Vintage recipe revival-32 time-honored recipes

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Step back in time and savor the nostalgia of time-honored recipes. These vintage culinary treasures have been passed down through generations, carrying with them the rich flavors and heartwarming traditions of days gone by.

A homemade blueberry grunt in a pan.
Blueberry Grunt. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie with raspberries on top.
Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Found in an Amish cookbook, enjoy the vintage charm of Lemon Cake Pie, a unique combination of cake and pie in one, for a fruity treat. You may know this as a Lemon Sponge Pie.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Pie

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy

Cinnamon rock candy in glass jars with red ribbons.
Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in the time-honored Cinnamon Rock Candy, decked out in red, bursting with the perfect spicy cinnamon flavor. This candy is fun to make and also makes the perfect gift.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy

Sugar Cream Pie

A slice of sugar cream pie on a white and floral plate.
Sugar Cream Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the richness of this time-honored recipe for Sugar Cream Pie, a Hoosier classic that’s absolutely decadent and a true vintage recipe.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cream Pie

Pecan Tassies

A cup of tea next to a plate of cookies with pecans.
Pecan Tassies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These homemade Pecan Tassies offer sweet little pecan pies in a smaller size, a cherished vintage dessert that’s easy to make and always a favorite bite-sized treat.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Tassies

Peach Pandowdy

Overhead shot of peach pandowdy with fresh peaches.
Peach Pandowdy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in the spiced Peach Pandowdy, a vintage dessert filled with ripe peaches and a flaky pie crust. Popular during the early 1900’s, pandowdies are just like a pie without the bottom crust, making them easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Peach Pandowdy

Butterscotch Pie

A butterscotch pie with meringue on a wire cooling rack.
Butterscotch Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Savor the rich and creamy perfection of this classic Butterscotch Meringue Pie, an old-fashioned favorite and a vintage recipe from Indiana.
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Pie

Overnight Raised Waffles

A stack of waffles with fruit and pouring syrup.
Overnight Raised Waffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the exquisite flavor of Overnight Raised Waffles, a time-honored Fannie Farmer cookbook gem perfect for a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast. Elevate your brunch experience with these waffles prepared with yeast, and revel in the delightful convenience of batter prepared the night before.
Get the Recipe: Overnight Raised Waffles

Pie Crust Tarts

Jelly filled pie crust cookies.
Pie Crust Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Create golden brown and crispy Pie Crust Cookies with pie dough and your favorite jam, an age-old favorite and a vintage treat from the depression that uses left-over pie dough.
Get the Recipe: Pie Crust Tarts

Apple Cream Scones

A slice of an Apple Scones on a white plate and a cup of tea.
Apple Cream Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast or afternoon snack recipe. This recipe has been passed down through the family from grandma to grandma as a way to make a simple treat.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cream Scones

Blueberry Grunt

A homemade blueberry grunt in a pan.
Blueberry Grunt. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Enjoy the easy and delicious stove-top dessert, Blueberry Grunt, with its funny old-fashioned name but irresistible flavors, a vintage favorite of fruit and biscuits.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Grunt

Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

A sliced loaf of pean nutmeg bread.
Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this egg-enriched Nutmeg and Pecan Bread, fluffy inside and golden brown outside, topped with a pretty braid, a vintage recipe from the 1950’s.
Get the Recipe: Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

Easy Homemade Biscuits

Two baked biscuits on a white and gold towel.
Easy Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy homemade biscuits from scratch, quick and easy, ready to grace your table in just 30 minutes, a time-honored classic.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Biscuits

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Spooning apricot jam into pecan thumbprint cookies.
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This old-fashioned recipe originated in the late 1800’s and this recipe is for jammy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies that melt in your mouth, featuring a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor. These are a time-honored favorite.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Triple Ginger Cookies

Three ginger cookies on a marble tray.
Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Elevate classic ginger cookies with the Triple Ginger Cookies, infused with three varieties of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, a vintage delight that is always a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

A hashbrown casserole in a white baking dish.
Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Satisfy your morning cravings with a delicious breakfast sausage hashbrown casserole; this vintage recipe makes use of simple ingredients for a hearty meal.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple cranberry galette on a wood board with a cup of tea.
Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Create an easy-to-make rustic Apple Cranberry Galette with a buttery flaky crust filled with fresh apple slices and tart cranberries originating in France. This vintage dessert is simple to make with a single-crust pastry.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

Strawberry Jam Tart

A slice of a strawberry jam Bakewell tart.
Strawberry Jam Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Craft a simple dessert with a delightful vintage recipe for a Bakewell Tart filled with strawberry jam and almond frangipane. Try this time-honored British pasty that so easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam Tart

Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

Salisbury Steak on a bed of mashed potatoes.
Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Savor the meaty and delish Salisbury Steak with practically a vintage favorite that originated during the Civil War and continues to be a time-honored recipe.
Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

Pistachio Fluff Salad

Pistachio salad topped with nuts and cherries.
Pistachio Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

We’re reviving this classic Pistachio Fluff Salad, also known as Watergate salad from the late 1970s! This salad is seriously refreshing and super easy to whip up, and you can make it ahead for parties and get-togethers.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Fluff Salad

Lemon Puff Cookies

Lemon cookies on a plate with a yellow checkered tablecloth.
Lemon Puff Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Lemon Puff Cookies are as airy as a cloud, with a subtle crispness on the outside, giving way to a burst of zesty lemon goodness in the middle. Try this time-honored recipe for a citrusy treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Puff Cookies

Pea Salad

Pea salad in a blue bowl.
Pea Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Relish vintage pea salad is a creamy, tangy, and sweet salad perfect for any occasion, whether a cookout, Easter, or Christmas; it is a time-honored classic for good reason: it’s flavorful and always delicious.
Get the Recipe: Pea Salad

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Blueberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Dive into Southern blueberry cobbler, with a flaky biscuit topping and delicious blueberries poking through the crust; this is a vintage favorite dessert that never goes out of style.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler

Whimsical Layers: Bird’s Nest Delight

Birds Milk Jello sprinkled with dried strawberries.
Whimsical Layers: Bird’s Nest Delight. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Embark on a whimsical journey with Whimsical Layers, a Birds Milk Jello Cake that embodies vintage creativity and low-carb philosophy.
Get the Recipe: Whimsical Layers: Bird’s Nest Delight

Cherry Salad

Cherry fluff salad in blue bowls with whipped cream.
Cherry Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

It’s time to revive this classic Cherry Salad, also known as Pink Fluff, a staple at potlucks and cookouts, ready in just 5 minutes and a time-honored favorite!
Get the Recipe: Cherry Salad

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake on a plate with whipped cream.
Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the family-favorite Pumpkin Dump Cake, a great fall baking vintage delight that’s as simple as dump, mix, and bake.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake

Egg Salad

The Best Egg Salad on the Planet.
Egg Salad. Photo credit: .

Upgrade the classic deli favorite with The Best Egg Salad, a creamy, chunky, and flavorful delight that’s sure to impress and is a time-honored side dish that we all love.
Get the Recipe: Egg Salad

Grape Pie

Grape pie on a plate in front of the pie plate with a bunch of grapes.
Grape Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Celebrate fall with a traditional Concord grape pie, featuring a flaky pie crust filled with Concord grapes, a vintage dessert from the 1950’s.
Get the Recipe: Grape Pie

Potato Chip Cookies

Top view of a plate of potato chips cookies on a beige napkin.
Potato Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet and salty combine in these easy Potato Chip Cookies, offering the perfect blend of flavors with just six ingredients and a vintage favorite!
Get the Recipe: Potato Chip Cookies

Baked Scotch Eggs

Scotch Eggs on a black plate.
Baked Scotch Eggs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Experience Baked Scotch Eggs’ crispy exterior and jammy egg interior, an easy and beloved vintage treat that dates back to the 1700s and is still enjoyed today.
Get the Recipe: Baked Scotch Eggs

Classic Brownies

Image shows a stack of Classic Brownies on a wooden table.
Classic Brownies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Sink your teeth into the fudgy delight of Classic Brownies, offering timeless chocolate bliss in every delectable bite made from a time-honored recipe.
Get the Recipe: Classic Brownies

Broccoli 3-Cheese Impossible Quiche

A slice of Broccoli 3-Cheese Impossible Quiche on a plate next to a glass of orange juice.
Broccoli 3-Cheese Impossible Quiche. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Dive into the creamy goodness of Broccoli 3-Cheese Impossible Quiche, a blend of tender broccoli and melted cheeses, turning dinner into a special meal from a vintage recipe
Get the Recipe: Broccoli 3-Cheese Impossible Quiche

Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Blueberry upside down cake on a white plate before slicing.
Blueberry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Indulge in the delicious vintage dessert of Blueberry Upside Down Cake. This blueberry dessert is quick to make and is covered with caramelized blueberries.  The blueberries cook in the bottom of the cake pan; then the cake is flipped over for a moist cake covered in a thick topping of delicious blueberries.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Upside Down Cake

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