Feeling nostalgic for the 1950s? Recipes for iconic gelatin molds, retro cocktails, Oysters Rockefeller, and more will help you recreate the culinary 50's.
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Rockin' Oysters Rockefeller
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Manhattan Cocktail
25 Ratings
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Old Fashioned Cocktail
18 Ratings
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True Manhattan
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Chef John's Scalloped Oysters
79 Ratings
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Sarah's Knish
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Honey Ginger Carrots
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Cream of Celery Soup
287 Ratings
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Seven Layer Gelatin Salad
99 Ratings
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Lemon Chiffon Pie
37 Ratings
Manhattan
16 Ratings
Oysters Rockefeller
31 Ratings
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Gimlet Cocktail
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Real Welsh Rarebit
104 Ratings
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Chef John's Steak Diane
95 Ratings
Kelly's Ham Jell-O® Salad
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Danish Cinnamon Snails
61 Ratings
Gimlet
16 Ratings
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Kelly's Ham Jell-O Salad
5 Ratings
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Retro Ground Beef Casserole with Biscuits
27 Ratings
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Carrot Gelatin Salad
43 Ratings
Creamed Tuna on Toast
62 Ratings
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Broiled Grapefruit
67 Ratings
Chicken Pot Pie
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Creamed Onions and Peas
21 Ratings
Salmon Casserole Surprise
26 Ratings
Keto Egg Foo Young
30 Ratings
Old Fashioned TV Dinner
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Raspberry Chiffon Pie II
31 Ratings
Chicken a la King III
119 Ratings
Welsh Rabbit
27 Ratings
Cherry Angel Food Cake
29 Ratings
Seven Layer Gelatin Salad with Whipped Cream On the Side
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Secret Recipe Chicken Fricassee
14 Ratings
Chicken Thigh Fricassee with Mushrooms and Rosemary
165 Ratings
Chicken Pot Pie V
97 Ratings
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Chicken Pot Pie VII
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Creamed Onions and Sage
48 Ratings
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