Frommeatloafto freshvegetablesand more, many time-honoredrecipesare due for a comeback.
Plus, don’t miss21 Old-Fashioned Midwestern Desserts to Try This Weekend.
Get our recipe for Classic Meatloaf.
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With a crispy cornmeal crust and an easy frying technique, this recipe is achievable for any home cook.
Get our recipe for Southern-Style Cornmeal Catfish with Tomato Gravy.
And just so you know,your ultimate restaurant and supermarket survival guide is here!
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The tender, chewy dumplings provide a perfect textural pairing with the moist chicken.
It all gets coated in a down-home gravy that whips up nostalgia in an instant.
For a trip down memory lane, bring this classic to a table near you.
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Get our recipe for Chicken and Dumplings.
Get our recipe for a Classic Green Bean Casserole.
Get the recipe from the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.
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(And here isthe easy way to make healthier comfort foods!)
Brown Butter Honey-Glazed Carrots
Sometimes, simplicity brings out the best flavors from quality ingredients.
To round out your dinner, this should prove an instant favorite.
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Get the recipe from Little Spice Jar.
Paired with the fluffy cheddar muffins, each bite of ham will be a taste of heaven.
Get the recipe from The Baker Mama.
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They’re easier to make than traditional steaks on the grill.
And each portion packs in so much flavor, you’ll wonder why you never tried this recipe sooner.
Sunday Chili
It’s harder to find Sunday Chili on home menus nowadays.
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With easy-to-find ingredients and little prep work, this dish deserves a revival.
Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum.
While many of these recipes deserve to have died out, some deserve a second chance.
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And the acidity of the soda helps tenderize the meat, making for one delectable ham.
Get the recipe from Taste and Tell.
(And if you’re confused, we’re talking about dried fruit, not ground meat.)
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These traditional pies show that simple ingredients are all it’s crucial that you make a family staple.
They’re quick to whip up and can impress everyone you share them with.
Get the recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking.
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Get the recipe from Recipe Tin Eats.
New England Fish Pie
Meat pies have gone the way of the dinosaurs for no good reason.
Try out this recipe that your forefathers would love and learn why it was a favorite years ago.
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Get the recipe from The View from Great Island.
After just one bite, you might find your new weekday meal.
Get the recipe from Creme de la Crumb.
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If you haven’t given lamb a shot, this should be your gateway in.
Get the recipe from ZenBelly.
Get the recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
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Just confirm to pace yourself, as you’ll want to gobble everything you make up in one go.
Get the recipe from Foxes Love Lemons.
Their crispy, fried goodness would be one of the most looked-forward-to items on the nightly menu.
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By revisiting this classic in an easy-to-make recipe, you will rediscover why this classic dish was so beloved.
Get our recipe from Savory Simple.
Roast Lamb
Roast lamb used to appear on home chefs' menus frequently.
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The tender juiciness of the meat compares to no otheryou’ll be back for seconds.
Fresh, nutritious veggies caramelize and perfectly complement the cooked sausage.
This meal is easy to make and will kindly anyone who tries it.
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Get the recipe from Simple Green Moms.
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie was once a go-to meal that every family would clamor for.
But with such involved preparation, this dish was an easy candidate for falling to the wayside.
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If you’ve never tasted this scrumptious combination of beef and potatoes, now is the time.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Just don’t forget to top it all off with some extra cream sauce!
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This could be the perfect recipe for a party or anytime you oughta impress.
Get the recipe from Averie Cooks.
Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken stands as a favorite for good reason.
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For a taste of retro America, give this mid-century classic a shot.
Get the recipe from The Cozy Cook.
Get the recipe from I Am a Food Blog.
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With such massive portion sizes, they became meals in themselves.
Don’t forget about this creamy Italian-American classic that pairs excellently over your choice of linguine.
Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats.
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By pairing them with a classic cream sauce, you might discover why they took the nation by storm.
This Mediterranean take on chicken was all the rage decades ago but has fallen out of popularity.
Get the recipe from Inquiring Chef.
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Venison Cutlets
Finding fresh venison proves challenging, and it has only gotten harder over the years.
The perfectly seared cuts pair perfectly with any starch and provide the perfect alternative to standard red meats.
Easy Cheeseburger Pie
With a name like cheeseburger pie, what’s not to love?
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Take a second chance with this meal and it will be your new all-time favorite.
Get the recipe from Five Heart Home.
It’s no wonder it took the culinary world by storm generations ago!
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Whether it’s a holiday get-together or a regular weekend, this recipe is for you.
With no refined kitchen skills necessary, this recipe is the perfect blast from the past.
Get the recipe from Diethood.
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The noodles and beef are the perfect remedies for cold weather.
It’s perfect for any celebration where you’re gonna wanna feed a group.
They can be customized with different types of meat and served with any healthy pasta that you love.
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Get our recipe for Classic Meatballs.
Get the recipes from How Sweet Eats.
The slow cooker takes the work out of this dish and doesn’t heat up the whole room.
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Get our recipe for Turkey Cassoulet.
Lasagna
No old-fashioned recipe roundup is complete without classic lasagna.
The beauty of this Italian dish is that it can be customized to your health goals.
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This specific recipe utilizes chicken sausage for less fat.
Shrimp and Grits
This classic Southern dish gets boosted with mushroom and turkey kielbasa.
These ingredients also stretch the shrimp, which can be an expensive ingredient, making this weeknight-friendly.
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Get our recipe for Shrimp and Grits.
Mix and match these recipes and you could eat a different classic dish for well over a month.
A previous version of this article was originally published on March 8, 2020.
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