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These recipes for nostalgia come together with just a few ingredients.
Often, vintage recipes are surprisingly simple with just a few ingredients. Perhaps that's why they have stood the test of time, from the '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, or '80s (Dare we now say '90s?) These 20 retro dishes came from our great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents—and with just three ingredients and tons of nostalgia, everyone should know how to make them.
01 of 20
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
"These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat. Perfect for gluten-free bakers or anyone craving cookies in a hurry!" —heather
02 of 20
Crunchy French Onion Chicken
"I have been making this for years, and not only is it easy to make, it tastes great... Everyone I’ve ever made them for has loved them and asked for the recipe." —AceStew4530
03 of 20
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
"This baked Brie recipe is simple to make with a wheel of brie cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry. It's so good served hot out of the oven and won't last long on your holiday table!" —Nancy Vejvoda
04 of 20
Apricot Jam
"This homemade apricot jam is not only fun to make, but it is also very delicious. I love to save money, especially with my big family. So making my own jams and jellies is a favorite hobby of mine. There's nothing like your own fresh jam on toasted bread!" —Megan
05 of 20
Bible Study Apple Cobbler
"Love Love Love. It’s so easy and the name suits it Perfectly!! That’s exactly what I made mine for, a Bible Study Group. They thought I put a lot of effort into it but I had to be honest and share your fabulous recipe with everyone. Thank you for the easiest, yummiest dessert EVER!! We will be enjoying this one for many occasions to come!" —Southern Sunshine Southern Su
06 of 20
Southern Tea Sandwiches
"I haven't had a tomato sandwich in a long long time, but I really enjoyed them as a child when my grandmother would make them on slightly toasted bread. Her family was from Savannah, Ga. not to mention she grew up during the Depression, so tomato sandwiches may have been a go to sandwich back then. Thank you sharing your recipe. This brings back fond memories of eating with my mommom." —gretchen hendricks
07 of 20
3-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts
"I am a lazy novice cook and am always looking for "stupid easy" recipes. This was a home run. I never thought using butter instead of olive oil could make such a difference... Healthy, and yummy, too. Win win and win some more!" —Leslie in Dallas
08 of 20
Nonnie's Milk Toast
"Wonderfully quick and easy and great when one wants a single serving of a sweet treat. My mother served this to me a few times as a child. I know she got the recipe from her mother. Both have passed away and I post this recipe in honor of those hard working women." —Snoopy498
09 of 20
3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
"I made exactly as is but without the addition of almond flavouring which hubby doesn’t like. The family loved it with ice cream. I used cherry pie filling bought at a bulk store which in my opinion is way better than canned. Great recipe and super easy to make." —Suzanne Livingstone
10 of 20
Homemade Cheese
"Learn how to make cheese with this simple recipe for homemade cheese. I use it to make a version of Mexican queso fresco and the same recipe for homemade ricotta cheese." —SUNFLOWER71
11 of 20
Deep-Fried Peanuts
"A true Southern delicacy, this deep-fried peanuts recipe comes from the peanut capital of the world, Sylvester, Georgia. Passed down through generations, this is a sure crowd-pleaser straight from momma's kitchen." —Kristi Whittington
12 of 20
Salmon and Chive Tea Sandwiches
"Tasty little potluck sandwiches that always go over big." —almondjoy2807
13 of 20
Super Duper Applesauce (Grandma's Secret Revealed)
"For years my grandma made this sauce. It is amazingly delicious, do try it." —wikiwix
14 of 20
Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut
"Full of probiotics, this traditionally fermented sauerkraut is a tasty and healthy accompaniment to sandwiches, meats, and more." —Olenka
15 of 20
Mom's Christmas Fudge
"This has been a Christmas staple in our house since the early 1980s. It's ridiculously easy and pretty yummy." —FrackFamily5 CACT
16 of 20
EZ Party Cheese Ball
"This has been a big hit for many years as an appetizer, or just for a snack. It is always nice to have when friends drop by, and it freezes very well. If you enjoy nuts, roll the cheese ball in about a half cup of chopped pecans." —Nanci Stroupe
17 of 20
Brown Sugar Ham Steak
"I have been making ham steaks for years. This was just wonderful and so easy to make! Always tender. Sometimes I will add cloves and pineapple. My family loves it either with or without the added cloves and pineapple, depends if I have it on hand." —msranae
18 of 20
Easy Rib Eye Roast
"This drink contains neither cream or eggs - contrary to the name." —Bianca Elshafei
19 of 20
Chocolate Pretzel Treats
"Pretzel Hershey kiss treats topped with M&Ms candies. These are really fun to make with the kids for a wonderful chocolate treat." —LCDOYLE
20 of 20
Ridiculously Simple Roast Chicken
"I never review recipes but this one is a keeper. Easy, delicious, perfectly cooked chicken each time." —Caroline
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