Tuna ring: A retro recipe from the ’50s
Try the Bisquick dish with an elegant air: Tuna ring! It’s a baked biscuit-like ring that’s served with a cheesy tuna sauce in the center.
Vintage food & drink
Make a basic beef pot roast with this vintage James Beard recipe (1964)
Here is a delicious vintage recipe for a basic beef pot roast — and you know it will be good, because it’s how James Beard would have prepared it back in the ’60s!
How The Flintstones helped debut Fruity Pebbles & Cocoa Pebbles cereals (1970)
Post Pebbles were crisp, pebbly puffs of pre-sweetened rice just arrived in two flavors – cocoa and fruity – and were created specifically for brightening breakfasts of children.
Golden thumbprints cookies: The classic cookie recipe from C&H
From the 1981 C&H private collection comes fresh look at one of your favorite Christmas cookies: Golden thumbprints, the classic sweet-topped cookies.
WWI food rationing posters (1917-1919)
During World War I, patriotic citizens were asked to eat less of certain foods, and to avoid waste. See how WWI food rationing posters promoted these goals.
How to make a perfect old-fashioned spice cake
Old-fashioned spice cake – a deliciously flavorful cake – was especially popular in the ’50s. Try making this homemade version and find out why!
Spumoni Elegante: How to make a deluxe version of a frozen dessert classic
This beautiful Spumoni Elegante is a deluxe version of a frozen dessert classic: fruit-studded cream filling encased in a luscious layer of velvety egg custard.
How to make old-fashioned 7-minute frosting, plus a dozen variations to try
Here, find out how to make the popular old-fashioned 7-minute frosting — plus get some how-tos on whipping up some tasty new ways to enjoy this icing!
Creamy chicken salad mold: A really retro recipe from 1965
This creamy chicken salad mold is a tantalizing mixture of chicken, mayonnaise or salad dressing, broth, gelatin, seasonings and lemon juice.
How to make a fantastic decorated ice castle cake (1979)
Except for the silvery cones atop the towers, this fantasy ice castle cake is completely edible, built with rich cake, paved with icing and rock candy.
How to make a chocolate souffle with pudding mix (1961)
Here’s an easy way to make a chocolate souffle with pudding mix – or make one with another pudding flavor, like vanilla or butterscotch.
Chocolate-cherry torte recipe from 1966
A glamorous-looking dessert like this chocolate-cherry torte can be the ultimate in party food. And isn’t it great when it tastes every bit as good?
Do you remember the old Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips fast food restaurants?
Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips fast food restaurants were based on the English tradition of serving fried fish together with crispy potatoes. Take a look back!
Raspberry-walnut brownies recipe from 1989
These delicious raspberry-walnut brownies have a layer of raspberry jam topped with a velvet chocolate glaze, then sprinkled with chocolate-covered walnuts.
Cinnamon twists: Classic yeast breakfast roll recipe from 1950
This vintage cinnamon twists recipe takes just seconds to knead, needs only one rising, and the breakfast twists can be served plain or frosted.
How to have a proper Victorian garden party (1899)
A Victorian garden party may extend from afternoon into evening, or it may be entirely an evening affair — and here were the best ways to set everything up.
Viennese sugar twists recipe: Pretzel-shaped cookies from 1981
From the C&H private collection comes a recipe for these Christmas cookies. Viennese sugar twists are shaped like a pretzel, but are a whole lot sweeter.
40 vintage centerpiece ideas: Table decor from yesteryear
Take these vintage centerpiece ideas from the ’50s, ’60s & ’70s, and put your own spin on them for a modern-day retro-inspired holiday or party table!
Howard Johnson’s magic: Why it was America’s favorite roadside stop for so many years
Scroll down and take a stroll into the iconic orange-roofed ice cream restaurants – vintage Howard Johnson’s – that were so popular in the fifties & sixties.
9 ways to use old-fashioned homemade caramel syrup
The flavor of homemade caramel syrup depends entirely on how caramelized the sugar was before water was added. But when you get it right, you end up with an amazingly complex and sweet syrup to pour on desserts and use in a variety of ways.
Macaroni loaf: A classic ’50s molded pasta recipe
In this superb macaroni loaf, the flavor of cheese, piquant snips of pimiento, green pepper and onion all add vigor and zest to a simple everyday dish.
Toll House Pie: Chocolate chip pie recipe (1986)
Making this Toll House Pie — basically a big chocolate chip cookie pie — is probably easier than you think!
Bacon, lettuce & tomato Impossible Pie: Retro recipe from 1984
Fresh lettuce and tomatoes top this savory cheesy bacon, lettuce & tomato Impossible Pie, based on a classic recipe from the ’80s.
Apple & spice roast: A retro recipe for lamb, beef or pork
Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg make a crisp coating for lamb, beef or pork in this apple & spice roast recipe from the ’70s.
Rocky road cake: A retro chocolate recipe from the ’80s
When chocolate combines its unmistakably rich, luscious flavor with ordinary ingredients, the result is always extraordinary… such as in rocky road cake.
Blueberry-marshmallow pie recipe from 1965
For this blueberry-marshmallow pie, you make fruit filling luscious with a marshmallow-whipped cream topping. Who’d believe anything so good could be so easy?
Frozen pecan pie: A vintage recipe from the 80s
This tasty no-bake frozen pecan pie recipe comes from the ’80s, and delivers a chilly cheesecake-flavored filling studded with delicious nuts.
Mocha magic torte recipe from 1982
Coffee and chocolate combine elegantly in the four layers of cake and the four layers of rich frosting in this mocha magic torte.
Chili manicotti recipe from 1975
Here’s a winning recipe with western flair: Chili manicotti. Start with a popular Italian dish, and add a spicy Mexican influence for this delicious dinner.
Banana rum pie recipe from 1968
This banana rum pie starts with vanilla pudding, fluffy white frosting, and those beautiful bananas that know no season. Then add pecans and chocolate drizzle.
Tri-level brownies are triple delicious (1968)
You make 3-layer tri-level brownies with staples like butter or margarine, flour, sugar, rolled oats, and unsweetened chocolate. Here’s how!
Springtime fancy cake (1953)
In this ’50s recipe for springtime fancy cake, a homemade yellow cake is spread with green buttercream frosting, then adorned with marshmallow flowers.
Once upon a time, the Beverly Hilton was America’s fanciest new hotel
Located in Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hilton hotel was opened in the 1950s, and boasted 450 air-conditioned rooms, private balconies, sunken swimming pool cabanas, shops and parking for 1000 cars.
Fudgy homemade chocolate ice cream (1988)
You can make this fudgy homemade chocolate ice cream right at home – and you don’t even need an ice cream maker! Rich and delicious, it’s ready in 6 hours.
Potato corn triangle biscuits: A quick retro recipe made with instant mashed potatoes
These golden, three-cornered potato corn triangle biscuits will make any meal sparkle. The flavor (from instant mashed potatoes!) will bring back memories.
Remembering the old Next Door Restaurant chain from the ’70s
The Next Door restaurant in the ’70s had Revolutionary War-themed decor, and you placed your order via a red telephone at your table.
How to make stuffed tomatoes (1987)
Try these stuffed tomatoes, filled with a flavorful Florentine blend of spinach, onion, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Garden chicken for two, made with soup mix (1982)
Cup-a-Soup has made cooking for two a lot easier — the soup does the seasoning in this retro ’80s recipe for garden chicken for two.
How to make a cute retro jelly bean carousel cake (1965)
Here’s a retro jelly bean carousel cake that’s cute and creative for a child’s birthday. Anyone who loves jelly beans (doesn’t everyone?) will love it.
A brief history of avocados (or ‘alligator pears’) & 14 vintage avocado recipes
What’s the history of avocados – and where did these funny-looking things come from? Get the amazing avocado’s story here, and find out about their earlier name.
Corn con carne with meatballs recipe (1962)
Corn con carne: Creamed corn makes a sauce for meatballs South of the border fun with good-cooking and good-looking Del Monte Cream Style Corn It’s easy to
Potato-filled burgers: Retro dinner recipe from 1959
These big, hearty potato-filled burgers are stuffed with tender cubes of potato, then you simmer them in Hunt’s tomato sauce. Quick and easy to make.
