Recipes Everyday Cooking More Meal Ideas Retro Recipes 14 Old-Fashioned Dinner Recipes Worth Making Again By Hayley Sugg Updated on February 14, 2024 Close Photo: Lela Some dishes just have a taste of nostalgia. One bite and you're instantly transported to another time, another place, even another decade. Whether it's because your grandmother used to cook it, or it just reminds you of a time from the past, these old-fashioned dinner recipes will give you that comforting feeling in each serving, spoonful, and bite. Take a trip down memory lane—and fill up your belly at the same time—with these 14 timeless old-fashioned recipes. 01 of 14 Old-Fashioned Chicken and Noodles View Recipe Dixie Toss out your canned chicken noodle and instead serve up this thick and hearty version. For extra flavor, use bone-in chicken for the broth. 02 of 14 Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes View Recipe Baking Nana Leftover mashed potatoes are given a new use in this recipe. The cakes come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make With Mashed Potatoes 03 of 14 Old-Fashioned Vegetable Soup View Recipe Lela Use up your crisper drawer's veggies in this simple and satisfying soup. Some reviewers added dry pasta in the last few minutes of cooking to soak up the broth and make the dish even more filling. 04 of 14 Old-Fashioned Mac and Cheese View Recipe Jay "I have made this twice in the past week! Very good and don't leave out the Swiss cheese even if you think you don't like Swiss," says Jayelle. Our Tried-And-True Technique For Super Creamy Mac and Cheese 05 of 14 Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings View Recipe Rachelle Guyer Wharton This Southern favorite can be whipped up in less than an hour, and is sure to be a stick-to-your-ribs meal that everyone will love. 06 of 14 Mama's Old-Fashioned Chili View Recipe Rock_lobster With beef, two types of beans, and plenty of veggies, every bite of this old-fashioned chili will burst with flavor. 07 of 14 Old-Fashioned Beef Stew View Recipe mommyluvs2cook "This is my favorite recipe for beef stew," says reviewer LILACWINE. "It is SO flavorful and since it cooks so long the meat is always very tender." 08 of 14 Old-Fashioned Sicilian Succo View Recipe MOLLE888 Recipe creator Joiamia says, "My Nana used to cook this for me when I was young and as she prepared things and we waited for the sauce to finish, she'd tell me great stories about her life in Sicily and other secret business! This recipe is the best sauce I've ever had — I really think it can bring the family together." 09 of 14 Old-Fashioned Baked Beans View Recipe Sheila LaLonde Whether it's for a cookout, or just to be a side for dinner, these tasty baked beans will impress. Molasses makes for a sweet dish, while the bacon adds a savory note. 16 Quick, Healthy Sides for Perfect Summer Picnics & BBQs 10 of 14 Old-Fashioned Ozarks Meatloaf View Recipe Hezzy_tant_Cook The secret ingredient to this meatloaf is the addition of pork sausage. It adds an extra rich texture and plenty of flavor. 15 Potluck Recipes So Good They'll Make You Famous at Church 11 of 14 Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad View Recipe France C "Great recipe if you don't like a sweet macaroni salad," says reviewer Aahni. "My husband, who hates the normal sweet macaroni salad, loves this." 12 of 14 Old-Fashioned Onion Soup View Recipe Melissa Goff You only need four ingredients for this buttery soup. For extra richness sprinkle a little cheese or a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl before serving. 13 of 14 Mom's Old-Fashioned Fried Chicken View Recipe kamrynmarie "What a wonderful recipe! The chicken was amazing. Very delicious and not dry or soggy," says evanwhitney. 14 of 14 Gramma's Old-Fashioned Chili Mac View Recipe Teri Musto Tedesco Recipe creator Sue says, "This is an old family recipe that my mom has cooked for 50 years. It's a wonderful, 'stick-to-the-ribs' meal that goes wonderful with warm cornbread or rolls." Our 20 Best Grandma-Approved Recipes of All Time Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit