Not all 1960s food was weird. These are some of the 1960s recipes that need to make a come back. Let’s throw a few cocktail parties and try these foods again.
The other day I shared a meal plan from the 1950s and now it’s time to check out some recipes from the 1960s. Both times featured very interesting food.
Why was there so much jello and so many jello molds? Does everything need to be mushy and in some weird shape?
Not all the food was bad though. Many recipes we really should still be making today because they are delicious. These are some of those recipes. Don’t worry, there will be some weird ones thrown in at the end for you to check out.
1960s Recipes You Need to Try
Some recipes likely need to stay in the 1960s but these are not those recipes, these we need to bring back.
Bacon Roly Poly or Clanger
This is some 1960s food British style! It sounds so interesting and isn't bacon still a food trend?
Cherry Cinnamon Cobbler with Red Hots
A vintage recipe with a vintage candy? Sounds like a hit!
Easy Crock Pot Meatballs
When looking at vintage cookbooks and magazine you quickly find meatballs of all sorts were all the rage. These actually sound delicious.
Easy Mai Tai
Tiki drinks were all the rage in the 50s and 60s and the classic Mai Tai is a great example.
Easy Tuna Casserole With Egg Noodles
Can you have a list of 1960s recipes without tuna casserole? I love tuna but have never had tuna casserole, maybe I should change that.
No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert
Icebox cakes were very popular in the 1960s and something we need to bring back this summer.
Homemade “Miracle Whip Dressing”
Miracle Whip was pretty popular in the 60s. It's not my favorite but maybe this homemade version could change my mind.
Ribbon Sandwiches
Many fillings for sandwiches in the 50s and 60s were downright weird but these sound pretty good.
Busy Day Swiss Steak
Swiss steak was popular in the 50s and 60s. It's a great frugal and simple meal.
Stork Club Cocktail
If you are a fan of Mad Men you have to try this cocktail.
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
Salisbury steak has been around for a long time but was very popular in the 1960s.
Unicorn Jello Poke Cake
I have a vintage jello poke cake recipe to share soon but until then check out this updated unicorn version.
Lawry's Famous Creamed Spinach
Lawry's was a popular restaurant in the 1960s so it's only fitting to share this recipe.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Chinese chicken salad is one of my grandma's favorites and was a hit in the 60s.
Grandma Sybil's Dilly Bread
Random fact- dilly bread was a Pillsbury Bake-off prize winner in the 1960s.
Spanish Bar Cake
I hadn't heard of this cake until this recipe but now I want it.
Cherry Bell Cookies
These sound delicious but seem to be being lost. Let's all bake some and bring them back.
Classic Egg Salad Recipe
Sandwiches were rarely just sandwiches in the 60s and egg salad is a classic filling.
Grandma's Pineapple Upside Down Cake
It's hard to find a vintage cookbook or women's magazine without seeing pineapple upside down cake.
Vintage Kentucky Bourbon Black Fruit Cake with Cinnamon Glaze
This sounds pretty great and unique.
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Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather
Thanks for sharing my jello cake recipe 🙂 Cool retro roundup!
Lisa Sharp
It’s such a fun take on a vintage recipe!
Robert Ernest
I am on a quest to find a recipe for Lemon Muffins my mom made circa 1960.
I am guessing she used a recipe she found in a women’s magazine.
What women’s magazines had the most recipes?
Lisa Sharp
Better Homes and Garden would be a good place to look. They actually have an archive you can pay to search.
BonnyJean Burns
I am looking for a recipe from the 60’s for a chocolate cake that has tomato soup in it. Do you or any of your readers have any ideas where I might find it?
Lisa Sharp
There are a few versions out there. The easiest thing to do would be google “chocolate cake with tomato soup.” You’ll have to see which is closest to what you remember.