Retro Recipes from the ‘50s and ‘60s: 103 Vintage Appetizers, Dinners, and Drinks Everyone Will Love
In Retro Recipes from the ‘50s and ‘60s, Cutthroat Kitchen star Addie Gundry serves up nostalgic recipes from the Mad Men era, like Beef Wellington and Grasshopper Pie, finally get the rediscovery they’re due. Post-war rationing became a distant memory, and the rise of home entertainment culture made for prettier, more complex food. With French influence from Julia Child, and elegant aspirational figures like Jacqueline Kennedy, suburban dinner parties went glam. Backyard barbecues, fondues gathering everyone around a table, and not to mention cocktail parties were booming. From 1950's casseroles and hors d'oevres to more modern, adventurous dishes, there's plenty to celebrate and embrace! Available NOW!
"It takes a genuine senior citizen to recall popular foods from the 1950s and ’60s. But baby boomers’ offspring no doubt will have relished many of the recipes Gundry has collected...Most recipes are a breeze to concoct from pantry staples, but even Gundry’s simplified beef Wellington has its place for celebratory dinners." —Mark Knoblauch, Booklist
"This collection of popular recipes from the 1950s and ’60s contains what you might expect to find in a cookbook from the time or written on weathered index cards in grandma’s recipe box...Gundry has made it easy for theme-party planners to find the necessary recipes all in one place." —Publishers Weekly
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Super-Easy Crab Puffs
A good savory appetizer can be hard to find, especially when you don’t want to spend all afternoon prepping it in the kitchen. That’s why we made these easy crab puffs, which are completely delicious and also completely easy to make. One thing that makes this recipe so simple is that these are baked crab puffs. There’s no need to stand over a hot stove cooking up this appetizer. Just assemble the ingredients, (which include some amazing secret flavors) and let them bake while you get ready for your party!
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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
When you’re cooking up a storm, it can be a relief to let the slow cooker handle one of your favorite dishes. That’s what you can do with this slow cooker green bean casserole, which is as delicious as it is easy to make. This green bean casserole recipe uses fresh green beans, so you get plenty of flavor and a great texture. Plus, it features a homemade mushroom cream sauce, making this family classic into a dish that’s elegant enough for any occasion. Who says green bean casserole is just for the holidays?
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Party Cheese Ball
This cheese ball recipe is a retro fad that we’re thrilled is back. It’s an easy appetizer that takes all the goodness of cheese and crackers, but takes it to the next level with delicious mix-ins like Dijon mustard and chopped pecans. What’s not to love? This easy cheese ball recipe is the perfect thing to make for your next party. Your guests will love the blast from the past, and they’ll love the taste of this delicious appetizer even more. As a bonus, this recipe is really easy to make.
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Creamsicle Jell-O Mold
There’s something about orange creamsicle flavor that feels like hanging out with your favorite people. Whether it’s getting dreamsicle dessert pops from the ice cream truck or enjoying a creamsicle jello mold after dinner with friends, this flavor just says, “it’s a good night.” It’s easy to have a good night – or afternoon – with this recipe for creamsicle jello, which is super easy to make. All you need is a few ingredients, and a few hours for it to chill, and you can enjoy your own slice of happiness with your friends and family.
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Homemade Candy Buttons
Homemade candy buttons are the cutest retro treat that you may have forgotten about. You also might not have known that you can make those candy dots on a paper roll at home. But in fact it’s easy to recreate this classic colorful candy! Make a batch of these homemade candy buttons for a special event, or even just a fun weekend activity with your kids. Everyone will love the throw back, and the candies themselves are the sweet treat that you didn’t know you’ve been craving.
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