15 Vintage Recipes That'll Remind You of Grandma

By Rosa L. • Apr 16, 2024

Granny is always serving up something delicious. From comforting bakes to sugary sweets, she just can't help filling us up to the brim. These 15 Recipes That'll Remind You of Grandma are sure to bring a vintage flair to your kitchen and fill your house with aromas of a time long ago. It'll bring a smile to your face as you reminisce and indulge!

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#1. Granny's Secret Trifle

You wouldn't guess it from her sweet smile and darling giggle, but grandma has a couple of secrets up her sleeve that she's just not willing to tell. Oh, don't worry, most of them are silly stories about grandpa that embarrass her and yummy recipes she doesn't want anyone copycatting. There is this one especially creamy and fruit-filled treat she'd always make, and whenever we'd beg for her to let us in on process behind getting the goods, she'd respond with, "When you're older." Ugh. That used to drive us wild. But FINALLY. After years and years of waiting, Granny's Secret Trifle was let out of the bag and now we make it ALL the time. We can never get enough of its delightful airiness and sweet juiciness. It's a dream come true, figuratively and literally. Now... just don't tell her that we've posted Granny's Secret Trifle here for you to see... surely, she'll just be happy knowing that everyone's happy now too!

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#2. Grandma's Chocolate Delight

To know her is to love her. That's our grandma. She's just about the cutest little thing you have ever seen. She's always dressed just in the most darling outfits and whipping up a sweet treat for anyone who stops by. It's no surprise that Grandma's Chocolate Delight is her specialty. It's as sweet as she is with the richness of chocolate pudding and the fluffiness of whipped topping making it just the best. Chilled to reach that perfect consistency, Grandma's Chocolate Delight is really just as lovely as she is!

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#3. Granny's Enchiladas

Our sweet granny. She's so funny. She loves it when we come over, and she always insists she makes us a meal she self-named, Granny's Enchiladas. And we don't mind because it's one of our favorite things; sitting at the table with her, munching on tender tortillas wrapped around juicy, salsa-infused chicken and topped with melty cheese as she tells us stories about one of her and grandpa's crazy adventures. She makes sure to always have all our favorite toppings on hand and we don't know how she does it, but they're always the freshest we've ever tasted. So, just about once a week, we head on over to get our fix of Granny's Enchiladas with story time... it's truly the best thing ever!

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#4. Granny's Creamed Peas

Granny's Creamed Peas are exactly what you're hoping for from a classic home-cooked side dish! Creamy, hearty, and so, so rich, the peas are tender and bright and ready to just be scooped up! With crispy fried onions on top, Granny's Creamed Peas really pair well with chicken or steak, or anything you could imagine! Mmmm, just like how Granny makes it!

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#5. Grandma's Homemade Rice Pudding

Grandma's Homemade Rice Pudding really tastes like home. When things feel hard or we start missing the comfort of her cozy kitchen, we make this warm, cinnamon-y rice treat that makes everything feel better. There's nothing like it. It's simple but that's why we love it so much. So, the next time you're feeling a little homesick, make our Grandma's Homemade Rice Pudding... you'll feel better by the last spoonful!

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#6. Granny's Famous Gingersnaps

Some cookies are just more meaningful, and these are as tasty as they are loved! Granny's Famous Gingersnaps are certainly going to warm your heart. That wonderful molasses flavor sure does shine through in these chewy little whippersnappers. So, whip up a batch of Granny's Famous Gingersnaps and feel all the love. She sure knows how to snap you out of a dessert slump!

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#7. Granny's Chicken & Rice Supper

There is nothing more downhome than this! Granny's Chicken & Rice Supper is a wholesome meal you can never get enough of! Juicy chicken breasts are coated with a seasoned panko breadcrumb coating, lightly browned, and then baked until crunchy, yet fork tender, and served alongside a bed of herbed rice. Plus, it's all drizzled with some delicious brown gravy to make this meal a forever-favorite. Not that you shouldn't visit her often, but now you don't have to go to her house every time you crave Granny's Chicken & Rice Supper.

