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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.

Retro frosted ribbon sandwich loaf from the 1960s

You can 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.

How to make a vintage charcuterie board: 15 cool cold cut menu ideas – with some very interesting sides

See how to make a vintage charcuterie board made with retro-style cold cuts along with 1950s nibbles, like casseroles, old-school salads and more.

Avocado ham ‘n egg salad (1973)

Think of the California Avocado half as a natural salad bowl. The filling is a flavorful ham ’n egg salad blended with Kraft Real Mayonnaise.

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.

Celebration layered loaf stacked party sandwich (1973)

Celebration sandwich loaf: A layered lunch for a party (1973)

This celebration sandwich loaf comes to you from the 1970s! It’s a stacked sandwich loaf featuring ham, salmon, egg and chicken spreads – each separated by bread, and covered with a cream-cheese mayo frosting.

Perfect picnic ideas from the ’70s, with 18 summery retro recipes

We’ve gathered recipes, tips and more great picnic ideas from the ’70s so you can have a fab summer celebration, retro-style!

Savory crescent chicken squares recipe from 1974

This recipe for savory crescent chicken squares was a winner at the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest in the ’70s because it was tasty and so easy to make.

Taco salad puff bowl: Retro recipe for lunch or dinner

Here’s a retro recipe for a lunch or dinner taco salad puff bowl with a puffed bread-like crust that you bake and fill with fresh ingredients.

Corn quiche Lorraine: Retro recipe for quiche with bacon, cheese & corn

Corn Quiche Lorraine is made with eggs, bacon, cheese, cream and creamed corn, then baked in a pastry shell. Get the vintage recipe here!

Hot dogs cut in fancy shapes turn plain food into party fare

How to make fancy hot dog shapes, plus retro ways to stuff your franks from the ’70s

Hot dog shapes turn plain food into party fare – and fun! Here’s how to make your hot dog turn into a fun edible treat, plus ways to stuff them with cheese and other wonderful stuff.

23 different old-fashioned ways to top your toast (1912)

Here are 23 recipes for different ways to prepare toast – spreads, toppings, cooking techniques and more – for toasted bread, from 1912.

20 frosted party sandwich loaf recipes you won't want to make at home

20 frosted party sandwich loaf recipes to make… or avoid

Nothing says ‘luncheon’ like an old-fashioned frosted party sandwich loaf! And they’re so darn pretty, they can even do double-duty as lunch table centerpieces.

A retro summer party menu plan for Juliets in search of Romeos (1970)

Midsummer night’s dream: A party menu plan for Juliets in search of Romeos This strategy works like charm. Invite lots of boys and wear your ruffly-est ruffles. Great food. Great fun. And no more lonely Saturday nights.