Taste Tradition With 23 Old-Fashioned Recipes You'll Love

Remember the smells of cooking coming from your mother's or grandmother's cooking? The aroma of meats, vegetables, sauces, and even sweets coming from the kitchen doorway certainly always made us happy. Get that feeling again for yourself and your family with this collection of old fashioned recipes. These recipes harken back to a simpler time when food was all about flavor and not frills. Try old fashioned sloppy Joes, Salisbury steak with gravy, hamburgers, fudge, and so many more!

Old Fashioned Cream Of Broccoli Soup

A bowl of creamy broccoli cheddar soup on a white surface, accompanied by a spoon, pieces of baguette, and a striped napkin, reflecting the mixology-inspired trend of incorporating complex flavors — Old Fashioned Cream Of Broccoli Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This simple recipe shows you how to make an easy, healthy, old fashioned cream of broccoli soup, with or without cheese in it.
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The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

A slice of apple cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, served on a white plate with whole apples and nuts in the background, presented in an old-fashioned style. — The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake recipe is so easy, moist, full of fresh apples, nuts, raisins, cinnamon and is the best recipe ever!
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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe

A flaky biscuit on top of a plate of savory minced beef and diced vegetables in a thick whiskey sauce. — Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This old fashioned sloppy joes recipe combines the sweet and savory flavors of sloppy joes with rich, buttery biscuits for an easy 20 minute dinner.
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Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker)

A plate of pork roast with gravy served alongside mashed potatoes, garnished with herbs, paired with an old fashioned cocktail. — Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker) recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.
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A slice of cookies and cream cake on a white and gold plate, with a fork taking a piece, alongside classic cocktails on a white background. — Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake recipe combines all the flavor of a tender bundt cake with Oreos cookies! This cookies and cream cake is perfect for all occasions and you're not going to believe how easy it is to make.
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Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A slice of sweet potato pie topped with a dollop of whipped cream, served on a white plate with an old-fashioned fork on the side. — Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This grandma old fashioned sweet potato pie recipe really is just like grandma used to make. Every bite is sweet nostalgia!
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Old-Fashioned Ham And Bean Soup

A bowl of hearty bean soup with diced ham, carrots, and celery, garnished with parsley and paired with a classic old fashioned cocktail. — Old-Fashioned Ham And Bean Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old-fashioned ham and bean soup is a hearty meal for cold days. Filled with ham, beans, carrots, and celery, hambone soup will be a favorite.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

A stack of salmon patties served on a white plate, garnished with parsley and accompanied by cocktail cherry tomatoes. — Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe is so easy and super tasty! Use fresh salmon fillet or canned salmon combined with onions, mustard, mayo, crumbs and more!
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Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak With Onion Gravy

Sliced burgers topped with old fashioned brown gravy and garnished with parsley on a white plate. — Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak With Onion Gravy. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Salisbury Steak with onion gravy is classic comfort food. This homemade Salisbury Steak recipe with onion and mushroom gravy is a winner!
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Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

Three bowls filled with cucumber salad garnished with red onion and dill, sitting on a white surface surrounded by cocktail ingredients. — Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar make the perfect summertime cucumber and onion salad. So easy to make and refreshing to eat.
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Easy No Bake Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

A slice of old-fashioned chocolate pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on a white plate with a fork. — Easy No Bake Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This no-bake old fashioned chocolate pie recipe is rich, creamy, and so chocolatey. It has all the flavor and texture of chocolate mousse with far less effort.
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
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Mom's Old Fashioned Stovetop Pot Roast

A plate of shredded beef with sliced carrots and mashed potatoes, served with an old fashioned cocktail. — Mom's Old Fashioned Stovetop Pot Roast. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mom's Best Easy Stovetop Pot Roast recipe cooks a moist, tender beef pot roast with gravy from scratch for a family dinner everyone will love.
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Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

A decadent cake topped with caramel drizzle, cream swirls, and sliced peaches on an old-fashioned wooden cake stand. — Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This banana pudding cake recipe is filled with tender cake, tasty pudding, and rich frosting. It's a banana and cake lover's dream!
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Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

Closeup of a cheesy ground beef potato dish with melted cheese and golden-brown topping in an old-fashioned white baking dish. — Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

An easy recipe, old-fashioned hamburger casserole relies on creamy canned soup and a few other simple ingredients for its flavor and texture!
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Old Fashioned Crunchy Apple Bake

A bowl of old-fashioned apple crumble with raisins and a crunchy topping, served on a white plate. — Old Fashioned Crunchy Apple Bake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Baked apples and raisins with a crunchy oatmeal and pecan streusel topping. This recipe for Old Fashioned Crunchy Apple Bake is incredibly delicious.
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

Golden caramel pecan rolls on a wooden board, garnished with nuts and a sticky caramel sauce. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old fashioned sticky buns are caramel pecan rolls, with or without nuts. These cinnamon caramel sticky buns are perfect for any occasion!
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No Bake Cookies With Old Fashioned Oats And Caramel

Three stacked homemade granola cookies with oats and chocolate chips, presented in a classic old-fashioned style on a white background. — No Bake Cookies With Old Fashioned Oats And Caramel. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Caramel no bake cookies are a winner any time. These easy no bake preacher cookies with old fashioned oats have a caramel twist that everyone loves.
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Old Fashioned Apple Turnover Recipe

Freshly baked apple turnovers in a rustic woven basket lined with a green cloth, accompanied by fresh apples and an Old Fashioned whiskey cocktail. — Old Fashioned Apple Turnover Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This old fashioned apple turnover recipe is easy to make and it includes crispy puff pastry and sweet apple middle.
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The Best Old Fashioned Burger

Three freshly prepared burgers with sesame buns, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a white platter, accompanied by an old fashioned cocktail. — The Best Old Fashioned Burger. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Our go-to hamburger recipe for years and the best old fashioned burger recipe. My husband skips the breadcrumbs and egg. I include them. Both are delicious!
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Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe

A vintage-style fork holding a bite of vegetable casserole with zucchini and carrots, focused closely with a blurred background. — Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This old-fashioned zucchini squash casserole recipe is so easy to make and is perfect for family dinners or holidays!
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

A close-up view of square-shaped, creamy fudge pieces topped with festive red, green, and white sprinkles inspired by an old fashioned recipe. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's old fashioned fudge recipe combines delicious flavors, nostalgia, and ease in equal measure. Get all the flavor without all the work
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Old Fashioned Cabbage Kielbasa And Bacon

A plate of cabbage with sliced sausages and a creamy sauce, served on a table with fresh flowers and classic cocktails in the background. — Old Fashioned Cabbage Kielbasa And Bacon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old Fashioned Cabbage Kielbasa and Bacon is a hearty dish, full of flavor using only a few ingredients, budget friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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