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    26 Reader-Favorite Vintage Recipes You Can't Resist

    Published: Jun 20, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    It's so easy to get caught up in trending TikTok recipes that combine unexpected ingredients or use unique cooking methods. Those are fun, but you really can't beat old-school cooking for great flavor and texture. This collection of 26 reader-favorite vintage recipes brings you both, with dishes like hamburger casserole, surprise onion soup bread, old-fashioned fruit salad, and more.

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

    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!
    Get the Recipe: My Grandma's Apple Crumble

    Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

    Stack of salmon cakes garnished with parsley, served with sliced cherry tomatoes on a white plate.
    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!
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

    My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup

    A pot of tomato soup with visible macaroni noodles, diced tomatoes, and onions, being stirred with a black ladle, placed on a striped cloth.
    My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    My Grandma's Cream of Tomato Soup has been my favorite soup ever since I can remember. Creamy tomato goodness in every spoonful!
    Get the Recipe: My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole

    Pork Chops With Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    Easy pork chop with creamy mushroom sauce, served alongside mashed potatoes and broccoli, garnished with parsley.
    Pork Chops With Cream Of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce are the best way to cook tender pork chops in a flavorful sauce made with cream of mushroom soup. It's absolutely perfect for a weeknight meal!
    Get the Recipe: Pork Chops With Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

    Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

    The cake on a plate.
    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!
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

    Two slices of bread topped with melting butter on a plate.
    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor tastes amazing and the aroma while bread is baking is heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

    Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

    A bowlful of salad.
    Cucumber Onion Salad. 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.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

    The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

    A spoon lifting a serving of creamy tuna noodle casserole with a golden breadcrumb topping and vegetable sides from a baking dish.
    Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This is The Best Old Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe! It’s the perfect way to jazz canned tuna to create a classic and comforting meal any night of the week.
    Get the Recipe: The Best Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Grandma's Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

    A slice of cheeseburger pie on a plate, topped with melted cheese and accompanied by slices of pickle, inspired by an old fashioned recipe.
    Grandma's Bacon Cheeseburger Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pie is exactly like a bacon cheeseburger in a pie crust! Ketchup, mustard, relish, bacon, ground meat and lots of cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    A plate of fruit salad.
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit Kitchen Divas.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    The Best Old Fashioned Burger

    Three hamburgers with sesame seed buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and grilled beef patties on a white plate.
    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!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Old Fashioned Burger

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Mom's Old Fashioned Stovetop Pot Roast

    Breaded Cornflake Pork Chops

    Breaded fried fish fillet garnished with parsley, served on a white plate with roasted asparagus and lemon wedges. Discover easy pork chop recipes for your next meal!
    Breaded Pork Chops with Cornflakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Cornflake Pork Chops are easy to make and have the perfectly crisp and crunchy texture! The outside cooks up extra crispy while the pork stays nice and juicy on the inside! The best breaded pork chops ever!
    Get the Recipe: Breaded Cornflake Pork Chops

    One Pan Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

    A close-up image of a cheesy pasta dish with tomato sauce and ground meat, garnished with chopped parsley.
    Easy Cheeseburger Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the easiest, perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cheeseburger Pasta

    Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions

    Cooked pearl onions with herbs in a skillet, scooped with a wooden spoon for an easy vegetable side.
    Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Honey Glazed Pearl Onions recipe is a delicious side dish that's so easy to prepare. The honey glaze adds a nice balance to the pearl onions. It only takes a few ingredients to make these honey glazed onions.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions

    Breakfast Corned Beef Hash Casserole

    A scoop of Breakfast Corned Beef Hash Casserole is lifted into the air.
    Breakfast Corned Beef Hash Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Corned Beef Hash Casserole is full of savory corned beef and crispy hash brown potatoes. Combined with gooey cheese you have the perfect balanced breakfast.
    Get the Recipe: Breakfast Corned Beef Hash Casserole

    The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

    A slice of sticky toffee apple pudding with vanilla ice cream on top, drizzled with caramel sauce, on a plate.
    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!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker)

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe

    Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread

    Two slices of bread cut from loaf.
    Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread Recipe results in a sweet and moist pumpkin treat that you will love. It’s made with real pumpkin and a variety of warm spices.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread

    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.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Cookies With Old Fashioned Oats And Caramel

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    We are the kitchen divas: Karin and my partner in life, Ken.

    We have been attached at the heart and hip since the first day we met, and we love to create new dishes to keep things interesting. Variety is definitely the spice of life!

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