Vintage Recipes

Old fashioned pecan pudding cake is a cross between a crustless pecan pie and a cake. It is a classic recipe from the 1930s that is quick and easy to make.

Grandma’s potato chip cookies only take 5 simple ingredients to make. The buttery shortbread cookies have an extra bit of salt and crunch from the potato chips. They are fabulous on their own or dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with some extra bits of potato chip.

Old fashioned graham cookie bars are easy to make and taste amazing. They are loaded with graham crackers, chocolate, butterscotch, pecans, and condensed milk for a rich but simple treat.

Homemade coleslaw with condensed milk dressing is a perfect side dish for picnics, fish fries and BBQs. It takes just a few ingredients, most of which you are likely to have on hand.

Rosy applesauce gets both it’s red color and a fun cinnamon flavor from red hots. This twist on a vintage recipe is a fun way to turn fresh apples into a delicious and vibrant homemade applesauce.

This tasty baked rice recipe has beef broth and mushrooms to make it the perfect savory side dish. It only takes a few minutes to put together and is hands off once it’s in the oven. So it is an easy and delicious addition to a dinner menu.

This vintage fruit cocktail cake recipe is easy as can be to make. The batter comes together in just a couple of minutes and it bakes into a lovely rich dessert that tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen.

One bite of a homemade Martha Washington candy and you will be transported to your grandma’s kitchen or an old timey candy store. These easy candies are a classic for good reason, they are really tasty. But the best part is they are easy to make at home.

Vintage frozen cranberry pineapple salad is a perfect side dish or light dessert. It only takes 4 simple ingredients and a few minutes to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to freeze.

Old fashioned red hot cinnamon apples are a classic side dish or simple dessert. My great-grandma served them with pork chops but they are also wonderful with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.