Lime jello cucumber salad: a retro molded salad with lime gelatin, grated cucumber, sour cream, mayo, and cottage cheese. A classic Midwestern church-supper dish from the 1960s.
Easy asparagus salad with whole canned asparagus spears, sieved hard-boiled egg, and mayonnaise on lettuce. A retro 5-minute side that feels straight out of a 1960s ladies' luncheon.
Chilled asparagus salad on red leaf lettuce with a spoonful of buttermilk mayonnaise and chopped pecans. Elegant composed presentation at just 15 calories per serving.
Newfoundland potato salad is a creamy, mashed-potato-based salad folded with cooked peas, mixed vegetables, and mayonnaise. A maritime Canadian classic that lands somewhere between mashed potatoes and coleslaw.
Grilled cheese sandwich with olivada: challah bread smeared with briny black olive paste, layered with Swiss cheese and optional tomato, grilled crisp. A Mediterranean twist on a classic.
Retro frosted liver pate made from braunschweiger mounded with garlic, onion, and basil, then coated in a cream cheese and hot pepper sauce frosting. A classic party spread served with dark rye crackers.
Frozen hash browns baked in melted Velveeta and mayonnaise, topped with crumbled bacon until bubbly and golden. Four ingredients. Zero shame. Total crowd-pleaser.
Pea and carrot salad with lovage tosses steamed fresh peas and baby carrots in a creamy mayo-yogurt dressing with Dijon mustard. The herb lovage adds a celery-like depth you won't get from parsley.
Light chicken salad sandwich filling with shredded carrots, celery, grated onion, and light mayo. Make it ahead and stash it in the fridge for quick lunches all week.
Garlic-parsley finger sandwiches blend fresh garlic, chopped parsley, and mayonnaise into a tea-time spread on thinly sliced white bread. Four-ingredient party appetizer cut on the diagonal.
Calves liver stroganoff with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and white wine in a tangy low-fat yogurt sauce over noodles. A lighter, iron-rich spin on the classic in just 30 minutes.
Pear Waldorf salad with chopped fresh pears, celery, and nuts tossed in mayonnaise. A fruity twist on the classic Waldorf that swaps apples for juicy, sweet pears. Ready in 10 minutes.
Creamy shrimp spread blended with cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, and dill. A quick food processor appetizer for crackers or rye bread, ready in minutes.
SPAM blended smooth with onion, jalapeño peppers, and mayo for a spicy, creamy dip that's ready to chill in 5 minutes flat. Scoop it up with chips or crackers for easy no-cook snacking.
Green bean and new potato salad with garlic-tarragon mayo. Steamed and tossed warm so the dressing sinks in, the kind of bright, crisp summer side that goes with everything off the grill.
Deviled eggs dressed up as tiny mice with olive ears, pimento eyes, and chocolate sprinkle "droppings." A hilarious Halloween appetizer kids will flip over.
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