Craving the cozy, familiar tastes of Grandma’s kitchen that transport you straight back to childhood? Treat yourself to these nostalgic dishes, lovingly crafted by Grandma herself, and let them take you on a delicious trip down memory lane. Immerse yourself in the flavors of the past with these delightful recipes straight from Grandma’s kitchen, and pass on the joy by sharing them with your own family to see how they savor the experience.
Apple Cider Beef Stew
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 4 Beef stew in an orange pot with potatoes and carrots.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apple_Cider_Beef_Stew-600x400.jpg)
This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day. It’s the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 5 Instant Pot Chicken Soup](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Instant_Pot_Chicken_Soup-600x400.jpg)
Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Italian Frittata Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 6 Italian Frittata in a skillet pan.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Italian_vegetable_frittata-1-600x401.jpg)
An Italian vegetable frittata makes a great breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a quick and simple supper. It’s a mouthwatering combination of eggs, vegetables, cream, garlic, and cheese. Frittata can be served chilled, but it’s especially good served warm.
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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 7 A penne dish in a rosa sauce.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the_best_italian_penne_rosa_pasta-featured-600x338.jpg)
Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper. It’s tasty, comforting and filling.
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Chicken Pastina Soup
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 8 A bowl of chicken soup and bread on a table.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/chicken_pastini_stellini_soup-600x402.jpg)
I have loved chicken pastina soup since I was a little kid and my nonna and zias would make it. The whole house would smell amazing while the soup cooked. It’s definitely one of my favourites when it comes to Italian comfort food.
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Classic Beef Barley Soup
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 9 A bowl of beef and vegetable soup with a spoon.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Classic_Beef_Barley_Soup-600x400.jpg)
If you want a classic beef barley soup like grandma makes, THIS IS IT. Literally. My grandmother’s recipe. Old fashioned beef barley soup. Made from scratch right down to the fabulous, silky broth. It’s loaded with vegetables, button mushrooms, diced chunks of beef chuck roast and pearl barley for a beef barley vegetable soup that’s hearty and satisfying.
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14 Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 10 A slice of chocolate cake on a plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14_Layer_Chcolate_Cake_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
This recipe makes an old fashioned 14 layer chocolate cake with thin layers. The star of this cake is the boiled chocolate icing
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The Best Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 11 Beet pickles in mason jars on a wooden table.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The_Best_Old_Fashioned_Pickled_Beets_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
Take a trip down memory lane with this traditional recipe for Old-Fashioned Pickled Beets. These tangy, sweet, and earthy pickles are just like the ones your grandmother used to make.
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Old Fashioned Fluffy Air Buns Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 12 A stack of bread rolls stacked on top of each other.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Old_Fashioned_Fluffy_Air_Buns_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
These Old Fashioned Fluffy Air Buns are super soft, tender, and nearly melt in your mouth! They stay fresh for days and freeze exceptionally well. This is a no-fail recipe that is perfect if you are a beginner. This quick recipe makes 45 buns that are excellent for lunches and ideal for serving with burgers, soups, and stews.
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Grandma’s Sea Foam Candy (divinity Candy)–no Corn Syrup
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 13 A white plate with two pieces ofsea foam on it.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grandmas_Sea_Foam_Candy_Divinity_Candy_No_Corn_Syrup-600x400.jpg)
An old-fashioned treat, sea foam candy is perfect for holidays. Your family will love this delicious recipe.
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Homemade Egg Noodles In Chicken Broth
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 14 A person pouring noodles into a bowl.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Homemade_Egg_Noodles_in_Chicken_Broth-600x400.jpg)
Homemade Egg Noodles in Chicken Broth are a rich and flavorful holiday side or special treat any time.
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Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce With Meat
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 15 A bowl of spaghetti with meatballs and sauce.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grandmas_Spaghetti_Sauce_with_Meat-600x400.jpg)
Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce with Meat sauce will become a weeknight favorite. This classic dish is easy to make and perfect for a cool fall night.
