Ready for somenostalgia and satisfied smilesat your table?
Give these retro recipes a try, and we’re sure they’ll stir up good memories.
Take it from ourSouthern LivingTest Kitchen: a retro dish like this is made for being sopped up withcornbread.
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Roslyn Carter’s famous pimiento cheese recipe is no different.
If not, it’s time to resurrect this retro luncheon favorite.
Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
If you recognize this old-school snack, you’re not alone.
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These salty bites keep coming back because they’re just that good.
It’s also a good way to use leftover cornbread.
This delicious recipe is all the convincing you’re gonna wanna bring them back.
Simply prep the ingredients and chill until it’s time to assemble and serve.
It’s time to add it to your menu.
Here’s our updated spin on the beloved classic.
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Pineapple Casserole
To some, pineapple casserole might sound crazy.
To others, it’s been a fixture at Easter lunches forever.
Whichever side you’re on, this is a truly Southern recipe you should try.
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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
Remember this one?
Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
Rice is the base for many old-fashioned Southern dishes, including this one-pot Lowcountry dinner.
Coca-Cola Cake
Coca-Cola cake is one of the trustiest cake recipes of all time.
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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Use blueberries fresh from the farmers' market for this timeless and simple cornmeal cake.
Mrs. Floyd’s Divinity
This vintage candy’s name fits it wellit’s truly divine.
Whip up this classic candy to sweeten your holiday dessert tray.
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The layers are filled with rich lemon curd.
Apple Stack Cake
According to Appalachian folklore, this cake was traditionally a wedding delicacy.
Women in the community brought individual cake layers that were then stacked together.
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Buttermilk Spoon Bread
Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.
Still, this one begs to be remembered.
Ham-and-Bean Soup
Beans always promise to make for a filling dish.
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Fruity, light, and dressed with the signature mayonnaise, it won’t disappoint.
Serve every slice with a few candied pecans and a drizzle of Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce.
It’s so good that it merits being made even when there isn’t a funeral.
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Retro Rum Punch
Get out your punch bowl and make this throwback recipe for your next gathering.
Fruit juices are spiked with two kinds of rum for a spirited and fruity cocktail.
The crunchy, buttery cracker topping will make you fall in love.
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This updated recipe proves cheese balls never go out of style.
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