Cheerios on a stick: Cereal plus peanut butter, marshmallows & more (1980)
Here’s an easy-to-make recipe for Cheerios on a stick – no-bake snack treats that combine Cheerios with peanut butter, marshmallows and a few other goodies .
Beer belongs – enjoy it! 20 old-fashioned scenes from the 40s & 50s
Years ago, the United States Brewers Foundation ran a series of kindly, old-fashioned ads for beer, all with the tagline ‘Beer belongs – enjoy it.’ Here’s a look back.
Hamburger & green bean casserole recipe (1955)
Here’s a retro dinner recipe from the 1950s for a potato-topped hamburger and green bean casserole.
Crispy oven-baked fish with a cornflake coating: Get the retro recipe
Instead of plain bread crumbs, try making crispy oven-baked fish with a cornflake coating! Kellogg’s corn flake crumbs create a crunchy crust, which is made more bright with Tabasco pepper sauce. Get the 1960s recipe here.
35 delicious 1950s ice cream flavors that will make you wish for bygone days
Here are some of the coolest vintage 1950s ice cream flavors, including several long-gone flavors. (And they seriously loved pineapple and cherry!)
12 vintage elderflower and elderberry recipes
Here, get old-fashioned elderberry recipes for wine, elderberry jam & jelly, cobbler, pie and more delicious vintage-style treats!
In the ’80s, New Coke debuted, failed, then helped launch Coca-Cola Classic
In 1985, Coca Cola debuted ‘New Coke’ and dropped the 100-year-old popular recipe. That decision lives on in PR infamy. Here’s the story.
Vintage Tupperware: See 100+ retro plastic container styles, from the ’50s to the ’80s
See some vintage Tupperware – including pitchers and picnic baskets, lunchboxes and every kind of storage container – in a variety of retro hues.
Fundraisers, vintage style: See some of the stuff kids used to sell to earn money for scouts & schools
What were vintage school and scout fundraisers like years ago? Here’s a look back at a few dozen of the things that kids used to sell – including candy & candles, popcorn & peanuts.
Treet: Spam-like sugar-cured ham from Armour from the 40s & 50s
Treet is the meat (1945) The meal-ready meat most folks like best! Yes! Treet is the Meat! More people choose Treet than any other meal-ready meat! And
15-minute chocolate-banana cream pie recipe (1994)
You can whip up this easy and tasty chocolate-banana cream pie in just minutes with the help of some pudding mix and whipped topping!
10 old-fashioned macaroni and cheese recipes
What’s for dinner? How about some old-fashioned macaroni and cheese? Get 10 delicious classic mac & cheese recipes to try, many of which might be new to you!
Classic Christmas sweets: Homemade candy & fudge recipes (1960)
Joyous in the holiday season, homemade candy & fudge are gifts happily remembered: golden taffy nuggets sweetly flavored with molasses, white velvet creams, chocolate cream fudge and more deliciousness.
12 vintage Coca-Cola Christmas ads, starring Santa Claus (1931-1963)
Coca Cola’s images of Santa Claus molded our national concept of the jolly old man, and it’s lasted through changing tastes and electronic times.
How to make 30 classic cocktails & drinks (1946)
Love those classic cocktails? Get the recipes here for some of the finest from the 40s: Gin Rickey, Creme de Menthe Frappe, Hot Toddy, Side Car, Pink Lady, Stinger, Champagne Cocktail, Manhattan, Daiquiri & more!
4 retro potato chip cookie recipes from the ’70s
Are potato chip cookies really a thing? They are – and they can be an absolutely delicious blend of salty and sweet. Try one of these recipes to find out for yourself!
Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas? In the ’60s, it was a thing
Who’s got time to fix dinner during the holiday rush? Colonel Sanders! In the ’60s, the hot tip was to have Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas.
Who remembers Jell-O Soft Swirl dessert mix from the ’70s?
Jell-O’s Soft Swirl packaged dessert mix debuted in 1971, and joined its cousin – pudding mix – on supermarket shelves. Compared to pudding, the new product was more mousse-like.
The delicious original m&m cookie recipe from the 60s
Here’s how to make that classic m&m cookie recipe loved by generations — and just as tasty today as ever.
