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1960s Recipes We Need to Bring Back

May 9, 2019 By Lisa Sharp 2 Comments

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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.

collage of 1960s food

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.

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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

Photo Credit: www.fabfood4all.co.uk

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

Photo Credit: consumerqueen.com

A vintage recipe with a vintage candy? Sounds like a hit!

Easy Crock Pot Meatballs

Photo Credit: consumerqueen.com

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

Photo Credit: www.sidewalkshoes.com

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

Photo Credit: unsophisticook.com

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.

Mom's Best Potato Salad

Photo Credit: lifewithdee.com

This is actually my grandma's recipe!

No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert

Photo Credit: www.meatloafandmelodrama.com

Icebox​ cakes were very popular in the 1960s and something we need to bring back this summer.

Homemade “Miracle Whip Dressing”

Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com

Miracle Whip was pretty popular in the 60s. It's not my favorite but maybe this homemade version could change my mind.

Ribbon Sandwiches

Photo Credit: www.cheaprecipeblog.com

Many fillings for sandwiches in the ​50s and 60s were downright weird but these sound pretty good.

Busy Day Swiss Steak

Photo Credit: lifewithdee.com

Swiss steak was popular in the 50s and 60s. It's a great frugal and simple meal.

Stork Club Cocktail

Photo Credit: www.karenskitchenstories.com

If you are a fan of Mad Men you have to try this cocktail.

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Divan

Photo Credit: www.theseasonedmom.com

A classic mid-century dish!

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Photo Credit: www.theseasonedmom.com

Salisbury steak has been around for a long time but was very popular in the 1960s.

Unicorn Jello Poke Cake

Photo Credit: www.squirrelsofafeather.com

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

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Lawry's was a popular restaurant in the 1960s so it's only fitting to share this recipe.

Chinese Chicken Salad

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Chinese chicken salad is one of my grandma's favorites and was a hit in the 60s.

Grandma Sybil's Dilly Bread

Photo Credit: www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com

Random fact- dilly bread was a Pillsbury Bake-off prize winner in the 1960s.

Spanish Bar Cake

Photo Credit: www.rockrecipes.com

I hadn't heard of this cake until this recipe but now I want it.

Cherry Bell Cookies

Photo Credit: numstheword.com

These sound delicious but seem to be being lost. Let's all bake some and bring them back.

Classic Egg Salad Recipe

Photo Credit: www.organizedisland.com

Sandwiches were rarely just sandwiches in the 60s and egg salad is a classic filling.

Grandma's Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Photo Credit: beyondfrosting.com

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

Photo Credit: www.4theloveoffoodblog.com

This sounds pretty great and unique.

If you are looking for the weirder 1960s recipes be sure to check out The Mid-Century Menu. They are brave over there and try even the weirdest of recipes.

And be sure to keep coming back and sign up for my email newsletter below so you don’t miss posts. I will be sure a lot more vintage recipes from my collection soon.

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  1. Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather

    May 11, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks for sharing my jello cake recipe 🙂 Cool retro roundup!

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    • Lisa Sharp

      May 12, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      It’s such a fun take on a vintage recipe!

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