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#8. Granny's Beef Bake

We aren't sure exactly how this tasty combination came to be, but we are sure glad it did! Granny's Beef Bake is the all-time most requested casserole at each and every gathering, and in just a couple bites, you will understand why! Granny knows how to please with all the layers of perfectly seasoned, tomato-sauced ground beef and the tangy sour cream-cream cheese combo, all snuggled in with wavy egg noodles and then topped with that melted sharp cheddar cheese. You know, we don't know if this was an accidental or planned cooking experiment for her, but we do know that Granny's Beef Bake sure passes the taste test every single time. It is Granny-created and everyone-approved!

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#9. Granny's Hash Brown Bake

Waking up to breakfast at Grandma's house was always a wonderful moment; running down the hall to see what wonder would emerge from the kitchen, bouncing in anticipation as the dish landed on the table. This excitement became tenfold when it turned out she made Granny's Hash Brown Bake! Underneath the ooey-gooey melty cheese was a crunchy, creamy, and tangy bake filled with hearty potatoes and even more cheese (does anything say good morning quite so well as melty cheese?). It takes less than an hour to relive the magic of Granny's Hash Brown Bake anytime and only a few quick steps too! Some traditions just make everyone happy, and this is one of them!

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#10. Grandma B's Strawberry Lemon Freezer Pie

Was it even a trip to grandma's house without a slice of Grandma B's Strawberry Lemon Freezer Pie?! If you ask us, the answer is definitely not. Thankfully, our Grandma B loves to spoil us so we can always count on her to pull out her graham cracker-crusted, light, and creamy treat every time we pull into the drive. We love it because it's got just the right amount of citrusy tang with the perfect amount of strawberry sweetness. And we have to watch ourselves because we could easily eat the whole pie during one visit... but that wouldn't be very nice to granny. She deserves some, too! So, pack your bags and head on over, Grandma B's Strawberry Lemon Freezer Pie is waiting for you!

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#11. Granny's Icebox Sundae

She sure always knows how to treat us right! Granny's Icebox Sundae is a treat the whole family looks forward to again and again, much like visiting Granny. Layers of creamy vanilla ice cream and semisweet chocolate perch atop a crunchy vanilla wafer crust, and then get frozen together, just waiting to be shared with everyone and anyone that comes a-callin'. You want ice cream, where ya gonna go? You know where! Granny's Icebox Sundae will always be there waiting for you. She's just the best... just like this dessert!

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#12. Granny's Ham & Bean Soup

It's cold outside and it's Sunday. These two things can only mean one thing! It's finally time for the long-awaited Granny's Ham & Bean Soup... our family staple recipe! She knew when it was time to bring out the slow cooker and add a tasty ham hock, some mixed beans, and some perfectly seasoned broth to create the perfect meal for our family gathering! Warm, hearty, and heart-warming, Granny's Ham & Bean Soup includes all the unforgettable homestyle flavors. Bring back the simpler times! There isn't anything better than great food and seeing family before a crazy week ahead. This is comfort food for the win!

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#13. Granny's Pork Shoulder

When you're in Granny's kitchen, you pretty much know that everything she makes that touches your tastebuds is going to be the best you've ever had. Take Granny's Pork Shoulder, for instance. Sounds average, right? Well, boy, oh, boy, is it not one of the tenderest, juiciest versions of pork shoulder you ever did taste. Not only is the meat cooked to perfection every time, but the sweet apple sauce it simmers in will blow your mind with every taste. So, the next time you're in her kitchen, make sure you request Granny's Pork Shoulder! Trust us, it's so very good!

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#14. Granny's Finest Bake

Some things never go out of style and some people know that! Granny's Finest Bake is an old-fashioned meal that will never let you down and is always in style. This vintage find is loaded with chunks of tender chicken, steamy white rice, and surrounded with a flavorful, creamy sauce and, everyone's all-time favorite, parmesan cheese. Old is new again with Granny's Finest Bake. She knows where it's at when it comes to great comfort food done right and done quickly. Granny has got the goods on good food! The end!

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#15. Granny's Vegetable Soup

The title of vintage-tinged soup is a bit misleading — there is actually beef in Granny's Vegetable Soup. But there are also enough veggies to make it feel like you're getting your daily serving in. While Granny's Vegetable Soup simmers on the stove, your home will be filled with wonderful aromas akin to grandma’s house.

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