47 Grandma Approved Recipes That Deserve A Comeback

ByJennifer

Looking for some comforting recipes that remind you of the good old days? We’ve put together a wonderful collection of Grandma’s vintage recipes that are easy to make and sure to bring back fond memories. These classic dishes are simple, hearty, and perfect for any occasion.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself or the whole family, these recipes will bring a touch of nostalgia and warmth to your table. Join us as we share these cherished recipes, each one a delicious nod to the past.

Tuna Casserole with Crushed Potatoes

Tuna Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Tuna Casserole is a fantastic choice for a quick, comforting meal that the whole family will love. Its creamy, hearty goodness is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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Old-School Crockpot Steak Bites

Crockpot Steak Bites recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the tasty goodness of our mouthwatering Crockpot Steak Bites recipe. These tender and flavorful bites are a great choice for a comforting meal.

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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with Velveeta and Ritz Crackers

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with Velveeta and Ritz Crackers.
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Our Broccoli Casserole with Velveeta and Ritz Crackers is the perfect dish when you’re craving something creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a holiday side, this casserole delivers on flavor and simplicity.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Crockpot Beef Stew recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the kind of recipe that makes life easier. It’s comforting, easy to put together, and fills your home with wonderful smells. Plus, with the leftovers, you’ve got a head start on another delicious meal later in the week.

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Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.

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The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Sweet Potato Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This sweet potato casserole is sure to become your new go-to Thanksgiving recipe! It’s simple, easy, and so delicious. A flavorful sweet potato base is layered with crunchy, candied pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows.

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Banana Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Banana Cake with Sour Cream Frosting recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This delicious Banana Cake is made with sweet, ripe bananas and topped with a tangy sour cream frosting. Easy and delicious.

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Chicken And Stuffing

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in comfort with this Chicken and Stuffing Crock Pot Casserole recipe. Layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory stuffing await! Easy, delicious, and satisfying.

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Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet Potato Bread recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Sweet Potato Bread is a warm, flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Its easy preparation, rich flavor, and comforting texture make it a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe with Canned Biscuits

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with canned biscuits is a great choice for any meal. Its rich flavors, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings make it a comforting and satisfying option for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Unlock the secret to making the creamiest Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes. Our recipe is perfect for casual weeknight dinners and Christmas or Thanksgiving Dinner.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole for Busy Weeknights

Chicken and Noodle Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Chicken and Noodle Casserole is an easy, family-friendly dish that brings comfort to the dinner table. With its creamy sauce, cheesy goodness, and crunchy cracker topping, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

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Roasted Potatoes – Super Easy, Ultra Crispy, Extra Tender

The Best Roasted Potato recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These Crispy Roasted Potatoes are easy to make and perfect for nearly any meal. Their crispy exterior and tender inside, combined with flavorful seasonings, make them a versatile side that everyone will love.

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover how to make a quick and delicious Chicken Marsala with our easy recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!

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Old-Fashioned Tuna Cakes

Tuna Croquettes recipes by Cheerful Cook.
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Tuna croquettes are simply patties or rolls of tuna and bread crumbs that are fried or baked. Easy and delicious.

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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy these easy oatmeal raisin cookies fresh from the oven! Soft and chewy, they’re made healthier with rolled oats and sweet raisins.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Crockpot Salisbury Steak recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak! Tender beef patties simmered in rich mushroom gravy with simple ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

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Ham and Potato Casserole

Ham and Cheese Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in our hearty and filling ham and potato casserole, the perfect recipe for foodies craving a tasty weeknight meal.

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Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie recipe by Tessie's Table.
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This Turkey Pot Pie is creamy and delicious. Perfect for using up leftovers and creating a hearty, satisfying meal in just 45 minutes.

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Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Pie recipe by Tessie's Table.
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This is the perfect Pumpkin Pie recipe with rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a flaky crust. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole by Tessie's Table.
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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole combines savory beef and a sweet cornbread topping in one easy dish. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy our easy homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, gooey, and topped with a delightful frosting. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Frozen Lemonade Pie

No-Bake Frozen Lemonade Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in the delight of a frozen Lemonade Pie, a year-round dessert that brings the refreshing taste of summer to your kitchen.

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Savor the comfort of creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness in our delectable Twice Baked Potato Casserole.

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Sirloin Tip Roast In The Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Looking for a delicious and easy meal? Our Slow-Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast is perfect for an easy, cozy dinner. It is packed with flavors and tender veggies, making it a hit for any crockpot dinner.

