30+ delicious old-fashioned stuffing recipes

Get ready for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with the help of these old-fashioned stuffing recipe, made with simple ingredients and fresh foods.

The history of root beer & popular brands: From healing tonic to a favorite soda

Who would’ve thought humble roots, herbs, and bark could spin such an effervescent tale? The history of root beer is both intriguing and surprising – take a look!

40+ vintage canned fruit cocktail recipes to bring back that 50s flavor

In the 1950s, canned fruit cocktail was added to everything from jello salads to slices of meat. Here, see 42 old-fashioned ways they used to eat the sweet and fruity mix!

Pumpkin pie with molasses: 5 old-fashioned & delicious recipes

Pumpkin pie doesn’t have to be light in color and light on flavor! Try these recipes for dark and delicious old-fashioned pumpkin pie with molasses & brown sugar – and see some other tasty variations, too!

20+ delicious retro recipes for old-fashioned peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies are an American treat that have been a favorite for generations. Check out our huge collection of this classic recipe and its variations!

These old Jell-O Crown Jewel Dessert recipes still make dazzling treats

Crown Jewel Dessert as a mold, a pie, and a spring-form pan dessert! Also known as Broken Glass Dessert, this easy treat fits busy schedules.

Make this pineapple upside-down cupcake recipe in 5 easy steps

This adorable pineapple upside-down cupcake recipe is a mini classic! They’re probably easier than you think to make, too.

How to make a homemade graham cracker pie crust & other delicious crumb crusts like they did in the 50s, 60s & 70s

We found some great vintage graham cracker pie crust recipes, and ways to make other delicious crumb crusts. Get the basic how-to, and try some of these creative and classic combinations!

Hawaiian Punch: Remember the retro tropical fruit drink & its tasty variations over the years

Let’s reminisce for a minute about Hawaiian Punch, the iconic red beverage that has a history as rich as its flavor. The original product first hit the

See vintage Kraft & Campfire marshmallows from the 1950s-1980s (plus a few easy retro marshmallow dessert recipes)

Let’s take a sweet journey through time when Kraft marshmallows and Campfire marshmallows held court in the pantries of America.

35 old-fashioned sandwich fillings that range from delicious to… inventive

Rediscover the most tantalizing, old-fashioned sandwich fillings that once graced the humble bread slices of yesteryear.

Easy chocolate Scotcheroos take Rice Krispies treats to the next level (1965)

Chocolate Scotcheroos combine the sweet and luscious flavors of chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter with a little Rice Krispies crunch.

Make this easy & elegant frosted ribbon sandwich loaf from the 1960s

This frosted ribbon sandwich loaf is strictly for company, and simply delicious! Slice through the cream cheese frosting to reveal layers of ham and egg filling.

Original Grasshopper Pie: Get this amazing recipe direct from the source, plus find out how it was invented in 1966

This original Grasshopper Pie recipe creates a delicious and refreshing no-bake dessert, made up of a chocolate mint cream filling (with alcohol) in what’s basically an Oreo crust.

Easy fondue recipe fun! Here’s how to party like it’s 1969

Although the popularity of the fondue recipe has waxed and waned over the years, it is still — and likely forever will be — enjoyed as a delicious communal meal that brings people together.

Easy coconut no-bake cookies with chocolate & oatmeal (1964)

Originally called Chocolate Nut Drops when this recipe came out in the mid-60s, you make these coconut no-bake cookies by creating a candy-like chocolate base, then stir in oats, coconut and nuts.

Old-fashioned hot cross buns recipe

Here’s an old-fashioned hot cross buns recipe from the 1960s, plus two more from 1912, so you can pick your favorite way to make some classic Easter buns with real vintage flavor.

This old-fashioned baking powder biscuit recipe from the 1950s turns out delicious every time

We rediscovered a wonderful baking powder biscuit recipe from the 1950s, along with some handy tips that will help you make a delicious, tender bread that you can enjoy any time of day.

Delicious old-fashioned monkey bread recipe from the 1960s, step-by-step with photos

This fantastic old-fashioned monkey bread recipe – essentially a cinnamon-pecan coffee cake – can be made with your favorite biscuit recipe, or you can also try using brown-and-serve rolls or refrigerated ready-to-bake biscuits.

