This super easy cheese ball makes a great, retro appetizer for any occasion. Shape cream cheese, cheddar, and simple seasonings into a ball and roll in toasted pecans. Serve with crackers and fresh veggie sticks and everyone will be begging to dig in!

Easier than deviled eggs and just as delicious, these elegant deviled potatoes are filled with a creamy, dill-spiked filling.

This family favorite chicken salad has a secret ingredient that makes all the difference.

Here’s the scoop on how to bake potatoes perfectly every time, no foil needed!

Johnny Marzetti pasta casserole with a beefy tomato sauce and cheese is as appealing now as it was a century ago.

Skip the mess and time of making duck confit the hard way. With our easy method, you get mind-blowing results from nothing but duck legs and salt in 2 hours, not 2 days. It's a game-changer. Bonus by-product: plenty of glorious duck fat.

This basic tamale dough recipe will give you soft and fluffy tamales, including instructions for how to make the masa buy hand—it’s a labor of love—or with an electric mixer in half the amount of time.

Bombay potatoes are a staple Indian dish of tender potatoes tossed in spices and served with fresh cilantro. Serve this recipe as an appetizer or flavor-packed side dish.

Shredded Brussels sprouts form the base of this crunchy salad. Topped with cranberries, toasted nuts, red onion, and tossed with maple dressing, this Brussels sprouts slaw is a winter winner.

Want the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between.

Everything is better with crispy Parmesan cheese. These roasted Brussels sprouts get an upgrade thanks to crispy cheese, and the recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.

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This easy chicken and corn chowder transforms pantry staples into a hearty, creamy meal in 25 minutes. It’s brightened with Hatch green chiles for cozy, winter-ready comfort.

Make the best meatloaf ever with ground beef and pork sausage plus a base of minced carrots, onions, celery, and seasonings. Homemade meatloaf is a staple, so keep this classic recipe on hand.

This is the single easiest way to poach eggs. All you need is a mug, a microwave, and 2 minutes. Use this methods to add a perfect poached egg to your salads, avocado toasts, eggs Benedicts, or simple roasted vegetables.

Creamy cavatappi is a weeknight win. With a quick and easy cream and Parmesan sauce that feels indulgent, this simple pasta recipe is easy to customize to suit your tastes.

Cheese straws are a classic Southern snack. A cross between a cheese cracker and a savory cookie, they only take a few ingredients to make and are delicious served with wine.

When I need a filling but quick and easy dinner, I make this one-pan tortellini pasta bake. It’s meaty, saucy, and cheesy—everything my family loves.

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian American dish that you can whip up at home in just 30 minutes. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that feels special and tastes great served with pasta, mashed potatoes, and more.

I spoke to Melanie Wanders, Research & Development Specialist at King Arthur Baking Company, about how long flour lasts and the best way to store it to lengthen its shelf life.

Have a bunch of potatoes that need using up? There are plenty of ideas for turning this starchy staple into a meal everyone will love.

Recreate Taco Bell's iconic Crunchwrap Supreme at home—it's incredibly easy and arguably better than the drive-thru version.

Let pantry and freezer staples do the heavy lifting in this super easy chicken cobbler recipe. It features savory gravy, tender chicken and vegetables, and a fluffy layer of cornbread for a satisfying weeknight meal that comes together fast.

Chefs prefer Whole Foods rotisserie chicken because it’s ethically raised, seasoned right, and tender with crispy skin.

Use simple pantry ingredients for a quick cheese sauce from scratch that puts the store-bought stuff to shame. It’s easy to make and pure comfort food!

With our easy to follow step-by-step instructions, you'll feel confident to pull off a prime rib roast that’s cooked to perfection, every time. It’s a must for holidays and special gatherings and this is the only recipe you’ll ever need.

Ree Drummond's cinnamon rolls are bursting with true love. The recipe yields a lot of rolls, so they're perfect for sharing.

You’ve heard of Marry Me Chicken, but have you tried one-pot Marry Me Beans? This creamy, savory bean recipe takes under 20 minutes to make and tastes heavenly.

Dug up from a 1983 community cookbook, sad cake is a kooky but delicious recipe you’ll want to make again and again. It’s perfect for lunchboxes, potlucks, and snacking on straight from the pan.

This make-ahead cheesy mashed potato casserole upgrades the classic with sour cream, scallions, and a golden, crispy top for an easy, flavorful holiday side.

These are hands-down the best Swedish meatballs you'll ever make. Served in a rich and creamy gravy, there's nothing more comforting!

Creamy, sweet, and tangy, Thousand Island dressing is good, but it's even better when it's made from scratch. Use this quick and easy recipe on burgers, in Reubens, over salads, and more.

With this simple gluten-free banana bread recipe and your favorite gluten-free flour on hand, you can easily make a delicious treat that everyone can enjoy.

This Spinach Artichoke Dip with crunchy smoky bacon will disappear in a flash at your next party! Make this for football parties, game nights with friends, or any gathering that needs a dip on the table.

Party retro style with these easy and crowd-pleasing appetizers that will take you down memory lane to the days when no one wore bike helmets, fax machines were cutting edge, and balsamic vinegar was still a culinary curiosity.

I made Dolly Parton’s holiday potatoes from her recent cookbook, and they’re creamy, decadent, and totally delicious. Get the recipe for your next family gathering.

Peanut butter balls, aka peanut butter buckeyes, are an essential for any cookie tray. They're a Midwestern delight that are easy to make and freezer friendly. Here's how to do it.

If you love retro recipes as much as we do, here's a treasure trove of vintage baking recipes from Simply Recipes' favorite community cookbooks, newspaper clippings, and family recipe cards.

Super easy mini salmon quiches will be a party favorite. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and scallion filling in a puff pastry crust are prefect to make ahead and freeze.

5-ingredient cheddar cheese puffs, also called gourgères, are a light and airy appetizer for any occasion.

Try this forgotten cookies recipe for airy, chewy meringues with chocolate chips. It’s a simple, hands-off bake that adds retro charm to any cookie tray.

Chicken fried rice is an easy weeknight meal you can make at home. Our simple recipe is made on the stovetop with chicken, eggs, onions, carrots, peas, and rice.

This recipe for cowboy pork chops makes a creamy Tex-Mex inspired sauce with bold seasonings and includes baby potatoes for a hearty, one-pot comfort meal.

Growing up in the South, I often enjoyed church chicken casserole, a dish of chicken, noodles, a creamy sauce, and a crunchy top. My easy but delicious homemade recipe is a classic.

Mexican wedding cookies are melt-in-your-mouth, irresistible and can be made with pecans, walnuts, almonds, or your favorite nut. Crumbly, buttery, and nutty, here's how to make them.

Chocolate and peanut butter belong together, and these easy, classic cookies prove it. Simple to make and even simpler to eat, you're going to love the hit of nostalgia you get when baking these up.

Spread this creamy pâté on bread or crackers for an instant party hit! Our easy chicken liver pâté recipe uses shallots, garlic, brandy, capers, and thyme for full flavor.

Snoop Dogg’s Rolls Royce PB-Chocolate Chip Cookies are both crispy and chewy and stay soft for days.

My family has plenty of holiday food traditions, and this 3-ingredient hot appetizer is a must. We serve it with brunch, as a snack, and as part of a spread.

Still delicious after all these years, city chicken is a true retro recipe. The old-school dish has a secret, too—it’s not chicken at all! Made of cubed pork with a crispy batter, it’s a delicious appetizer or main dish.