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!
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Fondue. I only had it a couple of times, but I could really go for a fondue party!
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.
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!
Stuffed peppers.
My mom made this. I really like it and still have it in our dinner rotations
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.
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
Grasshopper Pie with Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cocoa...Very '70's.
that generation could put alcohol in / base any food on a cocktail 😂 it’s a cool era of food
Rarely hear about corn beef hash. And I love it. Especially with an egg on top.
I have a recipe where you take that add some flour and make patties. Served with sawmill gravy and sliced tomato.
Sloppy Joes with Manwich sauce were a weekly staple, haven’t disappeared completely but they’re way down.
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
My mom used to make brown bread with molasses. It was so good with real butter.
Beans and wienies. Campbell’s pork and beans and cut up hot dogs.
Anybody eat Cream of Wheat?
Waldorf Salad. I love it. Nobody else eats it.
Tuna noodle casserole with canned soup.
Was raised in a Catholic household back in the day when you didn't eat meat on Fridays, this was a staple dinner then.
Chicken à la king.
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 😂
Tapioca.
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
Custard pie. I loved it when I was a kid and make it for myself now and then.
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.
I make Salisbury steak a lot.
Very easy low carb food...
Havent had a sloppy joe since the 90s.
Liver and oinios.
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.
Salmon croquettes.
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.
Watergate salad.
S**t on a shingle. Used to have it weekly as a kid.
Wrong picture BP. That's just brown sausage gravy on toast. Different dish entirely.
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.
Watermelon rind pickles.
Poll Question
What do you think makes a dish memorable over decades?
Unique flavor
Nostalgic value
Uncommon ingredients
Easy preparation
I wish they explained what half of these things were as I have never heard of half of them.
I know, I'm going to have to spend some time googling
Load More Replies...Prawn cocktail and then Steak Diane. I know that they are still available but they are rather looked upon as passe nowadays. My family had restaurants through the 60's, 70's and 80' and my uncle would flambe the sauce in front of the customers for a variety of steaks. Probably a banana split or profiteroles for sweet. God I'm old!
I wish they explained what half of these things were as I have never heard of half of them.
I know, I'm going to have to spend some time googling
Load More Replies...Prawn cocktail and then Steak Diane. I know that they are still available but they are rather looked upon as passe nowadays. My family had restaurants through the 60's, 70's and 80' and my uncle would flambe the sauce in front of the customers for a variety of steaks. Probably a banana split or profiteroles for sweet. God I'm old!