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Easy Crockpot Chicken And Rice

Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe Cheerful Cook.
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Try this Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe! It’s packed with tender chicken, flavorful rice, and veggies, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

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Cherry Pineapple Pie

No-Bake Cherry Pineapple Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Refreshing No-Bake Cherry Pineapple Pie: A delightful blend of cherries and pineapples in a quick and easy dessert.

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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in this comforting and delicious chicken noodle soup recipe made in a Dutch oven. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.

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Butterkuchen

Butterkuchen recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Butterkuchen (butter cake) is made with a rich blend of milk, sugar, yeast, eggs, and flour. And, of course, plenty of butter!

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Crock Pot Beef And Noodles

Crock Pot Beef and Noodles recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Try our easy Crock Pot Beef and Noodle recipe for a satisfying and comforting meal. Perfect for chilly nights or weekends.

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Confetti Squares

Confetti Squares recipe by xoxoBella.
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Peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares with colored marshmallows are a great sweet treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.

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Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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An easy recipe, old-fashioned hamburger casserole relies on creamy canned soup and a few other simple ingredients for its flavor and texture!
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

Grandma's Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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Old-fashioned sticky buns are caramel pecan rolls, with or without nuts. These cinnamon caramel sticky buns are perfect for any occasion!

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Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Grandma's Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe by Simply Stacie.
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Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake is the breakfast cake your grandmother would make! Sweet, moist, crumbly and perfect with coffee.
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Breaded Cornflake Pork Chops

Breaded Cornflake Pork Chops recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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These Cornflake Pork Chops are easy to make and have a perfectly crisp and crunchy texture! The outside cooks up extra crispy, while the pork stays nice and juicy on the inside. They’re the best-breaded pork chops ever!

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Lasagna Al Forno

Lasagna Al Forno recipe by xoxoBella.
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This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies and more.
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Grandma’s Goulash

Grandma's Goulash recipe by Simply Stacie.
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Grandma’s Goulash is a comforting one-pot meal just like Grandma made! Enjoy noodles in a savory tomato-based meat sauce for an easy meal.
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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies recipe by Crayons and Craving.
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Old-fashioned peanut butter cookies have a cripsy, golden brown outside and a soft center, just like the ones that grandma used to make.

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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Blueberry Pie

Grandma's Old Fashioned Blueberry Pie recipe by Coley Cooks.
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This Old Fashioned Blueberry Pie recipe is a summer staple. It’s simple and pure, just like my grandma made it, and full of blueberry flavor.

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Grandma’s Canned Apple Pie Filling + Homemade Pie Crust

Grandma's Canned Apple Pie Filling + Homemade Pie Crust recipe by Saving Talents.
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The recipe for this delicious canned apple pie filling has been handed down for generations. It makes a perfect dessert for any occasion!

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Grandma’s Nut Brittle

Grandma’s Nut Brittle recipe by Crayons and Craving.
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The best nut brittle recipe–perfectly sweet and crunchy homemade candies with chunks of nuts in each and every bite.

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Grandma Pearl’s Whoopie Pies From Scratch

Grandma Pearl's Whoopie Pies From Scratch recipe by Served From Scratch.
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A New England Classic! These Whoopie Pies From Scratch are two soft chocolate cookies sandwiching a Grandma Pearl’s Miracle Frosting!

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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties recipe by The Food Blog.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties recipe is a classic for a reason. A delicious, easy Southern4 recipe made with pantry staples in 10 minutes.

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Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls

Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls recipe by The Feathered Nester.
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This old-fashioned yeast roll recipe creates soft, pull-apart dinner rolls that everyone loves. Your holiday needs warm homemade yeast rolls!

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake recipe by Love From The Oven.
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Rich, delicious, and incredibly moist, your friends and family will love this Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake recipe! Trust me, you don’t taste mayo!

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Traditional Irish Farmhouse Vegetable Soup

Traditional Irish Farmhouse Vegetable Soup recipe by Potter in the Wild.
Photo Credit: Potter in the Wild.

A wholesome meal all year round, it’s not surprising you’ll find an Irish cream of vegetable soup on the menu at most restaurants in Ireland.

Get the Recipe: Traditional Irish Farmhouse Vegetable Soup

Roasted Chicken

The Best Holiday Roasted Chicken recipe by xoxoBella.
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This is the best holiday roasted chicken. It’s a simple, no-fuss recipe where garlic, lemon, and rosemary add lovely, subtle flavors.

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