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Grandma’s Chocolate Rum Pie
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 16 A slice of chocolate rum pie on a plate with whipped cream.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grandmas_Chocolate_Rum_Pie-600x400.jpg)
Rum pie is a delicious classic dessert that will bring on nostalgia. Piled high with fresh whipped cream and loaded with flavor!
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Grammy Peggy’s Cranberry Bread
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 17 A slice of cranberry bread on a cutting board.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grammy_Peggys_Cranberry_Bread-600x400.jpg)
This Cranberry Bread recipe is an absolute heritage. This is my grandmother’s recipe. I grew up with it, and I have never tasted any quick bread that beats it.
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Grammy Peggy’s Mashed Butternut Squash
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 18 A bowl of sweet potato mashed potatoes with sprigs of thyme.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grammy_Peggys_Mashed_Butternut_Squash-600x400.jpg)
My grandmother made Mashed Butternut Squash every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, and she never added spices, milk, or brown sugar. I’ve had mashed butternut prepared by others many times, and I’ve never liked any of them – sometimes simpler is better.
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Classic Cheesecake Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 19 A blueberry cheesecake with berries on a white plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Classic_Cheesecake_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
Homemade cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and paired with a homemade graham cracker crust. This creamy, NY-style cheesecake is easy to make with cream cheese, sour cream, and other simple ingredients.
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Apple Hand Pies
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 20 Apple pies on a brown paper bag.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apple_Hand_Pies-600x400.jpg)
Apple Hand Pies are made with apple pie filling, homemade pie crust, or refrigerated biscuit dough. Apple pie is one of the most iconic all-American desserts, and these hand pies are the hand-held version.
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French Apple Cake Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 21 A slice of apple cake on a plate with a fork.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/French_Apple_Cake_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
French Apple Cake Recipe is a delicious treat for any holiday and a welcome addition to the dessert table. Our French Apple Cake is an authentic easy and moist French family recipe from my grandmother’s side, who hailed from Normandy.
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Old Fashioned Caramel Candy Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 22 A pile of squares of sugar on a black surface.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Old_Fashioned_Caramel_Candy_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
Old fashioned hard caramel candy prepared with only 2 ingredients (yep I’m serious!) My grandmother used to make these for my dad when he was small and now I’m sharing it with you.
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Nana Anne’s Mandel Bread (mandelbrot)
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 23 A plate with a stack of biscotti on it.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nana_Annes_Mandel_Bread_-Mandelbrot-600x400.jpg)
Mandel bread (Mandelbrot) are twice-baked cookies similar to biscotti, and all you need are a few basic ingredients. With their crunchy texture, pure almond flavor, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re a delicious food hug from Grandma!
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Pecan Snowballs
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 24 A stack of sugar cookies on a glass plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pecan_Snowballs_Mexican_Wedding_Cookies-600x400.jpg)
Pecan Snowballs melt in your mouth with a rich, buttery flavor and a delicate, crumbly texture. Whether you know them as Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones), Viennese Crescents, or Russian Tea Cakes, you’ll want to make these easy pecan shortbread cookies again and again!
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No-fuss Chocolate Cake {Perfect Every Time!)
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 25 A slice of chocolate cake on a plate with a fork.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/No_Fuss_Chocolate_Cake_Perfect_Every_Time-600x400.jpg)
Just like grandma’s classic chocolate cake recipe… ONLY easier! This simple and stress-free chocolate cake indulgence will have your nostalgic chocolate cake cravings satisfied and allow you to have your cake…and eat it too!!
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 26 Three chocolate cupcakes on a white plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Chocolate_Mayonnaise_Cupcakes-600x400.jpg)
Easy to make one bowl chocolate cake and cupcakes. These chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes are made with simple ingredients and no egg or oil. Instead, mayonnaise is used.
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Homemade Italian Cream Soda
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 27 A valentine's day milkshake with whipped cream and a cherry on top.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Homemade_Italian_Cream_Soda-600x400.jpg)
You can make Homemade Italian Cream Soda right at home. With just a few very simple ingredients, you can enjoy a fun retro beverage with endless flavor combinations. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or even Christmas.
