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Retro Bites: Classic Dishes from the 1980s

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Chicken Divan: A 1950s Recipe

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    Mom’s Stovetop Meatloaf with Braised Vegetables
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    Church Potluck Hot Dish with Chow Mein Noodles
  • A close-up of a fork holding a bite of vinegar pie above a white plate.
    Vinegar Pie
  • A close-up of a spoonful of casserole topped with crispy corn flakes, with the rest of the casserole in the background.
    Funeral Potatoes With Cream Cheese

1920-1950s Recipes

  • A plate of meatloaf topped with ketchup, surrounded by cooked potatoes, carrots, and celery on a white plate.
    Mom’s Stovetop Meatloaf with Braised Vegetables
  • A close-up of a spoonful of Church Potluck Hot Dish with Chow Mein Noodles taken from a black square baking dish.
    Church Potluck Hot Dish with Chow Mein Noodles
  • A close-up of a fork holding a bite of vinegar pie above a white plate.
    Vinegar Pie
  • A close-up of a spoonful of casserole topped with crispy corn flakes, with the rest of the casserole in the background.
    Funeral Potatoes With Cream Cheese

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What do you do when you’re a retired chef with a passion for writing and cooking, and sharing recipes with the world? You start a blog – or 5 – and get busy! Here you’ll find some of those classic vintage recipes people used to rave about but no one seems to think about anymore. I bring them to you in their old glory, along with suggestions to bring them into the modern era!

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1960s Recipes

  • A close-up of a spoonful of casserole topped with crispy corn flakes, with the rest of the casserole in the background.
    Funeral Potatoes With Cream Cheese
  • A black plate filled with bowtie pasta mixed with creamy sauce, diced vegetables, cherry tomatoes, herbs, and small chunks of meat.
    Mom’s Bacon Pasta Salad
  • Six chocolate cupcakes topped with a layer of pecan-coconut caramel and a swirl of chocolate frosting, arranged on a white round tray.
    Oma’s German Chocolate Cupcakes
  • A hand holds a spoonful of ritz cracker chicken casserole with cheese, with the casserole dish in the background.
    Mom’s Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole with Cheese

1970s Recipes

  • Close-up image of slow cooker beef stroganoff with noodles, beef, and herbs.
    Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
  • A hand is holding a chip topped with Tex-mex taco dip above.
    Tex-Mex Taco Dip
  • A loaf of pumpkin bread with streusel topping and glaze sits on a wooden board, with one slice cut and a bowl of pumpkin puree nearby.
    Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread with Streusel 
  • A twice-baked potato casserole topped with chopped green onions and bacon bits sits on a table alongside green onions, pepper, salt, cream, and a serving utensil.
    Grandma’s Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

1980s Recipes

  • A plate of sautéed zucchini with onions, topped with crumbled cheese, parsley, and lemon wedges.
    Roasted Zucchini with Feta
  • A hand is holding a chip topped with Tex-mex taco dip above.
    Tex-Mex Taco Dip
  • A frosted cinnamon roll sits on a white plate, with more cinnamon rolls and a bowl of icing in the background on a wooden surface.
    Grandma’s Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
  • A plate of chicken tetrazzini topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with chopped herbs.
    Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

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  • A plate of sautéed zucchini with onions, topped with crumbled cheese, parsley, and lemon wedges.
    Roasted Zucchini with Feta
  • A hand is holding a chip topped with Tex-mex taco dip above.
    Tex-Mex Taco Dip
  • A frosted cinnamon roll sits on a white plate, with more cinnamon rolls and a bowl of icing in the background on a wooden surface.
    Grandma’s Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
  • A plate of chicken tetrazzini topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with chopped herbs.
    Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
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