21 Reader Favorite Old-Fashioned Recipes for Big Flavor with Tiny Effort

Old-school recipes are great because they're always delicious, and they tend to be very simple. These kinds use simple ingredients to create tons of flavor, not fancy presentations or complicated cooking methods. If that sounds good to you, then you'll love this collection of 21 old-fashioned recipes that are full of flavor, not work. Try classic apple crumble, hamburger casserole, chicken and rice casserole, and many sweet and savory options.

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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Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

A bowl of cucumber salad. — 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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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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Pistachio Fluff

Three glass bowls filled with Grinch Fluff salad, topped with red heart-shaped sprinkles, red round sprinkles, and a cherry, are placed on a wooden surface. — Pistachio Fluff. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This is the best recipe for Pistachio Fluff! It's a tasty dessert that’s not overly sweet with a delightful combination of pineapple and pistachio pudding.
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My Grandma's Apple Crumble

A plate full of Apple Crumble without oats and ice cream and caramel sauce. — Apple Crumble Without Oats. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This apple crumble without oats is a favorite from my grandma's recipe box. Tender, sweet apples are topped with a tasty crumble. SO good!
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Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole

A fork is near a piece of chicken on a plate with rice. — Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort dinner. It’s creamy, super flavorful, and easy to make during a busy weeknight.
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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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Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

A slice of cake on a white plate. — Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Indulge in the most incredibly moist, delicate, and crunchy Grandma’s old-fashioned Hummingbird cake. Try this easy and fail-proof recipe that you'll love.
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Old Fashioned Cream Of Broccoli Soup

A piece of bread being dipped into a bowl of creamy broccoli cheese soup with shredded cheese sprinkled on top—perfect for kid-friendly lunch recipes that warm your heart and belly. — 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Sweet potato pie with a slice cut out of it. — 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 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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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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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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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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