Welcome to a world filled with classic recipes that feel like a warm hug from grandma's kitchen. Imagine tucking into a big, wholesome Chicken Pot Pie, with its crispy top covering soft chicken and veggies. Think about enjoying a sweet, juicy Peach Cobbler, with its caramel-like brown sugar flavour. Or taste the deep, homey taste of a traditional Goulash, just like the kind you loved as a kid.
Old-School Recipes
These beloved recipes aren't just about eating; they take you back to the simple joys and timeless flavours we all treasure. So Grab your apron and start cooking these timeless meals that everyone can love.
Best-Ever Healthier Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
This cozy classic cuts down on fats and sodium without skimping on flavor, bringing a mix of tender chicken, vegetables, and a golden puff pastry top to your table – all for just 350 calories per serving. It's the comforting dish you love, made simple and satisfying, without the guilt.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups stemmed and quartered white or cremini mushrooms
- 2 cups frozen pearl onions
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (leftover or pulled from a store-bought rotisserie chicken)
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
- 1 cup 2% or whole milk
- 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
- 1 1⁄2 cups frozen peas
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is summer’s sweet star. Juicy peaches mingle with a buttery, vanilla-kissed batter, forming caramelized edges as it bakes to perfection. It's a no-stir, simple delight, finished with a dollop of ice cream and maple butter for a heartwarming, classic treat. This easy-to-make dessert brings the best of August peaches right into your kitchen, promising a dangerously delicious experience in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 5-6 peaches, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Maple Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Old Fashioned Goulash
Step back in time with Old Fashioned Goulash, a hearty meal that promises a journey to childhood kitchens. This 45-minute dish combines the flavorful simplicity of ground beef, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni with a rich touch of cheddar cheese, all seasoned with a classic Italian blend.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
- 2 14.5 oz cans petit diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Old School Dinner Rolls
Perfected by Vallery Lomas's Great-Great Aunt Hester, these rolls are fluffy, buttery, and slightly sweet. Updated for today's kitchens, they're easy for anyone to bake. Side by side on the pan, they form a warm, inviting sight, just waiting to be pulled apart and enjoyed fresh from the oven. Simple ingredients, combined with a touch of history, create a batch of rolls that promise to warm hearts and bellies alike.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 6 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼-ounce packages instant yeast
- 7 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Oil, for the bowl
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
The Easiest Slow-Cooker Beef Goulash Recipe
Just toss ingredients like lean ground beef, multigrain pasta, and a mix of veggies and cheese into your slow cooker, and let time do the work. Healthy, hearty, and hassle-free, this goulash turns dinner into a no-fuss feast, proving great taste doesn't need to keep you busy. It's a clever way to serve up a satisfying meal with leftovers to spare!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 21/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 8 ounces dried multigrain high-protein elbow macaroni (2 ⅓ cups)
- 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- ½ cup finely chopped green sweet pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Old-School Hot Water Cornbread
Born from a mix of cornmeal, salt, and a pour of boiling water, these patties are a nod to simpler times and humble kitchens. Grandma's kitchen wisdom turns basic into timeless, creating a homey side dish that's been filling bellies with its crunchy edges and fluffy middle for generations.
Ingredient's:
- Hot Water Cornbread
- 1 cup fine ground cornmeal (yellow or white)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup + 2-4 Tablespoons boiling water (may need more or less)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Easy Honey Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons honey
- salt, pinch
Scalloped Potato Casserole
Layered with slices of tender potato, nestled between caramelized onions and a garlicky, creamy gravy, and then baked until bubbling and golden on top, this dish is simplicity and comfort in a bite. Its ease of preparation belies the rich, heartwarming flavors that await, making it a favorite that's requested over and over.
Ingredients:
- 3 Pounds Potatoes, About 8-10 Medium size Russet Potatoes for 8 Cups, Medium to Thick Slice
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Smashed and Minced
- 2 Medium large Onions, Sliced, rings separated
- 1 TBS Olive Oil
- Couple of pinches of Sea Salt
- Couple of pinches of Black Pepper (to Taste, I like a lot of pepper)
- 1 TBS Cajun Spice Mix
- 1 Stick (8 TBS, Divided) Butter
- 1 (12 Ounce) can Evaporated Milk
- Sprinkle of Additional Herb spices for appearance
Old School Fried Chicken
This dish wraps up flavors of history and tradition, seasoned to perfection with a secret blend of spices that whispers tales of family gatherings and Sunday dinners. It’s more than just chicken; it’s a piece of heritage fried to a crisp, serving up memories in every bite. Simple in its make, yet rich in taste, this chicken is a timeless classic.
Ingredients:
- At least a 5 qt pot. I use a cast iron but any pot will do
- A wire rack or plate
- A grocery bag, brown bag
- Chicken
- Seasoning
- Flour, more than you think to well coast the chicken
- Fresh Oil
- Paper towels or brown paper bag to drain oil from finished chicken
