Retro dinner recipes

1990s

Cranberry-glazed pork roast (1993)

This year give your traditional holiday dinner a new twist with the other white meat. Today’s pork goes with all the trimmings, from sweet potatoes to cranberries.

1990s

Three-pepper beef kabobs easy dinner recipe (1993)

For this three-pepper beef kabobs recipe, you cube the sirloin and round up the vegetables, but let the kids string them together on the skewers.

Golden green bean bake recipe - microwave 1987 (2)

1980s

Golden green bean bake recipe (1987)

Here’s a great new way to make the good old green-bean-bake – in the microwave! Green beans, soup and more help update a classic Thanksgiving recipe.

1990s

Tuna mac and cheese recipe (1991)

In a rush and need something quick for dinner? Try this tuna macaroni and cheese! It’s easy, delicious, and it takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

1970s

6 savory vintage recipes for Boeuf Bourguignon/Beef Burgundy (1970s)

Beef Burgundy: Picnic with a casserole The Honolulu Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii) – July 1, 1971 Though many customs of our past have become outmoded with

1970s

New England beef stew (1974)

Here’s a hearty old-fashioned New England beef stew that’s abundant with beef and fresh vegetables. It’s often served on special occasions in the Betty Crocker Kitchen.

1960s

It’s fun to fondue! (1969)

Originally the fondue was a cheese dish, one cooked with wine and served with bread dunked. Today, the fun-to-do dishes have meats, chocolates or vegetables as their main ingredients.

1960s

3 recipes for lamb shanks in foil bundles (1960s)

A new way to make Lamb Shanks tender and juicy. Bargain cuts cook fork-tender in “Quilted” Kaiser Foil. Beats old-time pot roasting. Rich juices are in! Pot washing is out!

Retro dinner recipes

Anthony’s mouthwatering meatball recipe (1997)

Great American cook Anthony Gaglione shares a prize family secret with this meatball recipe.

1970s

Skillet seafood & chicken paella (1974)

Rice, shrimp, clams and chicken combine in this in skillet paella, which takes its name from the two-handled frying pan in which the Spanish cook and serve it.

1990s

Texas Two-Step chicken picante recipe (1997)

Texas Two-step Chicken Picante The bold taste of Pace, a touch of tang, and a little something sweet come together for a lip-smackin’ new way

1960s

8 retro meatloaf recipes (1967)

1. Beef loaves with frankfurters (hot dogs) Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef Salt and pepper 2 cups soft stale-bread crumbs 1-1/2 cups carbonated water or

1800s

Recipe for dinner on New Year’s Day (1891)

Ellice Serena Prescribes a Dinner Suited to Stomachs Tried by the Thanksgiving and Christmas Festivities — How to Make and Serve the Various Dishes. The stomach is

1960s

6 classic lamb recipes: Broiled, baked, browned & beyond (1969)

Here are six classic lamb recipes — including those broiled, baked or browned in a skillet — and given that extra touch that makes for a main course with guest appeal!

1960s

Winter warmer-uppers: Easy recipes you can make with onion soup mix (1965)

After an outdoorsy afternoon, bring the party inside. Settle down to something warming. Any of these delicious dishes will do fine. They’re super easy because you make them with onion soup mix.

Classic side dish recipes

How to make the dressing that makes the turkey (1955)

How to make the dressing that makes the turkey Cook bread crumbs in shortening, and use freshest, full-flavored herbs and seasonings. For a 12-lb. bird,

1970s

Thanksgiving recipes: Turkey fondue, Ham crepes, Caramel rum pumpkin cake & more (1974)

GOURMET FEASTS FOR THANKSGIVING Those special holiday tables need just a dash of confidence The picture-perfect dishes you envy in magazines can spring from the

1980s

Tropic Sun Spareribs recipe (1986)

A little Dole pineapple makes it amazingly simple to bring a bright new flavor to anything you make — as you’ll see by trying these tasty

The famous 15-minute meatloaf recipe (1955)

1950s

The fifties’ famous 15-minute meatloaf recipe (1955)

Need a fast dinner? Besides being a “quickie” – just fifteen minutes cooking time – this 15-minute meatloaf recipe is truly delicious with its savory tomato gravy!

