Retro Recipes

Hot Dr. Pepper

For this Time Capsule feature, we’re going way back in time to the swinging ’60s. With Christmas just a day or so away (depending on where you are) you may …

Hot’n Devilish Chex Snack Mix Recipe from 1988

A recipe from 1988 with twist on the traditional Chex party mix that is perfect for the Halloween season. …

Philly 3-Step Cherry Cheesecake Recipe from 1994

Everyone probably has some kind of Christmas get-together to attend at some point this season, and I’d be willing to bet that there will be food at those get-togethers. If …

Jello Pudding Fudge Recipe from 1968

The Christmas season is also fudge season for a lot of people. One of the many things I learned in my years working at a grocery store is that a …

Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe from 1987

That date of 1987 is a little misleading, as this recipe actually dates back to the 1950s. But the ad itself that I’m featuring in this Time Capsule is from …

Gold’n Nut Crunch Recipe from 1988

With us starting to get into the heart of the holiday season, you can expect several snack mix recipes from the past to be highlighted here as Time Capsules. Back …

Velveeta Salsa Dip Recipe from 1993

Going back in time and revisiting these Retro Recipes has been a real treat for me. I used to get excited when I’d be browsing through one of mom’s magazines …

Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe from 1985

After all of the sweets that were probably consumed throughout the Halloween season, you may be like me an in the mood for something a little savory. Well, here comes …

Kool-Aid Halloween Chiller Recipe from 1982

A tasty drink recipe from the early ’80s that is perfect for Halloween. …

Oreo Pumpkin Patch Pie Recipe from 1993

In an effort to continue bringing old recipes to modern eyes via these Time Capsule posts, today I want to present to you Oreo’s Pumpkin Patch Pie from 1993. You …