Carrots sauteed in garlic-flavored lard from the Italian garrison ration at the beginning of the war

Oily but delicious pasta from the Italian garrison ration at the beginning of the war

A boozier, less creamy, and less sweet version of the tropical favorite, and a modern one that is everything I want in a piña colada

Bland ration biscuits made to specifications from 1942

Smooth, creamy pineapple milk made from B Ration ingredients

Simple and delicious apple cranberry sauce using dehydrated apple nuggets

Beans cooked with bacon in a tomato sauce with Vienna sausages, as it would have been served from field kitchens in WWII

Classic school lunch Salisbury steak from the 80s and 90s, served with brown gravy

The infamous D Ration from World War II: a chocolate bar with a grainy texture that isn’t all that bad

Moist, delicious cake with raisins, walnuts, and a cream cheese frosting that’s reminiscent of carrot cake with no tomato soup flavor

Delicate roasted lobster tail with silky beurre blanc sauce

Smoked salmon shaped into beautiful roses with rich crème fraîche and caviar

Braised kangaroo with cloves and black pepper from an WWII Australian rationing cookbook

A thick vegetable and meat stew with suet dumplings

A US army recipe from 1946 made with corned beef and just a hint of spices

Surprisingly delicious custard-like pie that you can customize with whatever flavors you like

Apples, chocolate, and butter make for a simple yet delicious sandwich

Simple lamb curry served with rice, plain pinto beans, and white bread as eaten in Folsom Prison

Mock grilled eel made from sweet potatoes and roasted seaweed from WWII Japan

Super smooth filling that’s lime-forward but not too tart with meringue and a graham cracker crust