So much silver! See antique sets of 1847 Rogers Bros silver plate cutlery in dozens of patterns
About antique 1847 Rogers Bros silver plate from the early 20th century The ORIGINAL and GENUINE ROGERS’ goods for half a century have maintained the highest reputation
Thanksgiving dinner recipes from the Colonial days, as described in 1902
What was Thanksgiving dinner like in the Colonial days? Find out how to make roast turkey with pumpkin sauce, Georgia potatoes, succotash, election cake and other classic dishes
Make an easy layer pumpkin pie! 2 vintage recipes that double (or triple!) the holiday deliciousness
Here are two great no-bake pumpkin pie recipes – a double layer pumpkin pie that uses instant pudding, while the second recipe has a base with plain gelatin.
Christmas Rice Krispies treats: Ideas from the ’70s for fun shapes to make for the holidays
‘Tis the season for vintage Christmas Rice Krispies Treats, so find out how to make clown pops, surprise balls, crispy snowmen, toy animals and puddin’ tart shells and more!
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.
Thanksgiving history, from the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving to the strange way turkey day became a holiday
Thanksgiving, now held each year on the fourth Thursday in November, has long been a controversial holiday, Here, look back at Thanksgiving history as it played out over more than three centuries.
Victorian etiquette: See 129 rules that men were supposed to follow
What was Victorian etiquette was like for men? There were rules for everything – so take a trip back to the 1880s and see what was what way back when.
See some iconic retro Colorama aluminum tumblers & vintage drinkware from the ’50s & ’60s
Remember these retro cups so popular years ago? Colorama, Heller’s vintage “Colorized” aluminum tumblers, were beloved for as being unbreakable, lightweight, inviting to use and smartly designed.
21 old-fashioned fruit punch recipes (1969)
What can you serve in the punch bowl? Some society ladies of Southern Mississippi offered these 21 fruity vintage punch recipes in the summer of 1969!
For an Edwardian-style Christmas: A huge collection of ideas for traditional holiday decor, delicious recipes & more
If you’d like to celebrate an proper Edwardian-style Christmas, here are lots of ideas for you! Get inspired by these recipes, decor tips, vintage images and lots more.
Can you really make cookies with pudding mix? Find out for yourself with these 7 vintage pudding cookie recipes
Cookies… made with boxed pudding mix? Yep, it’s a thing, and they’re pretty delicious, too! Get retro recipes for chocolate chip cookies, butterscotch, oatmeal, lemon & more pudding mix cookies here.
8 vintage recipes for Miracle Whip dip from the ’80s: Onion, shrimp, spinach, BBQ, cheese dips & more
“Hey, Andy, look at this. Onion dip with Miracle Whip.” There’s only one thing better than homemade onion dip. And that’s homemade onion dip made with the
Chicken ham pinwheels: Pretty sliced appetizers (1969)
Here’s an easy and attractive appetizer recipe from the sixties for chicken ham pinwheels: a meaty oven-baked roll that you slice into pieces, sushi-style.
5 prize-winning chicken recipes from 1976
Who won $10,000 in 1976’s national chicken cooking contest? Find out, get the prize-winning chicken recipe – plus those for the 4 runners up!
Old-fashioned 7-layer bars recipes: 7 ways to make deliciously decadent magic cookie bars
Whether you call them 7-layer bars, magic cookie bars or something else, It’s just layer after layer of delectable ingredients, spread on top of the other right in the baking pan. No mixing!
Vintage dinnertime: 3 ways to make supper on a bread slice, aka meatloaf on French bread (1960)
Check out this vintage recipe from the ’60s for Savory Supper on a Bread Slice – a meatloaf in the middle of a bread loaf that’s wrapped in foil and then baked.
Tuna recipes from vintage Disneyland’s Pirate Ship restaurant (1955-1956)
In the heart of Disneyland is the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship, one of Disney’s finest creations. Here are two dozen tuna recipes you might have found there!
The First Thanksgiving: Recipes for a tasty traditional Thanksgiving dinner (1975)
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner food served at the original First Thanksgiving feast in 1621 provides a tasty menu for holiday tables today. Get some great recipes here!
5 different American twists on classic pumpkin pie (1979)
Pumpkin is so versatile that it is a natural for our rich heritage of regional cooking. The varieties of pumpkin pie are seemingly endless. The following recipes are a sampling of some of these American favorites.
