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12 Retro Recipes From the 1960s You Have to Make Today

January 8, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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Do you love experimenting with new recipes? What about trying vintage recipes instead? These retro recipes from the 1960s are the perfect recipes to experiment with and see if you like them!

Enjoy these fun retro recipes from the 1960s! 

Ultimate Potato Salad

Ultimate Potato Salad.

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This is the ultimate Potato Salad; it’s a classic potato salad that includes hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing! 

Get the Recipe: Ultimate Potato Salad

 

Porcupine Meatballs

Porcupine Meatballs.

Image Credit: The Forked Spoon.

Porcupine Meatballs are a traditional recipe consisting of seasoned ground beef blended with long-grain rice, then simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. These delightful meatballs can be served with roasted and buttery biscuits, making for an easy weeknight meal that the entire family will appreciate.

Get the Recipe: Porcupine Meatballs

 

Swedish Meatballs 

Swedish Meatballs (like IKEA’s!).

Image Credit: 100 Days of Real Food.

This Swedish meatball recipe is easy and can be thrown together in no time at all on any busy weeknight. But if you’re really smart, you’ll double it and enjoy the leftovers for lunch! 

Get the Recipe: Swedish Meatballs 

 

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Chocolate Cherry Cake.

Image Credit: Small Town Woman.

This Chocolate Cherry Cake is a delicious, rich cake with a delectable chocolate glaze that comes together quickly utilizing a devil’s food boxed cake mix and cherry pie filling. With the delicious flavors of chocolate and cherry, this beauty is perfect for potlucks, holiday parties, or just for a decadent treat. 

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

 

Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread From 1968

Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968).

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Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor just tastes amazing, and the aroma while the bread is baking is heavenly.

Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

 

Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad

Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad.

Image Credit: Jellojoy.

A classic mid-century recipe, the carrot and pineapple jello salad remains a potluck favorite! Great as dessert or side dish, its crisp and refreshing flavors make it a perfect summer salad!

Get the Recipe: Carrot Pineapple Jello Salad

 

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff 

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free).

Image Credit: Strength and Sunshine.

This easy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is made in just 20 minutes! Creamy and hearty, this satisfying meatless dinner is gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-free, and made in 1 pot with just eight ingredients! Serve this healthy recipe over your favorite gluten-free pasta, rice, or potatoes for quick, simple comfort food your family will love!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Dutch Oven Pot Roast.

Image Credit: Living Chirpy.

Dutch Oven Pot Roast is a simple comfort dish perfect for a family dinner. It’s easy to make and absolutely delicious. You’ll be surprised how such a simple dish can taste so good! The carrots, onions, and potatoes soak up the juicy chuck roast flavors and create a filling, comforting, flavorful retro dinner dish.

Get the Recipe: Dutch Oven Pot Roast

 

Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Image Credit: Well Fed Baker.

Enjoy a classic with our vegan and gluten-free pineapple upside-down cake recipe. It’s easy to make and sure to please everyone.

Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

 

Oven Braised Meatball Stew

Oven Braised Meatball Stew.

Image Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This oven meatball stew is a vintage recipe that is incredibly easy to make and delicious! It’s a complete meal in one pot and perfect for a retro dinner!

Get the Recipe: Oven Braised Meatball Stew

 

Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Onions

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions.

Image Credit: Foodess.

A delicious green bean casserole with crispy fried onion topping (from scratch!). This version is from scratch – not a canned soup nor a French’s onion in sight. It just tastes so much better to do it right- like your mom or grandma did in the 1960s. 

Get the Recipe: Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

 

Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe’s Recipe

Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe.

Image Credit: Quiche my Grits.

If you’re looking for an Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe’s recipe like Grandma used to make, this is it! You’ll love this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes. It uses simple ingredients to make classic sloppy joes your whole family will crave!

Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe’s Recipe

 

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