Retro Recipes That Will Remind You Of the Olden Days

Let’s take a delicious trip down memory lane with some classic retro recipes that are sure to evoke nostalgia and satisfy your cravings! In this culinary journey, we’ll revisit the comforting flavors and timeless dishes that defined past eras. From retro-inspired cocktails to vintage desserts that grandma used to make, these recipes are like a taste of history served on a plate. Whether you’re longing for the simplicity of mid-century comfort food or the groovy vibes of the ’70s, we’ve got you covered. So dust off those recipe cards and get ready to rediscover the magic of retro cooking – because everything old is deliciously new again!

Jellojoy

Elevate your gatherings with the timeless elegance of this vintage-inspired sparkling white grape and Champagne molded gelatin. With only four ingredients…
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Old Fashioned Custard Pie

This creamy custard pie is just like the old-fashioned custard pie likely made by your grandma, with eggs, sugar, and cream.
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Chicken Tetrazzini

This chicken tetrazzini is spaghetti, mushrooms, peas, chicken and cheese, all tossed together in a creamy sauce and baked to perfection.
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Easy Old Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe

This easy old fashioned pea salad recipe is the perfect chilled side dish for any summer gatherings. Combine the bold flavors of cheddar cheese and onion mix with the calming flavors of sour cream and peas for a delicious side dish. Here’s how to make it.
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Steak Diane

This Steak Diane recipe is beef tenderloin medallions that are seared and coated in a savory mushroom sauce. A classic recipe!
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Watergate Cake Recipe

Watergate Cake is a light, fluffy pistachio flavored cake with an airy pudding frosting. This green cake recipe is a perfect spring dessert.
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Best Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole with Egg Noodles Ever

This easy Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe with egg noodles and canned chicken is a quick, budget-friendly dinner that doubles as a freezer meal.
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

This is THE best Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts recipe! Crispy bacon wrapped around water chestnuts, covered in a brown sugar barbecue glaze.
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Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Nothing is better at a barbecue than a side of old fashioned potato salad. This recipe is one that everyone will be talking about days later!
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Nougat Candy

Nougat candy is a festive and colorful candy that is very popular around Christmas time. Gumdrop nougat is sweet, creamy, and so delicious.
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Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

Creamy mayo, tangy pickles, and eggs make this the best old fashioned macaroni salad you’ll ever taste. A crowd pleasing side dish recipe.
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Dump Cake Recipe (Easy, 3 Ingredients!)

A dump cake is a quick and effortless fruit dessert with canned pie filling and a cake mix topping. It’s a crowd-pleaser and freezes well.
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Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Canned fruit, Cool Whip, marshmallows, and coconut are all you need to make this vintage Marshmallow Fruit Salad that’s still a hit today.
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The Best Homemade Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole is classic weeknight comfort food made with pantry ingredients like canned tuna, pasta, and a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping.
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Pistachio Fluff Recipe

Watergate Salad comes together in mere minutes, wiith the classic combination of pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and pecans!
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Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

This applesauce cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced. It’s an easy-to-make, old-fashioned recipe that will remind you of the good old days.
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Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies

Nothing says fall like these Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies! Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee, or dunk them in milk
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake | Old-Fashioned

This easy Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake uses mayonnaise in the batter to replace the eggs and oil for a rich and delicious chocolate cake.
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Nixon Chicken Casserole

Nixon Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with its chunks of chicken, broccoli, warm creamy sauce, and cheesy breadcrumb topping.
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Orange Dreamsicle Salad

This cool and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Salad tastes just like a dreamsicle! You’ll need 5 ingredients to make it, and it’ll get rave reviews.
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Cast Iron Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cast Iron Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a classic from-scratch yellow cake that’s light and fluffy, with a decadent pineapple cherry topping.
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Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry buckle is a classic, and with good reason: it’s tender, easy to make and packed full of delicious blueberries topped with a buttery streusel.
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Old Fashioned Pound Cake

7 simple ingredients make up this classic, old fashioned pound cake. It’s thick and rich with a golden interior and a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Classic Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast (S.O.S.)

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

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

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

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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Seafood Delight Recipe Bake (Baked Imitation Crab Delight)

Seafood delight is basically a baked imitation crab dish with a creamy base. Serve this seafood bake from the 70s as crab dip with crackers.
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Easy Popovers With Honey Butter

My easy popovers with honey butter are light, flaky and perfect for any meal. And did I mention, they only require five ingredients?!
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