16 retro comfort foods that bring back the best memories

Grandma’s recipes have a way of bringing comfort and nostalgia to the table. Many of these retro dishes have been passed down through generations, made with simple ingredients and plenty of love. From classic comfort foods to old-fashioned desserts, these timeless recipes remind us why traditional cooking will always have a place in the kitchen.

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Cake

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Cake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You’re going to love the amazing flavors in this easy-to-make rhubarb custard cake. It’s a sweet, subtly spiced cake with a lemon flavor.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Cake

Homemade Torrone Italian Nut Nougat

Homemade Torrone Italian Nut Nougat. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Homemade torrone Italian nut nougat is chewy, nutty and citrusy, layered with crisp wafer sheets. Great for gifting or holiday candy trays.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Torrone Italian Nut Nougat

Sour Cream Cookies

Sour Cream Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Soft, sweet and more-ish, sour cream cookies are easy to prepare and guess what – you can have them ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Cookies

American Chop Suey

American Chop Suey. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

American chop suey is a delicious sweet and savory dish that’s popular in the New England region, made with beef, veggies, tomato-based sauce.
Get the Recipe: American Chop Suey

2-Ingredient Vanilla Fudge

2-Ingredient Vanilla Fudge. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Sink your teeth into this 2-ingredient vanilla fudge. The fudge is soft, sweet and oh-so-easy to make even if you’re new to fudge-making.
Get the Recipe: 2-Ingredient Vanilla Fudge

Sweet Italian Ricotta Pie

Sweet Italian Ricotta Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella

Italian ricotta pie is a sweet Christmas or Easter pie that’s rich, sweet, and features incredible flavors with citrus, almond, and vanilla.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Italian Ricotta Pie

Coconut Meringue Pie

Coconut Meringue Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella

This coconut meringue pie has rich custard, a fluffy topping, and golden crust. It’s a classic dessert with a tropical twist.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Meringue Pie

Brown Butter Banana Bread

A loaf of brown butter banana bread with three slices on a cutting board. 
Brown Butter Banana Bread. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Looking for a brand new loaf recipe to try out? You’re going to love this sweet and moist brown butter banana bread. It’s really delicious.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Banana Bread

Torta Della Nonna

Torta della Nonna. Photo credit: xoxoBella

This torta della nonna is so good! It means grandmother’s tart or pie, and is flavored with lemon, vanilla and pine nuts. It’s so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Torta Della Nonna

Egg Custard Pie

Egg Custard Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This easy dessert recipe is perfect for any occasion. It’s a classic, rich and creamy egg custard pie that tastes incredibly satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Egg Custard Pie

Hamburger Steak And Gravy

Hamburger Steak and Gravy. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Juicy ground beef patties are served in a rich-flavored gravy. This is a budget-friendly meal that offers lots of comfort food appeal.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Steak And Gravy

Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Smothered chicken with tender chicken breasts, bacon and creamy onion gravy makes a hearty easy dinner full of rich homemade flavor.
Get the Recipe: Smothered Chicken

Boston Cream Pie

Boston Cream Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Treat your taste buds to a rich, homemade Boston cream pie that’s layered with sweet pastry cream and topped with velvety chocolate ganache.
Get the Recipe: Boston Cream Pie

Grandma’s Easy Salmon Patties

Grandma’s Easy Salmon Patties. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

Made with freshly cooked or canned salmon, this Easy Salmon Patties Recipe does not have a lot of filler, the secret to one of my Grandma’s most requested recipes!
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Easy Salmon Patties

Grandma Ruthie’S Noodle Kugel/Pudding

Grandma Ruthie’S Noodle Kugel/Pudding. Photo credit: Pams Daily Dish.

Most delicious recipe from my mom Ruthie that everyone loves. So simple to make too. Bake one of Grandma Ruthie’s Noodle Kugel/Pudding
Get the Recipe: Grandma Ruthie’S Noodle Kugel/Pudding

Grandma’S Potato Salad

Grandma’S Potato Salad. Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands.

I like making potato salad it reminds me of my grandmother, so today I wanted to share with you Grandma’s Potato Salad.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’S Potato Salad

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