70s recipes

Remember making quiche, Hamburger Helper and carrot cake?

Take a trip down memory lane with the most popular recipes from the 1970s, including cheese fondue, pineapple chicken, quiche Lorraine, and carrot cake.

These dessert recipes prove that it is worth going back to the '70s for sweet treat ideas. Throwback to wafers, fondue and bundts!

In addition to Hamburger Helper and a frozen meal or two, Mom probably included some of these in her regular rotation.

Throw a bash that would make grandma proud with these retro recipes that we love for more than just the nostalgia!

Just imagine the horror of expecting something pineapple-flavored and instead getting a mix of liverwurst, mayo, and Worcestershire. IMAGINE.Recipe here.

Yesterday we talked about the recipes that defined the 1960s, and today we’re delving into the popular recipes of the 70s. While some food trends stayed strong into the 1970s, like fondue, Jell-O, and really anything from a mold, new recipe contenders also stepped into the ring. There was more of an emphasis on fresh vegetables and fruit in the 70s which corresponds to the opening of Alice Water’s Chez Panisse in 1971. What are your favorite recipes from the 1970s?

Not all 1960s food was weird. These are some of the 1960s recipes that need to make a come back. Let's throw a few cocktail parties and try these.

For those who believe that American cuisine used to be "great."

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