33 Vintage Lunches Worth Trying Today

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33 Vintage Lunches Worth Trying Today1/33 Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This light dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed into tomatoes is really decadent. —Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 165 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 2/33 Classic Egg Salad 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Egg Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings

2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Egg salad is a refreshing, tasty change from lunchmeat or peanut butter sandwiches. The touch of mustard and lemon juice gives it extra zip. —Annemarie Pietila, Farmington Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 332 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 3/33 Cranberry Waldorf Gelatin 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Waldorf Gelatin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy this easy-to-make salad in

the fall when apples are in season

the fall when apples are in season. Their crisp freshness adds so much to a favorite dish. — Debbie Short, Carlisle, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 156 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 4/33 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima,

The mustard and brown sugar give them such satisfying richness

Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 5/33 Hot Pineapple Ham Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Pineapple Ham Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your trusty slow cooker lets you make these warm, gooey sandwiches without heating up the house on a hot day. The mustard and brown sugar give them such satisfying richness. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich:

It’s a favorite of my brother, who insists I make it whenever he visits

468 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1540mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 6/33 Chicken Salad Croissants 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tempting chicken salad that gets its special taste from Swiss cheese and pickle relish. It’s a favorite of my brother, who insists I make it whenever he visits. —Laura Koziarski, Battle Creek, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 593 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 818mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g

sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 7/33 Stuffed Shrimp Endives 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing hors d’oeuvre has gained a big following since a friend shared her family recipe with me. My son says it best: The celery and shrimp are so good together. —Solie Kimble, Kanata, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 31 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 8/33 BLT with Peppered Balsamic Mayo 9 Reviews

For a lighter take, I often use turkey bacon

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my twist on the classic BLT. Creamy avocado, balsamic mayo and crisp salad greens make this version legendary in my book. For a lighter take, I often use turkey bacon. —Ami Boyer, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 501 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. 9/33 Pina Colada Molded Salad 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Molded Salad Recipe photo by Taste of

It’s a wonderful anytime treat

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It’s a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I’m retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 331 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 10/33 Ham Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

Now when I go to a potluck, I take it—along with copies of the recipe

the Recipe Creator: I first made this ham salad recipe for a shower, and everyone raved about it. Now when I go to a potluck, I take it—along with copies of the recipe. —Patricia Reed, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup ham salad: 229 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1023mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 11/33 Easy Crab Cakes 61 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Easy Crab Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ready-to-go crabmeat makes

these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes

these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. —Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 crab cakes: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch. 12/33 Healthy Tuna Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Tuna Salad with Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On a hot summer

day, there’s nothing more refreshing than this salad

day, there’s nothing more refreshing than this salad. I grow a few tomato plants in my garden and the fresh-picked taste makes the dish even more of a treat. —Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup tuna salad with 1 tomato: 280 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 13/33 Macaroni Coleslaw 194 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Macaroni Coleslaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Recipe Creator: My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/33 Meat Loaf Burgers 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These hearty meat loaf sandwiches are delightful for potluck dinners.

Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden

Served on hamburger buns, the beefy patties get extra flavor when topped with the seasoned tomato sauce. —Peggy Burdick, Burlington, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 385 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1123mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 15/33 Classic Cobb Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Cobb Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden. I plant everything in nice, neat sections, just as I do with seedlings.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat

—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 260 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 16/33 Apple Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy fruit salad was a favorite of my great-grandmother’s. My family always enjoys it, and I’m happy knowing it’s good for them, too. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 140 calories, 7g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit

fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 17/33 Fruited Tuna Salad Pitas 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite, and you’ll swear you’re at a restaurant. This bistro-worthy recipe is simple to prepare, yet special enough for lunch guests. —Shelly Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 640 calories, 34g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 8g fiber), 29g protein. 18/33 Molded Cranberry-Orange

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