51 Old-School Recipes That Deserve a Comeback

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51 Old-School Recipes That Deserve a Comeback2/51 Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 3/51 Pinwheel

The pinwheel crust on top has become my signature

Steak Potpie 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pinwheel Steak Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On cool nights, nothing hits the spot like a steaming homemade potpie—especially one you can get on the table fast. The pinwheel crust on top has become my signature. —Kristin Shaw, Castleton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 365 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 4/51 Triple Chocolate Fudge 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Triple Chocolate Fudge Recipe

This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It’s the ultimate yummy gift! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/51 Chicken Tetrazzini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend

shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago

shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Taste of Home Old-FashionedWho says you have to venture out to a bar to get an old-fashioned? This simple cocktail recipe will make you a 5-star home bartender in no time. If whiskey isn’t your favorite, try a tequila old-fashioned or brandy old-fashioned, instead. Go

to Recipe By the way, here’s what Angostura bitters actually are

to Recipe By the way, here’s what Angostura bitters actually are. 6/51 7/51 Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They’re so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. —Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 430 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1182mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g

It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too

protein. 8/51 Apricot Fluff 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it’s become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. —Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 225 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg

cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/51 Grandma’s Rosemary Dinner Rolls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandma (I called her Baba) made these in her coal oven. How she regulated the temperature is beyond me! She always made extra rolls for the neighbors to bake in their own ovens. My mom and aunts would deliver the formed rolls at lunchtime. —Charlotte Hendershot, Hudson, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 194 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol,

163mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein

163mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 10/51 Green Bean Casserole 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Green Bean Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This green bean casserole has always been one of my favorite dishes—it’s so easy to put together! You can make it before any guests arrive and keep it refrigerated until baking time. —Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 163 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g

—Ann Searcey,

protein. Taste of Home Old-Fashioned GoulashThis old-fashioned goulash recipe is a savory, satisfying dinner that cooks up in a single pot. Go to Recipe 11/51 12/51 Steamed Carrot Pudding 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Steamed Carrot Pudding Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe, passed down from my Canadian grandmother, has been in my family for at least three generations. It’s been a favorite wintertime dessert for us and is always served for Easter and other holiday meals. —Ann Searcey,

This old-fashioned pound cake is another classic dessert you should try

Kettering, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1/4 cup sauce: 570 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein. This old-fashioned pound cake is another classic dessert you should try. 13/51 Chicken Cordon Bleu 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken cordon bleu is a great, fast dinner for two. It’s easy to fix and makes an elegant entree. — Betty Palmesino, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 441 calories, 23g fat (13g

This entree’s subtle sweetness is a welcome change from other savory stews

saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein. 14/51 Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and the local apple orchards start selling fresh apple cider. This entree’s subtle sweetness is a welcome change from other savory stews. We enjoy it with biscuits and slices of apple and cheddar cheese.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

—Joyce Glaesemann, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 330 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 15/51 Grandma’s Rice Dish 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Rice Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother often made this casserole when I was young. I forgot about it until one day I found myself adding the same ingredients to leftover rice. The memories came flooding back.

Here, we serve it warm or chilled and call it “Hoosier” sugar cream pie

—Lorna Moore, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 719 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1397mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. 16/51 Sugar Cream Pie 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sugar Cream Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it warm or chilled and call it “Hoosier” sugar cream pie. —Laura Kipper, Westfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 418 calories, 24g

It’s so simple to make that sometimes I feel as if I’m cheating!

fat (15g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 17/51 Chicken Noodle Casserole 92 Reviews Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who tries this comforting cheesy chicken casserole asks for the recipe. It’s so simple to make that sometimes I feel as if I’m cheating! —Kay Pederson, Yellville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 632 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 18/51 Grandma’s Tomato

This recipe is my grandmother’s

Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is my grandmother’s. Originally, she even made the tomato juice in it from scratch! Gram had this recipe cooking on the stove every time I visited her. She enjoyed making this tomato soup and other favorite dishes for family and friends, and she made everything with love. —Gerri Sysun, Narragansett, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 259 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g

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