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This roundup is made up of 10 recipes that feel like they were taken straight out of your grandmother’s recipe book.

Classic Spaghetti Pie

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This retro classic is a great way to shake up a more basic spaghetti night. Get the recipe: Classic Spaghetti Pie

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

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Image Credit: Johnny Marzetti Casserole – The Kitchen Magpie

This Midwestern casserole has been making its rounds for decades. Get the recipe: Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Classic Tuna Casserole with Noodles

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Image Credit: Classic Tuna Casserole with Noodles – The Kitchen Magpie

This tuna casserole is an old-school family favorite. Get the recipe: Classic Tuna Casserole with Noodles

Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup

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This vintage recipe is straight out of my Grandma’s recipe book and is super easy to pop into a slow cooker. Get the recipe: Classic Beef & Tomato Macaroni Soup

Salmon Loaf

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Image Credit: Salmon Loaf – The Kitchen Magpie

Salmon loaf is one of those classic retro recipes that is still just as delicious today as it was when our Grandma made it! Get the recipe: Salmon Loaf

Classic 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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This retro recipe uses mushroom soup and onion soup mix to make the best pot-roast you’ll ever try. Get the recipe: Classic 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Mom’s Easy Cottage Cheese Lasagna

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Image Credit: Mom’s Easy Cottage Cheese Lasagna – The Kitchen Magpie

This is the exact recipe my mom used to make for me as a kid to cheer me up. Get the recipe: Mom’s Easy Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Classic Retro Porcupine Meatballs

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Image Credit: Classic Retro Porcupine Meatballs – The Kitchen Magpie

These fun little “porcupine” meatballs are a childhood staple recipe. Get the recipe: Classic Retro Porcupine Meatballs

Old-Fashioned Tomato Mac and Cheese

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Image Credit: Old-Fashioned Tomato Mac and Cheese – The Kitchen Magpie

This recipe, directly from my Grandma’s kitchen, uses a simple trick to add extra flavor to a simple mac and cheese. Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Tomato Mac and Cheese

Sour Cream Noodle Bake

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Image Credit: Sour Cream Noodle Bake – The Kitchen Magpie

This hot casserole will be incredibly comforting to eat after a long day. Get the recipe: Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Karlynn Johnston

I’m a busy mom of two, wife & cookbook author who loves creating fast, fresh meals for my little family on the Canadian prairies. Karlynn Facts: I'm allergic to broccoli. I've never met a cocktail that I didn't like. I would rather burn down my house than clean it. Most of all, I love helping YOU get dinner ready because there's nothing more important than connecting with our loved ones around the dinner table!

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