Campbelled eggs: 5 recipes for scrambled eggs seasoned with soup

Here are 5 recipes from the 60s & 70s for Campbelled eggs – a breakfast dish created by the Campbell’s Soup company – including the how-to for Western-style Campbelled eggs.

24 vintage recipe boxes: Before food blogs & recipe apps, these compact organizers were a kitchen essential

Back when recipes were usually handwritten, vintage recipe boxes were a happy homemaker’s most valued possession. Take a peek at some retro recipe holders here!

No-bake whipped angel food pie (1963)

This easy vintage no-bake dessert recipe makes a light and delicious whipped angel food pie that has a crumb crust and a fluffy lemon-flavored filling.

These delicious & festive Greek Christmas cookies bake up crunchy and spicy (1961)

This recipe for tasty Greek Christmas cookies uses half almond flour and half all-purpose flour for the dough – which is spiced with cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, then topped with a candied cherry.

35 classic gingerbread house ideas: Get inspired & find out how to make your own

Here’s a collection of gingerbread houses to inspire you this holiday: a fairy-tale cottage, half-timbered country house, marvelous Victorian mansion, and many more – along with details on how to make your own classic gingerbread house.

How to make a Christmas cookie house step-by-step (it’s like a gingerbread house, but without the gingerbread)

People of all ages will love these cute vintage Christmas cookie houses, which can be made easily and inexpensively. See examples and get directions here!

Pan cookies & cookie bars recipes: 20 vintage versions of popular & super easy treats to make!

If you’re a fan of yummy treats you can whip up in a flash, you’ll love this collection of delicious cookie bars made famous in the last century.

The best classic rolled sugar cookie cutouts recipe

Try this tasty and easy recipe from the early 1960s for old-fashioned rolled sugar cookie cutouts, accompanied below by step-by-step photos!

Butterscotch haystacks with peanut butter: Easy no-bake cookies from the 60s

Butterscotch haystacks are a simple vintage dessert made with butterscotch chips, peanut butter and chow mein noodles — a delicious treat that’s been popular since the 1960s.

Pecan fingers cookies: Delicious old-fashioned vanilla powdered sugar treats from the 1970s

These cookies — and other very similar ones — have many names! Besides pecan fingers, you might find them called German or Austrian vanilla crescent cookies (vanillekipferl), Viennese crescent cookies, sand tarts, pecan crescents, or powdered sugar cookies.

Classic peanut butter blossoms: Step-by-step cookie recipe, with photos

A plate of Christmas goodies just would not be complete without them: those delicious classic peanut butter blossoms cookies, featuring a big chocolate kiss right on top.

Butterscotch yule log: A retro Christmas dessert recipe from the 60s

This shaped butterscotch yule log is like a roll of butterscotch fudge that you cut into slices – and is super easy to create. Here’s how to make one for Christmas!

Classic pecan pie cookie bars

These nutty retro pecan pie cookie bars offer all the sweet devastation of the traditional pecan pie filling, but the crust is a cookie-type base that any novice can produce.

Remember these old Shake and Bake seasoned coating mixes that shook up our dinner options

Back in the mid-1960s, the newly-invented marvel of Shake’n Bake coating mixes was kind of a big deal – or at least the shake and bake concept was marketed that way!

Chocolate chip cookies: Your ultimate guide to the best ever vintage recipes (1930s-2000)

We’ve collected some of the most well-known, classic versions of this vintage chocolate chip cookies. Which one will you bake today?

Our 14 best vintage brownie recipes

Ready for some good old-fashioned chocolate treats? Here are more than a dozen of our best vintage brownie recipes — lots of fudgy deliciousness with a retro twist!

24 strange vintage Christmas appetizers you don’t see much anymore

Having a retro party for the holidays? Here are lots of crazy kitschy vintage Christmas appetizers you may want to serve… at your own risk.

Under-the-sea Jell-O salad: The popular retro 60s recipe

Here is the 1960s version of Jello’s popular Under-the-Sea salad – a combination of lime gelatin, cream cheese and canned pears – all molded and colorful!

6 collections of sweet & spicy gingerbread recipes – the ultimate Christmas treat!

If you are looking for a treat so Christmas-y that you can actually taste the festivity, it’s hard to beat the old-fashioned charm of gingerbread recipes.

10 genius ways to serve canned cranberry sauce with old-fashioned charm

Serving canned cranberry sauce this year? Don’t be shy about getting out the jellied stuff, because it turns out you can do lots of cute and creative things with it, from making little turkey cutouts to eye-catching Christmas trees.

