Recipes Everyday Cooking More Meal Ideas Retro Recipes 30 Vintage Dinner Party Recipes That'll Never Go Out of Style By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on October 3, 2024 Close Photo: Meredith Food Studios Some retro dinner party recipes are probably OK to leave in the past (people in the 1970s really loved aspics), there are plenty that will never go out of style—from classic French Bourguignon and coq au vin to fun baked Alaska and bite-sized salmon appetizers. Turn to this collection of some of our very best tried-and-true dinner party ideas next time you host a vintage-inspired soirée. 01 of 31 Easy Beef Bourguignon Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This is the speedy, easy version of boeuf Bourguignon, the classic French slow-cooked beef dish. Delicious over cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Leftovers taste great as well - just reheat on the stove." —Pam Lolley View Recipe 02 of 31 Chef John's Coq au Vin Meredith Food Studios "I wish I had leftovers, This was sooooo good!! The sauce was incredible. The chicken was melt-in-your-mouth. It was just a party going on in your mouth all the way around. So easy, but so fancy." —Linda Adams Dodge View Recipe 03 of 31 Cheese Fondue dotdash meredith food studios "I've been making this fondue since the early '70s. This recipe uses two types of cheese and always turns out super smooth. I like to serve it with cubes of crusty bread for dipping, but baby potatoes, bell peppers, and sliced apples also work great!" —Sheila View Recipe 04 of 31 Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Allrecipes "When people at a party ask for a recipe, you know it is a five star one." —Bob Britten View Recipe 05 of 31 Beef Wellington DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "This beef Wellington recipe includes a rich red wine sauce. It's easier than you think to make and absolutely perfect for entertaining at Christmas or any time you want to impress your guests!" —Marla View Recipe 06 of 31 Chicken Florentine Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Chicken Florentine, with perfectly-seared boneless chicken breasts in a creamy white wine and spinach sauce, is a complete, one-skillet dinner, easy enough for a weeknight, fancy enough for a date night." —Renu Dhar View Recipe 07 of 31 Chicken Marsala Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite things to get when we go out to eat. For years I have been trying to duplicate and this recipe has come the closest." —Susan Van Nostrand View Recipe 08 of 31 Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu "Wow. Best Chicken Cordon Bleu ever. The sauce really makes it." —Christopher Udowenko View Recipe 09 of 31 Stanley Tucci's Mom's Chicken Cacciatore Sara Haas "It tastes like love." —Sara Haas View Recipe 10 of 31 Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon "Beautiful smoked salmon appetizer with cucumber, dill, and cream cheese, plus a bit of lemon to perk things up." —RuthE View Recipe 11 of 31 Baked Alaska Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Baked Alaska is a cake topped with ice cream and caramelized meringue. It's so delicious and a great way to wow your guests! You can use your favorite flavor of ice cream or a combination of flavors." —shirleyo View Recipe 12 of 31 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake humblepieliving "Pineapple upside-down cake is a gorgeous retro dessert that delights all ages! This easy recipe uses a cast iron skillet to bake the tender sweet cake and perfectly caramelized pineapple and cherries." —Anne View Recipe 13 of 31 Broccoli Ham Ring Molly "Impress your friends with this attractive ham and cheese crescent roll ring thats also filled with broccoli and onion." —Rebecca View Recipe 14 of 31 Shrimp Scampi with Pasta Dotdash Meredith Food Studio "Shrimp scampi with linguine is the ultimate seafood pasta dish. Works with any pasta; angel hair is less filling." —JustJen View Recipe 15 of 31 Easy Mini Quiche Alberta Rose "I made these for a tea last month for a Waco federation woman club. Garnish with green olives or pimiento." —BOSQUE View Recipe 16 of 31 Chicken Pot Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery in a pre-made crust. Add thyme and poultry seasoning for more flavor." —Robbie Rice View Recipe 17 of 31 Chocolate Trifle DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "This chocolate trifle is so easy to make! Folks line up for this dessert at church functions." —Wayne View Recipe 18 of 31 Cocktail Meatballs Allrecipes Magazine "This dish was the hit of the party!" —dasteffey09 View Recipe 19 of 31 Dried Beef Cheese Ball Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes "This dried beef cheese ball recipe is a festive favorite in our house. Grandma usually doubles the recipe—otherwise, it won't last long." —Kristi Demanette View Recipe 20 of 31 Watergate Salad Allrecipes/Qi Ai "Watergate salad is an American classic. This delightful side dish salad or dessert is made with pistachio-flavored instant pudding mix, canned pineapple, mini marshmallows, nuts, and whipped topping." —Jennifer View Recipe 21 of 31 Deviled Eggs DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "I'm surprised to find myself giving 5 stars to a fairly standard deviled egg recipe, but there is something about the balance of sweet and acid in this that is just right." —Jajam View Recipe 22 of 31 Pepperoni Pigs in a Blanket John Mitzewich "For these pepperoni pigs in a blanket, cocktail franks are wrapped twice—first in a slice of pepperoni, and then in ready-to-bake crescent roll dough, and baked until deeply golden brown. Even a regular cocktail frank wrapped in pastry is a wonderful thing to eat, but the pepperoni adds lots of flavor and texture—those crispy edges elevate the experience even more." —Chef John View Recipe 23 of 31 Cassoulet catherine.drew "This is the world's greatest baked bean recipe, and a classic French dish; it's almost the national dish. It's perfect for a cold winter night." —Chef John View Recipe 24 of 31 Rockin' Oysters Rockefeller "Absolutely amazing!! I've made this half a dozen times and it's always a hit. It's like having creamed spinach on top of an oyster!" —ABG0623 View Recipe 25 of 31 Chicken a la King DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "Chicken a la King is easy and elegant. It's a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Green pepper and red pimientos make this a pretty dish to serve at Christmas or anytime." —Colleen View Recipe 26 of 31 Best Salmon Patties "These tasty salmon patties are easy to make with canned salmon. Delicious for lunch or dinner!" —Sue View Recipe 27 of 31 Porcupine Meatballs ALLRECIPES / QI AI "These porcupine meatballs are by far the best I have ever had. This recipe was given to my mom when she married back in 1970." —Melinda S View Recipe 28 of 31 Salisbury Steak Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Salisbury steak with a savory onion sauce. This yummy recipe has been in my family for years. It's easy to cook but tastes like it took hours to make! I usually make enough extra sauce to pour over mashed potatoes." —Kelly Berenger View Recipe 29 of 31 Chef John's Chicken Kiev "This chicken Kiev with homemade garlic and parsley butter might take a bit more time but the delicious results are well worth the effort. You'll enjoy one of the greatest chicken experiences of your life, as well as one of the greatest garlic butter experiences of your life." —Chef John View Recipe 30 of 31 Waldorf Salad Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Waldorf salad is crunchy, sweet and delicious. You can vary the ingredients in this recipe to your preference." —Penny View Recipe 31 of 31 More Inspiration DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 15 Easy 9x13 Vintage Casseroles That Deserve a Comeback 14 Old-Fashioned Dinner Recipes Worth Making Again 15 Tried-And-True Recipes from Vintage Cookbooks Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit