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Certain dishes stand the test of time and remain etched in everyone’s minds and palates. Even when you haven’t eaten them for quite a while, the flavors instantly transport you back to a golden era of your life. 

This was a Reddit discussion a couple of months ago, where people shared delicacies they sorely miss. Some were popular decades ago but seemingly faded, yet they never fail to bring the same comfort, even through mere memory. 

We’ve collected some of the top responses from the thread. Feel free to share your favorites in the comment boxes below!

#1

Hands dipping bread into cheese fondue at a cozy dinner, evoking nostalgia for old-school 'Watergate Salad' delicacies. Fondue. I only had it a couple of times, but I could really go for a fondue party!

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Pernille
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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come to France or Schweiz, it never went out of fashion here.

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    #2

    “What's A Food People Don't Make Anymore?” (35 Answers) As an old person, I say bread. People buy it, but rarely make it. Which is a pity, because fresh bread is god d**n delicious.

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    Poppy
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't make bread at home. As soon as it's cool enough (but still warm) I slather it with butter and eat it and end up eating the whole loaf within 24 hours.

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    #3

    Old-school delicacy with meringue topping and peach sauce on a decorative plate. Baked Alaska! It's a giant cake with ice cream baked in it. I heard about it a lot in the 70's, but never actually had it until about 10-15 years ago. Very impressive presentation and super tasty!

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    Pernille
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is deceptively easy to make if one uses italian meringue and a blowtorch.

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    #7

    “What's A Food People Don't Make Anymore?” (35 Answers) Angel food cake. That was my birthday wish when I was a kid. Loved it with fresh whipped cream and either bananas or strawberries. Store bought just doesn’t bring back the memories of mom’s homemade.

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    Sally Moen
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a popular choice at restaurants and cared either. I'm a bit tired of tiramisu or creme brulee, bring me a slice of angel food

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    #8

    Slice of Watergate Salad pie on a plate with chocolate crust and creamy filling in the foreground. Grasshopper Pie with Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cocoa...Very '70's.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that generation could put alcohol in / base any food on a cocktail 😂 it’s a cool era of food

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    #9

    Old-school delicacy: a colorful dish of diced meat and vegetables on a decorative plate. Rarely hear about corn beef hash. And I love it. Especially with an egg on top.

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    Scott Rackley
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    4 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a recipe where you take that add some flour and make patties. Served with sawmill gravy and sliced tomato.

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    #10

    A plate with a classic sandwich and coleslaw, reminiscent of old-school delicacies like Watergate Salad. Sloppy Joes with Manwich sauce were a weekly staple, haven’t disappeared completely but they’re way down.

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    Sally Moen
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From scratch Sloppy Joe's are miles apart from the manwich canned stuff. And very popular at potluck if you bring your crackpot to keep it hot From scratch its: red onion, chopped (must be a red onion), garlic, pepper, salt, vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, can of tomato sauce, ground beef. Serve hot on plain hamburger buns. Serve with extra napkins

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    #17

    Retro casserole dish on stove showcasing baked old-school delicacies. Tuna noodle casserole with canned soup.

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    Duane Ringlein
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was raised in a Catholic household back in the day when you didn't eat meat on Fridays, this was a staple dinner then.

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    #18

    Glass bowl of Watergate Salad topped with pineapple, cherries, and orange slices. Ambrosia.

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    Robert T
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ambrosia is the food of the goods. It is also a brand name in the UK that make tapioca pudding, creamed rice, and custard. What the hell is that?

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    #19

    Creamy noodle dish with diced chicken and green onions, reminiscent of old-school delicacies. Chicken à la king.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is confusing to my eyes, cos my dad made al a king for me alot as a kid and he’s a French chef and it’s not this. What is this 😂

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    #20

    A bowl of creamy Watergate Salad with pineapple, marshmallows, and nuts on a textured surface. Tapioca.

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    Lost Panda
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to eat the tapioca pudding at my grandparents house. All the other cousins would be sharing chocolate or what not and you got me over here head over heels getting to eat as much as I wanted because no one else wanted it XD

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    #22

    “What's A Food People Don't Make Anymore?” (35 Answers) Custard pie. I loved it when I was a kid and make it for myself now and then.

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    Ace
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still very common in British high street bakeries. Didn't know until just now that it's also a southern US thing, one of those rare occasions that it would appear to be almost the same on both sides of the pond. UK ones are often made in individual portions, as well as the flan sized ones.

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    #26

    Old-school dish with cooked liver and onions, garnished with herbs, evoking nostalgic memories. Liver and oinios.

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    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilty pleasure of mine. Pro-tip: filet the liver and let them soak in milk overnight in the fridge. This way the liver will lose that tangy, iron-like flavor and taste almost like a steak.

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    #28

    Old-school delicacies in a baking dish, featuring meatballs covered with shredded coconut, capturing a nostalgic recipe. Porcupine meatballs.

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    Agfox
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We called them Hedgehogs in Australia, my wife used to make them using rice, mince & tomato soup

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    #29

    Plate featuring breaded chicken with melted cheese and spaghetti in marinara sauce, a classic old-school delicacy. Veal parmesan, which was my favorite food growing up. Now, it's a very rare restaurant that serves it, and none of my local grocery stores carry the veal patties we used to get to make it at how.

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    Tabitha
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s hard to find veal and lamb in grocery stores anymore. But then again, considering the horrible farming practices that provided it, I’m not too upset it’s not sold in national or regional chains anymore.

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    #32

    Old-school delicacy: minced meat with creamy gravy on toast, served on a white plate. S**t on a shingle. Used to have it weekly as a kid.

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    Kabuki Kitsune
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong picture BP. That's just brown sausage gravy on toast. Different dish entirely.

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    #33

    “What's A Food People Don't Make Anymore?” (35 Answers) My mother made oxtail soup two or three times in the winter , now I have to go to the local Jamaican place. It’s no longer a cheap product and my wife won’t eat it. She also cooked beef tongue in a pot of salted water then sliced it for sandwiches. I have to go to Mexican restaurants that serve lengua tacaquitos, which is actually a good thing.

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    #34

    Old-school delicacy, a vibrant red jelly mold served with lettuce. Jell-o salads of every kind.

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    Tabitha
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on what’s in it. Fruit is good, as long as it’s complementary to the Jell-O flavor. Sone of the other stuff people try to put in fruit-flavored Jell-O—fruit-flavored, not unflavored or savory gelatin—-is just disgusting.

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    #37

    Cheesy spaghetti casserole with peas in glass dish, an example of old-school delicacies. Turkey tetrazzini. Was that a thing anywhere but school cafeterias?

    ETA: TIL turkey tetrazzini lives!

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    #39

    Swiss Steak. A staple here, but i never hear of anyone else making it.

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    CSC
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother used to make this when we were kids. It was very good.

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    #40

    Old-school delicacies: Close-up of dark candy lozenges on a white surface. 40 years ago my Grandmother would make a hard licorice candy. We would break it like glass and it could cut you just as easily.

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    Pernille
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That picture is turkish pepper candy from Danmark, and black, salty licorice never went out of fashion, it is the best candy in existence.

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    #41

    Whatever happened to chateau briand on the menu? As a teen, that was my go-to when the family ate out at something more upscale than the cafeteria/steakhouses.

    D**n those were good!

    Are parsnips on the menu anywhere either? Haven't seen/had some in ages.

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    Charlie the Cat
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love honey glazed roast parsnips. I do them every time I make a Sunday Roast.

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    #43

    Tuna noodle casserole. Not my favorite. I do miss chicken a la king. You can still get it in Amish country, under different names. I also never see chicken cacciatore.

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    #44

    Mincemeat pie! A fall and winter favorite of mine. It's not at all meaty, mostly just dried fruits, and SO delicious.

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    #47

    Mock apple pie.

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    Grape Walls of Ire
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey, you call that a crust? My grandpa's underwèar looks more appetizing! And how hung over was the baker that did your lattice work? Hah, you sùck!"

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    #48

    Welsh rarebit.

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    Sally Moen
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haven't had this for years. I can't remember if it's a kind of cheese sauce on toast, or something else. We called it rabbit but there's no rabbit in it

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    #49

    “What's A Food People Don't Make Anymore?” (35 Answers) Lime jello with pears suspended in it. (or was that a weird thing only my family did?).

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    #51

    I still see in the frozen section of the markets.

    Pickled crab apples.

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    Deborah B
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandmother used to make crabapple jelly - so delicious, but impossible to find now.

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    #52

    Indian pudding, London Broil , bread pudding. Double Dutch potato. Carrot casserole.

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    ALittleKnownGoddess
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indian Pudding is cornmeal, milk, molasses and cinnamon baked into a warm custardy dish. YUM! Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

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    #53

    Scrapple, perfection salad, oatmeal pie, tamale pie, scalloped oysters, Watergate salad, checkerboard sandwiches, Sunbonnet Baby salad, candle salad, Welsh rarebit, English muffin pizza, just about any low calorie recipe using saccharine, just about any recipe involving canned bean sprouts.

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    Jessica Langmeyer Specht
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the USA, Cincinnati Ohio specifically, we have goetta instead of scrapple. EXTREMELY popular here.

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    #54

    American chop suey.

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    Huddo's sister
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    3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how this differs from Australian chop suey/chow mien, if at all. It was very common when I was a kid because it's so cheap to make.

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    #55

    I'm going to learn how to make labneh.

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    ucp
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheesecloth-lined sieve. Put in Greek yoghurt with a teaspoon of salt per kilo of yoghurt. Leave in the fridge over a bowl to strain. I often flavour with garlic and herbs - it makes a great improvement on Boursin cheese. Also use it as the base for dips at BBQs.

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    #56

    Eggs goldenrod. Actually, now I’m feeling a little nostalgic for it!

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    CatD
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    4 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just looked this up. Goldenrod eggs combine hard-cooked eggs in a creamy white béchamel sauce served over slices of toast. Sounds pretty good.

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    #57

    Fatback.

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    Tabitha
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Streak-o-lean sandwiches. Had those when I lived in North Carolina. Made right, by someone who knows what they’re doing, they’re scrumptious.

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    #58

    Tripe isnt very popular now.

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    Sally Moen
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes it is. It's very common in Mexican restaurants and alot of taco stands too. Served mostly in a soup, but I've seen it as a meat option for tacos

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    #62

    Rumaki, frog legs, oysters Rockefeller, chicken cordon Bleu, Salisbury steak.

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    #63

    What’s grosser than gross? Cow tongue.

    My grandma used to make it. We raised cattle. When a cow went to the butcher, nothing was wasted.

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    Sally Moen
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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delicious as lunch meat. I've seen many Mexican restaurants offer tongue as a meat option

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