37 Vintage Recipes from the ’20s Worth Trying Today

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37 Vintage Recipes from the ’20s Worth Trying Today2/37 Icebox Cake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Icebox Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t have to bake to serve a wonderful dessert! This icebox cake is made from chocolate wafers and whipping cream. It is so delicious.—Cindy Hawkins, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 488 calories, 38g fat (23g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 3/37 German Pancakes 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German

Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat

Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier’s theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you’re feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast, too. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1/4 cup syrup: 428 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol,

543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein

543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 4/37 Cranberry-Orange Roast Ducklings 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Orange Roast Ducklings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe few years ago. The first time I served it, there wasn’t a speck of food left on the platter and I knew I had a winning recipe. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 8 ounces cooked duck: 373 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate

(27g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein

(27g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 5/37 Pretty Duchess Potatoes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pretty Duchess Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving menu idea. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 158 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 6/37 Meatballs 19 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 48 meatballs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs: 276 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 7/37 State Fair Cream Puffs 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved State Fair Cream Puffs Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served this cream puff recipe at our state fair since 1924. —Ruth Jungbluth, Dodgeville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cream puff: 340 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 8/37 Parsnip & Celery Root Bisque 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parsnip & Celery Root Bisque Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Here’s a simple yet elegant soup for fall and winter

Creator: Here’s a simple yet elegant soup for fall and winter. Everyone enjoys the smooth texture and earthy veggies. For a colorful garnish, sprinkle on chives and pomegranate seeds.—Merry Graham, Newhall, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 248 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 9/37 Divinity Candy 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Divinity Candy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 60 pieces (1-1/2 pounds) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Christmas my grandmother and I made divinity candy, just the two of

I still make it every year

us. I still make it every year. —Anne Clayborne, Walland, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 61 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/37 Slow-Cooked Chicken a la King 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Chicken a la King Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I know I’ll be having a busy day with little time for cooking, I prepare this tasty main dish. Brimming with tender chicken and colorful vegetables, it

smells so good while cooking

smells so good while cooking. —Eleanor Mielke, Snohomish, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chicken mixture: 174 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 11/37 Derby Hot Browns 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic open-faced sandwich created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville is easy to do with deli or leftover turkey, toast and a quick cheese sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 12/37 Elegant

13/37 Simple Waldorf Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JACKIE ALPERS

White Chocolate Mousse 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Elegant White Chocolate Mousse Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Simply elegant is a fitting description for this smooth treat. Whipped cream teams up with white chocolate to make this easy white chocolate mousse recipe extra special. —Laurinda Johnston, Belchertown, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 422 calories, 34g fat (23g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 13/37 Simple Waldorf Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JACKIE ALPERS

When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. —Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 140 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit. 14/37 Butterscotch Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Cake Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

The filling is similar to German chocolate cake

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. —Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 765 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 103g carbohydrate (79g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 15/37 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

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. 16/37 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic recipe like this never goes out of style! It’s delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries

and orange

and orange. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 361 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 17/37 Fluffy Cranberry Mousse 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Cranberry Mousse Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a delicious and pretty salad for the holidays, but it’s so good that I serve it at other times, too. I got the recipe from a neighbor who had served it with a traditional turkey dinner. —Helen

Clement, Hemet, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 150 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 18/37 Chicken Noodle Soup 178 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation

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