1970s

Recipe for the best-ever barbecue sauce (1973)

The best-ever barbecue sauce is great for hot dogs, hamburgers, broiled chicken, grilled ham slices and steaks — or add a couple of tablespoons of it to a can of baked beans for some taste magic!

Condiment recipes

Have a summer spree with Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1966)

Lipton summer salad topping recipe & Lipton Chili Con Carne recipe No other soup — canned or mix — gives your recipes this special flavor California

1910s

20 ways to serve potatoes (1912)

There are many ways to turn the humble spuds into a tasty side dish. Here are 20 different ways you can make potatoes, including scalloped, fried, mashed and stuffed!

1960s

Frankly delicious! Wieneroni casserole (1966)

Combine bacon and onion in skillet, fry until bacon is crisp and onion is soft. Drain off excess fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce…

1940s

Dinners from dried or chipped beef (1944)

Dried beef saves day in emergency by Judith Wilson Handy to have around to meet the emergency of unexpected hungry guests, and practical for quick

Braised lamb shank with roasted vegetables puree

1800s

Traditional sauces and sides to serve with meats (1899)

Meat is the foundation of a dinner, and vegetables, sauces, jellies, preserves and relishes help to make the whole complete. Here are several traditional sauces and sides to serve with meats.

Raw chicken prepared for baking in a plate

1910s

How to make chicken gumbo & chicken Creole (1912)

Here are two old-fashioned recipes for chicken gumbo and chicken Creole from 1912.

1970s

Caribbean coconut chicken recipe (1974)

A Caribbean Coconut Chicken dinner for company Serve the Caribbean coconut chicken with cornbread or French bread, pear-lettuce salad, and a full, dry white table

1960s

11 one-dish hot-dog meals (1965)

With eggs, cheese or vegetables, in hearty soups or salads, frankfurters make a meal that every member of the family will enjoy.

1950s

Spam summer platter recipes (1950)

Hit for a hot night: Spam summer platter See how easy Stuffed celery: Mash cream cheese with sweet cream to give butter-like consistency; add grated

1950s

People’s Choice Macaroni Platter (1950)

Here’s just the ticket to win you the vote of your party… a gorgeous macaroni dish with broccoli, tomatoes and a zippy cheese sauce.

1970s

Sunday Dinner recipes: That’s Italian! (1974)

In an Italian home, Sunday Dinner is not just a meal, it’s an experience. The table is laden with good things to eat. And everyone is welcome to pull up a chair.

1960s

Lunch for a bunch: Treatwich-in-the-round (1966)

It’s a treatwich-in-the-round, topped with the best-tasting pasteurized process cheese slices you can buy: the ones marked Kraft.

1960s

Chicken ham pinwheels (1969)

Fancy holiday party snacks Chicken Ham Pinwheels recipe An elegant roll-up wins top honors in the Fancy category Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, skinned and boned

1970s

Beef Romanoff, new from Hamburger Helper (1978)

“Introducing Beef Romanoff… a handy new main dish from Hamburger Helper.” If it’s one of those days when you’re running late, but you still want

1970s

Kikkoman Teriyaki: The sauce of great ideas (1973)

Simply use this superb combination of the world’s finest soy sauce, choice wine and natural herbs and spices as a marinade, a baste and directly on foods as a seasoning. Try the tasty recipes below. You’ll enjoy a revelation in flavor!

1960s

Crusty SPAMbake recipe (1968)

Crusty SPAMbake New idea for dinner: you make it quick with SPAM and Kellogg’s Corn Flake Crumbs. 1/2 cup Kellogg’s corn flake crumbs 2 tablespoons

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