21 delicious old-fashioned drop cookie recipes from the ’50s
The drop-and-bake cookie family is a big one with great variety and much good eating for all. What a world of good eating those recipes for old-fashioned drop cookies foretells!
3 delicious old-fashioned country fried chicken recipes from the ’50s
Here are some delicious dinners to try from the ’50s — three different vintage country fried chicken recipes that you can make in your oven or on the stove.
Anyone remember Keen fruit-flavored soft drink mixes for kids from the ’60s?
Kids thirsty? Back in the ’60s, if you didn’t want Kool-Aid, you could try Keen – a powdered instant soft drink in fruit flavors, made by Nestlé.
7 mouthwatering mushroom appetizer recipes from the ’60s & ’70s
Those who entertain often or very little face the same dilemma: What to serve as appetizers that are different? Here are some suggestions mushroom appetizer recipes to vary the packaged onion dip-and-potato chip routine!
Easy marshmallow-chocolate candy recipe (1956)
Chocolate bars melted with mini marshmallows folded in make this easy but tasty treat. Here’s how to make this King Mallows chocolate candy!
A retro chocolate & vanilla pretty party cake (1982)
Make a chocolate & vanilla party cake! Fluffy frosting and an easy decorative design can turn a simple cake into a simply wonderful dessert, the perfect finale to any festive meal.
Chocolate Intrigue Cake: The delicious Bake-Off winning chocolate syrup pound cake recipe from 1962
How does the chocolate part get that way? The chocolate syrup in this Chocolate Intrigue Cake recipe is the secret behind the whole delicious mystery.
Two no-bake pumpkin pie recipes, ’50s-style: Heavenly pie & Celestial pie
If your family enjoys a fluffy refrigerator-type pie, this Thanksgiving, you should try these two no-bake pumpkin pie recipes from the 1950s!
Get the Watergate cake recipe with its cover-up icing (1975-1977)
What is a Watergate Cake? It’s the popular dessert made with a recipe that was passed around a lot in the mid-1970s. In the name of historical research, we decided to give this vintage cake recipe try! Here’s how it turned out.
Peanut butter chiffon pie with pretzel crust & a black-bottom peanut butter chiffon pie (1972)
We know. A peanut butter chiffon pie with pretzel crust sounds as though it might be sticky or salty or heavy. But this dessert is incredibly light and outrageously delicious.
The old Cheddar Taters potato snacks from the ’70s
Chomp into new Cheddar Taters and you’ll get quite a surprise – and not just the flavor of potatoes so yummy they make your mouth water.
Apple streusel mince pie, no-bake pumpkin & frozen lemon cream pies retro recipes from the ’80s
Get retro recipes for three delicious pies – each with a twist and starring some of America’s favorite flavors: apple, pumpkin and lemon.
Easy lemon cheesecake pie: Retro recipes from the ’50s & ’70s
Lemon cheesecake pie appeals to menfolks and everybody – because it’s not too sweet, thanks to the tang of fresh lemons. Try it!
22 divinely delicious classic deviled egg recipes
The devilied egg is truly an American innovation, Here are 22 different old-fashioned and divinely delicious deviled egg recipes for you to try!
Classic butterscotch-nut pie, vintage chocolate-banana pie & old-fashioned ambrosia pie recipes (1960)
If you love the good, butter-rich flavor of butterscotch pudding just as is… wait till you taste it in a flaky pie shell!
Pillsbury Space Food Sticks, the vintage snacks for astronauts that kids loved
A chewy retro ’60s energy snack developed for astronauts became known as Pillsbury Space Food Sticks – treats in chocolate, caramel & peanut butter flavors.
Pastel Clouds cupcakes: Sweet treats flavored and colored with Jello (1978)
If you want to try some fruity-flavored Pastel Clouds cupcakes – tasty treats that taste like lemon or lime, strawberry or raspberry, orange or grape – make them easily by combining cake mix with gelatin.
Chocolates, caramel popcorn, date-nut loaf & other vintage holiday recipes with Kahlua liqueur (1987)
Gifts shining as though made by Santa’s own elves, all the more pleasing since you made them yourself with these vintage holiday recipes with Kahlua.
