Loaf of peanut butter bread with chocolate chips - Photos By T/Shutterstock In times of need, human ingenuity often shines. One great example of this is in Depression-era recipes like Hoover stew; ...

During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative.

Think about the last time you rummaged through your pantry, determined to create something decent with just flour, sugar, and whatever odds and ends you could find. Now imagine doing that every single ...

There was a time when pantries were bare, and creativity was the key ingredient in every kitchen. During the Great Depression, resourceful Americans transformed humble staples into hearty meals that ...

They may be old-fashioned, but these Depression-era desserts make good use of cheap pantry staples. However, they're a rare ...

In times of need, human ingenuity often shines. One great example of this is in Depression-era recipes like Hoover stew; when families couldn't afford certain pantry staples, they learned how to cook ...

Wacky Cake – The Chocolate Miracle That Used No Eggs People during the Depression called these chocolate cakes "Crazy Cakes" ...