If you’re looking to create a taste of the past, try one of these easy vintage 1950s recipes. It’s time to find a new favorite from the past. While the 1950s might not have been the idyllic housewife life portrayed on social media, that doesn’t mean that the food wasn’t delicious!
You might remember some of these from your childhood, or they might be totally brand-new, but try one of these vintage recipes and add them to your “on-repeat” list.
Onions and Potatoes Skillet

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If you’re in the mood for something warm and comforting, try the Onions and Potatoes Skillet! It features crispy fried potatoes and onions with just the right amount of seasoning. It’s a simple, cost-effective dish that’s perfect for any meal.
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Old Fashioned Tuna Casserole

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This is literally one of my favorite dinner recipes. This simple Tuna Casserole offers a delightful mix of tender pasta, creamy cheese sauce, savory tuna, and hearty vegetables, guaranteed to please even the most discerning palates!
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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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The Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole combines the robust flavors of savory ground beef, zesty ketchup, and sweet brown sugar, crowned with a golden layer of fluffy cornbread. It’s an ideal choice for those times when you desire a substantial and comforting meal without any complications.
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Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole

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Discover our comforting broccoli, cheese, and rice casserole recipe. It’s simple, tasty, and ideal for weekday dinners. Serve your family’s beloved comfort food quickly and effortlessly!
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Easy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

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The classic Butterscotch Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares are a cherished treat from my childhood. The combination of creamy peanut butter, rich butterscotch chips, and colorful marshmallows is simply divine!
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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

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Savor a warm bowl of Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup – it’s creamy, robust, and brimming with potatoes, bacon, and corn. This classic comfort dish is ideal for the soup season!
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Fresh Peach Rhubarb Pie With Buttermilk Pastry

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The Peach Rhubarb Pie, featuring a Buttermilk Pastry, is made with fresh peaches and rhubarb, baked into a bottom crust with a lattice top. The delightful sweetness of the peaches, paired with the sharp tartness of the rhubarb, offers a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
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Mixed Berry Jello Dessert

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This lively and invigorating mixed berry jello dessert melds the sweet and tart flavors of assorted berries with a luxurious layer of condensed milk jello.
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Oven Braised Meatball Stew

This oven-baked meatball stew is a classic recipe that’s incredibly simple to prepare and utterly delectable! It offers a complete meal in a single pot.
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Vintage Molasses Shoofly Pie

This Shoofly Pie, a cherished recipe from an old-fashioned cookbook, is delightfully rich and gooey, featuring a molasses filling and a crumbly topping.
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Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce With Meat

This robust, meaty spaghetti sauce recipe has been a family treasure, handed down from my grandmother to my father, and now to me. Crafted with straightforward ingredients, this savory spaghetti meat sauce is quick to prepare, taking less than an hour, and yields ideal leftovers.
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Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe

The dish was a classic bread dressing featuring celery, onions, sage, butter, and bread. Seasoned only with salt and pepper, it was simple yet delicious.
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Grasshopper Pie

Grasshopper pie is a delightful frozen dessert that combines chocolate and mint flavors inspired by the traditional post-dinner cocktail. Commonly served during springtime celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day or Easter, it gets its name from its characteristic green hue.
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Easy Old Fashioned Pea Salad Recipe

This simple old-fashioned pea salad recipe is an ideal cold side dish for summer get-togethers. Mix the robust flavors of cheddar cheese and onions with the soothing tastes of sour cream and peas to create a delightful accompaniment.
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Tuna Baked Potatoes

Tuna Baked Potatoes, also known as Tuna Stuffed Potatoes, feature potato skins filled with a creamy mixture of potato and tuna, all topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese. It’s as if a tuna melt and a twice-baked potato joined in a delicious union.
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Grammie’s Raisin Cake

This traditional Raisin Cake recipe comes directly from my grandmother’s collection. It’s a delicately spiced bundt cake that is soft and ideal for either dessert or breakfast.
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Strawberry Poke Cake

A moist white cake filled with strawberries and crowned with Cool Whip. This strawberry poke cake is simple to prepare and consistently delights the crowd.
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Potato Chip Tuna Casserole

This robust potato chip tuna casserole is a beloved classic! With its creamy, cheesy filling and a crispy potato chip topping, it’s the epitome of comfort food.
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Mosaic Jello

Nothing says 1950’s quite like jello! Mosaic Jello is an enjoyable, vibrant, and attractive dessert made of multi-colored gelatin that resembles the stained glass of a cathedral window.
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Cornstarch Cookies (Condensed Milk Sequilhos)

Melt-in-your-mouth, bite-sized cookies made with just four ingredients: “Sequilhos” Cornstarch Cookies are the simplest recipe you’ll ever bake!
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Easy Beef Stroganoff

This simple beef stroganoff recipe offers ultimate comfort and can be prepared on any weeknight in just 30 minutes! It features succulent beef, savory mushrooms, robust red wine, fragrant herbs, and creamy sour cream, creating a hearty and satisfying dish. Serve it over a bed of egg noodles for a delightful meal.
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Chipped Beef on Toast

Chipped Beef on Toast, often referred to as “SOS,” consists of thinly sliced dried beef in a creamy gravy, traditionally served over toast points or biscuits.
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Apple Pie

The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it exceptional, yet the chef within me can’t resist making minor adjustments to enhance it even further.
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Better-Than-Mom’s Hamburger Goulash

The Better-than-Mom’s Hamburger Goulash is always a popular choice for comfort food that doesn’t overindulge in carbs!
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Easy Spinach Omelette Recipe With Cheese

Try this quick and delicious spinach omelet for breakfast or brunch. It only takes 10 minutes to make and is filled with tender baby spinach, eggs, and cheese. This protein-packed dish is perfect for a busy day!
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