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Retro 7up Jello Salad
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 28 A white bundt cake with cherries on top.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Retro_7Up_Jello_Salad-600x400.jpg)
This Retro 7Up Jello Salad appears often during family potlucks and holiday dinners. Lime Jello, 7UP soda, mayo, cream cheese, marshmallows, whipped topping, marshmallows, cherries, pineapple, and pecans create a unique classic creamy salad. Make it in a mold, bundt pan, or 9×13 dish.
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Nana’s Pineapple Delight (pineapple Bars Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 29 A slice of pie with cherries and nuts on top.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nanas_Pineapple_Delight_Pineapple_Bars_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
Nana’s Pineapple Delight is a vintage recipe from my grandmother; sweet, fruity pineapple bars with a creamy vanilla frosting and flaky butter crust.
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Fried Dough (Grandma’s Fry Bread Recipe)
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 30 Scones with jam on a plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fried_dough_Grandmas_fry_bread_recipe-600x400.jpg)
This fried dough recipe comes from my grandmother, and it makes fried yeast bread that is crispy on the outside with a soft, yeasty interior. They were known in our house as “puffs,” We would have them for breakfast with butter and jelly.
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Bouilli Or Pot Au Feu Québécois
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 31 Bouilli Or Pot Au Feu Québécois on a table.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bouilli_Or_Pot_Au_Feu_Quebecois--600x400.jpg)
Mexican Tacos al Pastor features succulent marinated pork slow-cooked to perfection, nestled in a corn tortilla, and adorned with a delightful slice of sweet pineapple, all customizable with your favorite toppings!
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Christmas Tradition: Rolled Egg Salad Appetizers
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 32 A roll of green and white bread with holly leaves on a plate.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Christmas_Tradition_Rolled_Egg_Salad_Appetizers-600x400.jpg)
These Retro Egg Salad Appetizers are fantastic on the table for Christmas or any celebration and are always a ‘hit’ for the little ones! An egg salad spread made with relish, scallions, mayonnaise, and the festive sweet pickle and pepper in the center.
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Romanian Sour Cherry Cake Recipe – The Cake Of My Childhood
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 33 A blue plate with three pieces of cake and a cup of coffee.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Romanian_Sour_Cherry_Cake_Recipe-600x400.jpg)
The Romanian sour cherry cake recipe has its roots embedded deep into my memories as the first dessert I ever tasted. It’s easy to make and sure to please. Give it a try and see what your family thinks.
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Classic Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast (S.O.S.)
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 34 Classic Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast (S.O.S.).](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Classic_Creamed_Chipped_Beef_On_Toast_S_O_S.jpg)
If you love creamed chipped beef on toast, this easy SOS recipe made with dried beef in a creamy bechamel sauce is an easy meal anytime.
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Retro 7Up Jello Salad
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 35 Retro 7Up Jello Salad.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Retro_7_Up_Jello_Salad.jpg)
This Retro 7Up Jello Salad makes its appearance often during family potlucks and holiday dinners. Lime Jello, 7UP soda, along with mayo, cream cheese,
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Easy Homemade Corn Pudding Recipe Without Jiffy Mix
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 36 Easy Homemade Corn Pudding Recipe without Jiffy Mix.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Easy_Homemade_Corn_Pudding_Recipe_Without_Jiffy_Mix.jpg)
This homemade Corn Pudding Recipe without Jiffy Mix is so simple, ready in a jiffy, without Jiffy! Using everyday, all-natural ingredients will become your favorite side dish, too!
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Old-Fashioned Date Bar Recipe
![Cherished Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 37 Old-Fashioned Date Bar Recipe.](https://www.pinkwhen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Old_Fashioned_Date_Bar_Recipe.jpg)
An heirloom Date Bar recipe dating back nearly a century – and still just as delicious! Easy & freezable – perfect at Christmas or ANY time!
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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