20 retro recipes every generation can agree are the best
These are the recipes everyone – from Boomer to Zoomer – has always loved and trusted … and always will.
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Sure, some of Grandma’s recipes aren’t exactly fan favourites (we’re looking at you tripe stew), but so many incredible dishes have really stood the test of time.
From the trusty 80-year-old cornflake biscuit recipe to some of our OG recipes on the taste.com.au that might be decades old (with questionable images!) but are still highly rated by our members.
Here’s a retro favourite that is sure to be a hit with the kids. Made in one pot, it’s sure to be a hit with the adults too.
Napolean or Mille-feuille is a classic French pastry traditionally made of three layers of pastry and two layers of creme patissiere.
It’s easy to make your own Pimm’s if you already have gin, vermouth and an orange-based liqueur to hand – if not, buy a bottle of Pimm’s No 1 Cup, and celebrate the start of summer the way the Brits do.
Gather the loved ones and serve up some fresh cheesy damper with your next family roast.
This moist tea cake has a spicy sugar surprise on the top.
Turn a classic family favourite into a warm winter curry with this tasty apricot chicken recipe.
Pick up a few ingredients from the supermarket, including a barbecued chicken, and then head home to make this easy and hearty pie.
What’s not to love about this retro dish?
Classic bread and butter pudding
For the perfect cosy dessert to devour on a night in, you can’t look past classic bread and butter pudding.
If you think preparing prawns mid-week is too hard, think again. This easy sauce made with curry powder and milk goes beautifully with fresh red prawns and is done in 20 minutes. Serve with rice.
Try this tasty Greek lemon and chicken soup for a fresh start to your winter meal.
Cinnamon scrolls with condensed milk custard
This sweet cinnamon scroll traybake is a simple winter dessert and makes the most of on-hand ingredients from your pantry.
A creamy chicken dinner fit for a king! Done in half an hour and in one pot, too. You will need some pasta or rice to soak up that lovely sauce.
Try these apple turnovers as a great dessert or a treat fit for any occasion.
Make it mild or spice things up a little - that’s the beauty of this golden savoury slice.
For a stylish twist to the Sunday roast, serve up these sensational potatoes as a side dish.
Make your curry in a hurry with this quick lamb curry recipe.
Spinach, bacon and parmesan quiche
Taste member apmum calls this “the best quiche recipe ever”. Give it a try and see if you agree!
With rave reviews this special fried rice is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Warm gooey butterscotch sauce over the top of an oven-baked date-filled pudding. Need we say more?
For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.
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