Peanut sitting-pretties cookie recipe

Made with peanut m&ms chocolate candies, these adorable peanut sitting-pretties thumbprint cookies look like little birds’ nests!

Get Truman Capote’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes (1968)

Here’s a tasty holiday menu you probably haven’t seen before: Truman Capote’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes! Find a collection of delicious vintage dishes here.

Karo Crazy Crunch caramelized popcorn (1964)

Dig this crazy caramelized popcorn – it’s positively wild, all candy-coated and crunchy with almonds, pecans or peanuts, made with corn syrup.

Libby’s pumpkin pie: This famous pumpkin pie recipe is the greatest of all time

More than good, Libby’s pumpkin pie is smooth, gently spicy, and perfect! Get the classic pie you love – the original vintage recipe is right here, with our very own step-by-step photos to guide you.

Chicken à l’orange: A delicious dinner recipe from the 60s

This 1960s version of the French dish chicken à l’orange is made easy enough for a weeknight dinner, thanks to handy ingredients like cornflake crumbs and orange juice.

What is the best pumpkin pie recipe? We have 30+ classics for you to choose from

If you think your quest for the best pumpkin pie recipe has only just begun, we have news for you: you’ve just found the vintage recipe motherlode. Which is the best pie? Try some and decide!

Campbell’s easy Chicken Marengo recipe (1967)

Chicken Marengo, one of the great French classics, was invented on the battlefield at Marengo for Napoleon by his master chef, Dunand. Here’s an easy version made with soup!

Easy chicken paprika: A retro dinner recipe from the 60s

Here is a Hungarian-inspired chicken paprika recipe, simplified by using tomato soup for the base. Serve it with noodles and alongside a green salad.

Hot Dr Pepper was a cool thing in the world of warm winter drinks (1960s)

A cup of good cheer – that’s Dr Pepper served hot. It’s deliciously different. If you’re dreaming of happy holidays, join the proud crowd and enjoy a hot Dr Pepper!

Chocolate-butterscotch Rice Krispies treats: Get the retro choco-scotch clusters recipe here!

Originally called Choco-Scotch clusters when they came out in the 60s, these easy no-bake chocolate-butterscotch rice krispies treats have delicious chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter flavors.

41 classic sweet potato recipes

Whether you’re looking for basic sweet potato recipes or need some ideas for Thanksgiving side dishes, these 41 classic sweet potato recipes cover the gamut, from main dishes to desserts!

Glazed pork chops: A retro-style dinner recipe from 1960

This warmly-spiced glazed pork chops retro recipe from the sixties simmers the meat in a slightly sweet sauce, flavored with cinnamon, cloves, apple and orange. 

Here’s Queen Elizabeth’s drop scones recipe that she gave to President Eisenhower (1960)

Queen Elizabeth’s drop scones recipe – a very British treat – was sent by Queen Elizabeth II to Dwight David Eisenhower, on January 24, 1960. Get the recipe here, and see the letter the Queen wrote along with it!

Jell-O Pudding Tortoni recipe from the 60s

This easy pudding tortoni recipe uses coconut cream cook & serve pudding mix, toasted coconut and a few other ingredients to make a simple but delicious version of the classic Italian dessert.

Try this old-fashioned Imperial salad dressing recipe

This retro recipe for the catsup-based Imperial salad dressing is a little more complicated than making a basic vinaigrette, but the results earned it a spot in many recipe collections over the years. Here’s how to make this kicky classic!

Remember these? 60+ of your favorite vintage breakfast cereals from the 60s

In the ’60s, vintage breakfast cereals became really popular, gaining millions of fans – especially kids. What was your favorite? See all the best retro brands here (many of which are, sadly, long gone).

Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too)

From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage-style jello molds, the most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird – and some good – retro ways to serve pineapple.

Butterscotch oaties cookie recipe (1968)

Here’s a classic recipe for tiny and delicious butterscotch oaties cookies, just as published back in 1968.

Vintage chocolate milk brands we’ve loved over the years: Mixes & ready-to drink deliciousness

Chocolate milk has been loved by kids – and, yes, adults! – since at least the 1920s. Here’s a look back at some vintage chocolate milk brands that have hit supermarkets over the years – some of which you know, but many more than have been lost to time.

