Remember These? 17 Classic Recipes From a Simpler Time

Some days, you just want the kind of meal that brings you right back to Grandma’s kitchen. You know the ones—no fancy ingredients, just comfort and memories in every bite. Remember these recipes from a simpler time? They’re the kind of classics that never go out of style, and honestly, I’ll take them over trendy food any day.

Sausage Gravy

 

Fresh biscuits get an upgrade when smothered with Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy. Breakfast sausage adds loads of flavor to this Southern staple.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy

Beef Stroganoff

This one-pot Beef Stroganoff is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup for an extra flavor boost.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Waldorf Salad

This classic Waldorf Salad recipe never goes out of style. Crispy apples, celery, walnuts, and sweet raisins are coated in a light mayonnaise dressing.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

Cucumber Sandwiches

Elegant and charming, these Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful blend of cream cheese and cucumber on soft white bread.
Get the Recipe: Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

Chicken and Biscuits

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. Buttermilk biscuits top a creamy chicken filling.
Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

Noodle Kugel

Noodle kugel recipe is one of our family favorites. Slightly sweet from golden raisins and creamy with a vanilla yogurt custard.
Get the Recipe: Noodle Kugel Recipe

Hashbrown Casserole

An old fashioned casserole with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy cornflake topping. Frozen hashbrowns make this a breeze to make for breakfast or brunch.
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat)

Carrot Salad

Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic salad.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

Chicken Tetrazzini

From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

Shepherd’s Pie

Originally called “cottage pie” because “shepherd’s pie” was made with lamb instead of beef. But the terms are used interchangeably now, and almost anywhere in the South you will find it made with ground beef.
Get the Recipe: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

Chicken and Dumplings

This homemade Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumpling Recipe is just like grandma used to make with buttery, pillowy dumplings.
Get the Recipe: Easy Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumpling Recipe Recipe

Macaroni Salad

A Southern-style macaroni salad made with a creamy mayo, sour cream and dijon mustard dressing. Mix with cheddar cheese to finish, and served chilled.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

Sausage and Grits

Sausage and Grits Casserole is an easy recipe you’ll love. It’s cheesy and flavorful, with fresh herbs, smoked sausage and plenty of cheddar.
Get the Recipe: Southern-Style Sausage And Grits Casserole With Egg

Chicken Pot Pie

This super easy chicken pot pie recipe is made with flaky puff pastry for ease and a beautiful crispy texture on top.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry

Pinwheels

Puff Pastry Pinwheels with spinach and prosciutto are rich and flavorful. This recipe is a great make-ahead appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

Chicken Noodle Soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham