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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    20 Vintage Recipes That Deserve a Comeback—How Many Have You Tried?

    Published: Feb 15, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Remember those dishes your grandma used to make that tasted like pure nostalgia? Somewhere along the way, we swapped homemade classics for takeout and trendy food fads, but some vintage recipes are just too good to be forgotten. From cheesy casseroles to rich, buttery desserts, these vintage favorites deserve a spot back in your kitchen. Get ready for a delicious trip down memory lane—how many of these have you actually tried?

    Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

    A bundt cake topped with white and caramel glaze, drizzled with chocolate, and sprinkled with chopped pecans, sits on a white plate—the perfect treat for a bit of baking therapy.


     

    A moist banana split bundt cake with pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans, topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

    Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie

    A slice of rhubarb pie with whipped cream on top.
    Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Classic rhubarb pie meets its match with this creamy old fashioned rhubarb and custard pie recipe. Baked with a caramelized sugar topping.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie

    Hot Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce

    Two ramekins with baked hot browns.
    Hot Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Kentucky Hot Browns are perfect for leftover turkey, but they’re so good, you don’t have to wait for the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce

    Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    A spoon full of homemade rice pudding.
    Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This comforting and creamy rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard that’s topped with next level bourbon-soaked raisins.
    Get the Recipe: Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Whip up these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

    A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl.
    Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

    Old Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

    A bowl of carrot raisin salad with a serving spoon.
    Old Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    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

    Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd

    Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Light and fluffy Angel Food Cake made with egg whites, vanilla, and powdered sugar. A simple, airy dessert that’s like a slice of heaven.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd

    Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

    A serving spoon removing some potato and ham casserole.
    Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    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

    An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

    A bowl of dessert with blackberries and a spoon
    An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Blackberry cobbler has a syrupy blackberry filling topped with golden brown créme fraiche biscuits made from scratch.
    Get the Recipe: An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

    Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

    A bowl of apple salad with a serving spoon.
    Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    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

    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie With Cornmeal

    A chocolate chess pie topped with whip cream swirls.
    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie With Cornmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This is the creamiest chocolate chess pie ever! This easy old-fashioned recipe guarantees a perfectly set custard center with the simplest ingredient list.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie With Cornmeal

    Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy

    Sausage gravy poured over biscuits in a black casserole dish.
    Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    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

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

    A spoon full of shepherd's Pie.
    Classic Shepherd’S Pie Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This traditional Shepherds Pie Recipe is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food for cold weather months.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

    Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch

    Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Buttery cream cheese pound cake with vanilla and lemon zest. Soft, dense, and delicious—ideal for sharing or freezing for later.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch

    Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    A bowl of pea salad with a serving spoon.
    Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake

    A close-up of a sliced bundt cake with a light glaze. The southern dessert is golden brown with a moist, dense interior. One piece is cut and raised on a cake server, revealing the soft cake texture inside. The background includes a white surface and blurred utensils.
    Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Kentucky Butter Cake is a Southern staple thanks to its tender crumb that’s soaked in a sweet butter sauce while still warm.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    A classic thanksgiving pie with a golden crust, topped with eight dollops of whipped cream, sits on a black tray. Two slices have been cut and slightly separated from the rest, with two forks placed nearby.
    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
    Get the Recipe: A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This hearty Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe is full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a rich red wine and paprika sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Easy Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumpling Recipe Recipe

    A bowl of creamy chicken and dumplings soup, made from handed down recipes, with chunks of carrot, shredded chicken, and fluffy dumplings, garnished with chopped chives.
    Easy Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumpling Recipe Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    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

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