Jell-O pudding brownies: Two vintage recipes from the 60s

Chewy, moist pudding brownies. If you loved them as a kid, try this recipe. It’ll bring back the good old days. Here are two recipes from the 60s for you to try!

Cherry cream pie: Classic dessert recipe from the 60s

Here’s a deliciously elegant cherry cream pie that’s easy to make with cream cheese, pudding mix, and cherry filling. Get the retro 1960s recipe here!

Make this pretty & easy rainbow Jello recipe the 60s way

Tilted rainbow jello layers form a striped color spectrum that delights the eye as well as the palate. Prepare several fruit flavors of jello for this fun dessert!

Apple pie dump cake recipe & vintage dump cake how-tos

Without a doubt, the humble dump cake has one of the worst names ever, but this sweet treat has still managed to stay popular since its introduction in the mid-sixties. See step-by-step photos for an apple pie dump cake recipe here!

How to whip up the delicious original Chex mix recipe from the 60s and 70s (plus 6 vintage variations)

Get seven sassy snack mix how-tos from yesteryear, including the granddaddy of them all: the original Chex mix recipe!

Vintage holiday punch and cocktail recipes from the 50s & 60s

Raise a glass, retro-style! Get Glacier highball, Christmas sparkler, Kris Kringle punch & vintage holiday punch and classic cocktail recipes for a holiday party

17 old-fashioned hot punch recipes for the holidays to warm your winter – including traditional wassail

Hot punch is one of the traditional winter warmer-uppers, whether or not there’s booze in it. Here are more than a dozen old-fashioned hot punch recipes for the holidays, both with and without alcohol.

20 classic homemade cranberry sauce recipes

Cranberries have become traditional for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners — and these 20 homemade cranberry sauce recipes will help you deliciously add the ruby-red jewel to your feasts!

The ultimate guide for making perfect fudge like your grandma used to make PLUS 14 famous & delicious fudge recipes

You might remember some of these popular fudge recipes from your childhood. We encourage you to try at least one this year (or try them all)!

Magic tomato soup cake recipes from the 50s & 60s – and we tried it!

What is a tomato soup cake? Find out with these vintage recipes for what was really a classic spiced cake – although with one unusual addition: a can of regular tomato soup.

Butterscotch rolls with pecans (1960s)

These fluffy butterscotch rolls with pecans have a brown sugar and raisin filling that’s perfectly tucked inside the soft yeast bun. Give ’em a try with this retro recipe from the ’60s!

6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish

To many Americans living south of the Mason-Dixon line, sweet potatoes must be made with marshmallows! Here are 6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish!

Cinnamon crescent: An easy & delicious coffee cake ring recipe (1968)

Try this easy Cinnamon Crescent – a delicious coffee cake ring that’s made with roll mix, then filled with a spicy raisin-nut mixture. Get the classic ’60s recipe here!

Classic marshmallow cream fudge recipe (1963)

This retro recipe for super chocolatey, marshmallow cream fudge makes a perfect treat! You can even substitute marshmallow cream for regular old marshmallows for the same delicious recipe.

Two-tone fudge with chocolate & butterscotch is a delight (1968)

Try some two-tone fudge, featuring both chocolate and butterscotch flavors! Your whole family will love both sides. Here’s a retro recipe from the 60s!

18 vintage Halloween treats: Yummy homemade Halloween desserts you can still make today

Some things never go out of style, and retro Halloween treats never should! We have collected a treasure trove of creepy-but-fun Halloween desserts from seasons past.

The classic Lemon Freeze no-cook dessert recipe from the 60s

Tangy lemon juice, crisp corn flake crumbs and sweetened condensed milk combine in this easy vintage no-cook lemon freeze recipe.

Make super-thin Karo lace cookies with this vintage recipe

These Karo lace cookies are so thin & elegant, crisp & crunchy, you can serve them to company, give them as gifts, or hang them on the tree.

Use leftover Halloween candy like cool mid century housewives did with delish recipes made from Mars Almond Bars

The late-1960s brings us a couple of tasty mid-century dessert recipes perfect for repurposing any leftover Halloween candy bars you might have laying around!

Two-flavor fudge: Chocolate & butterscotch together (1965)

Get the double deliciousness in this two-flavor fudge — which has chocolate and butterscotch combined together! This retro recipe comes from Nestle, and was published back in the 60s.

Crazy berry blue pie (1969)

Outwardly this Crazy berry blue pie looks normal. Like blueberry pie. But slice it. And it’s pie of another color. It’s a deliriously thick creamy lavender blue. With berries mixed madly through it.

Pecan pizza coffee cake (1968)

Don’t worry, this delicious pecan pizza coffee cake is only _shaped_ like a pizza. The sweetness of this treat comes from a combination of brown sugar and maple syrup.

No-bake peachy cheesecake recipe (1968)

How can you make this 10-minute no-bake peachy cheesecake recipe with no eggs, no flour, no cooking? With this delicious retro recipe from the sixties!

100+ classic cake recipes: The ultimate vintage collection

If you’re looking for a vintage-style dessert for a special occasion, check out our collection of more than 100 classic cake recipes to suit all tastes!

50+ vintage ’60s drink recipes & how people would toast in the Madmen era

Looking to get a ’60s-style party going? Here are some old-school toasts to raise, and some vintage ’60s drink recipes, so you can say cheers with a savvy retro flair!

Frosted layered sandwich loaf (1965)

This frosted sandwich loaf holds a surprise in every layer: curried egg salad, tomato, chicken salad, deviled ham-pickle filling – frosted with a mixture of mayonnaise and cream cheese.

Retro rainbow cake recipe with 5 layers of fluffy whipped Jello

Five flavors of whipped gelatin form this colorful, spectacular dessert: a rainbow cake – an eye-catching red, pink, orange, green and purple layered dessert recipe!

Old-fashioned buttermilk coolers like these are a quick & delicious way to beat the heat

Try these old-fashioned buttermilk coolers with easy recipes that are fast to make, delicious, and a cool alternative to plain fruit juice, soda, punches or milkshakes.

The original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history

The original Rice Krispies treats were invented in the 1930s. By 1940, the recipe was known across the country — and their popularity has hardly waned since. Here, get the original version of the treats recipe, along with some modern variations!

20 recipes from Campbell’s emergency dinner cookbook (1968)

Vintage recipes in this Campbell’s emergency dinner cookbook include Pot roast, Frankfurter boats, Campbelled eggs, Skillet meatloaf, Spanish rice, Macaroni & cheese, Tuna supreme, Chicken crunch & more.

Why vintage Squirt soda wasn’t sweet like other soft drinks, plus five ’60s cocktail recipes with Squirt

Squirt soda, not sweet like other soft drinks. In fact, it’s definitely dry. It starts with sun-ripened citrus fruit and ends up with natural dryness, a quality never before achieved in soft drinks.

Chocolate mint-whipped cream cake recipe (1968)

For this chocolate mint-whipped cream cake, you layer rich, moist chocolate cake with mint-flavored whipped cream, and frost it with some of the best chocolate frosting.

6 easy old-fashioned ways to deliciously decorate store-bought cakes

How can you decorate store-bought cakes you got from the supermarket freezer? Here are six great ways to customize them – making an ordinary cake into an extraordinary dessert.

How long does it take to make jello? See a chart!

How long does it take to make jello set? Get a chart with the times needed to make Jell-O gelatin desserts and salads.

Caramel-pecan harvest rolls: A warm & delicious retro recipe

Can’t you smell the warm, friendly fragrance as these caramel-y rolls come out of your oven? Try this retro recipe for fresh-baked homemade caramel-pecan harvest rolls!

Recipes for old-fashioned ice cream bombes, plus tips & tricks

When it comes to desserts, what is a bombe – and how do you make one? We have answers! Get several recipes and tips for creating beautiful old-fashioned ice cream bombes right here.

10 old-fashioned gooseberry pie recipes

A good old-fashioned gooseberry pie has not been forgotten – the recipes are still enshrined in the hearts and the private recipe collections of many people. Here are some classics!

Brownie icebox cookies, made with brownie mix

This old-fashioned chocolatey cookie recipe couldn’t be easier! It’s made with a base of brownie mix, which you chill to make your own slice-and-bake cookies.

Easy cooking measurement conversions for old-fashioned recipes

Here’s a handy guide to dozens of cooking measurement conversions for old-fashioned recipes — and their modern-day equivalents!

Special K cookies recipe (1961)

With this easy recipe from the 1960s, you can enjoy the crispness, flavor and nourishment of this popular Kellogg’s cereal in Special K cookies. Give ’em a try!