Who says Grandma had all the good recipes? These old-fashioned dishes are giving hers a run for their money. We’re talking Best Southern Corn Pudding that’s so creamy it might make you shed a happy tear, and Ambrosia Salad—because who doesn’t love a dish that’s as sweet as it is nostalgic? School Cafeteria Mac and Cheese? It’s got that I-was-actually-excited-for-lunch magic, while Farm to Table Thick Beef Stew will make you want to curl up on the couch with a bowl (and maybe a second one). Don’t even get me started on Bourbon Cherry Crisp—it’s the dessert your grandma wishes she made. Oh, and did you try the Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies yet? Yeah, you’ll forget all about your old cookie recipe after that. Ready for a food coma?

Best Southern Corn Pudding

Baked to a perfect golden brown, this creamy Southern Corn Pudding adds a rich dose of Southern comfort to any meal. It’s like a warm hug on a plate—no fancy frills, just pure deliciousness!

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Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is the ultimate old-school dessert, and my version takes it up a notch with homemade whipped cream and fruity marshmallows. It’s like a sweet little nostalgia bomb in every bite!
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School Cafeteria Mac and Cheese (A Lunch Lady Throwback)

School lunches were on a whole different level back in my day! I’m not sure kids today get as fired up for pizza or hamburger day as we did, but nothing could beat those meals whipped up by the lunch ladies in the late 70s and early 80s—especially the legendary School Cafeteria Mac and Cheese!

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Farm to Table Thick Beef Stew

Farm to Table Thick Beef Stew is a Southern gem that’s rich in bold flavors like dry red wine and whole grain mustard. Just when you think it’s perfect, a surprise ingredient is added at the end to give it that extra zing—hearty, flavorful, and a little unpredictable!
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Potato Pancakes

These Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes are the perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in minutes. Fry ‘em up and enjoy a savory treat that makes leftovers feel like a win!
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Bourbon Cherry Crisp

This Buttery Bourbon Cherry Crisp is the perfect mix of sweet, smoky bourbon-infused dark cherries and a crunchy brown sugar-cinnamon oatmeal streusel. It’s dessert with a kick—because why not make your crisp as bold as it is delicious?
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Amish Potato Salad

Amish Potato Salad is a timeless classic that’s always a crowd-pleaser! Creamy boiled potatoes, a rich Southern dressing, and hard-boiled eggs come together for a side dish that’s just as comforting as grandma’s kitchen.
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Buttermilk Pound Cake

This Buttermilk Pound Cake is a no-fuss, super simple treat that turns into a delicious bundt cake. The buttermilk gives it a subtle tang, taking your classic pound cake to a whole new level of yum!
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are packed with rich flavor and so simple to whip up. Drizzle on that luscious brown butter glaze, and you’ve got a cookie that’s fall perfection in every bite!
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Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken Corn Soup is the ultimate cozy bowl—packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, salty bacon, plenty of veggies, and a lightly creamy broth that’s perfect for spooning up on chilly days. Add noodles or rivels for that extra comforting touch!
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Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sneaky treat—extra soft with chewy centers and crisp edges, and don’t worry, you won’t taste the zucchini at all! Just pure cookie perfection with a little veggie bonus.
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No Knead Seeded Oat Bread

This Easy No-Knead Seeded Oat Bread is the perfect combo of a crusty exterior and chewy interior, with a satisfying crunch in every bite. It’s the kind of bread that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with kneading!
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Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies

Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with crispy edges that are just begging to be dunked in your favorite drink. Infused with chai spices, these old-fashioned cookies just got a delicious upgrade!
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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup is everything you want in a bowl—tender ground beef, creamy potatoes, and a medley of veggies swimming in a savory tomato-beef broth. Top it off with some crusty bread and Parmesan, and you’ve got yourself a meal worth savoring!
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Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor—perfect on their own or dressed up with raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips. Go ahead, customize to your heart’s delight!
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Beef Bourguignon

This Authentic Beef Bourguignon is deceptively simple—just let it simmer away all afternoon and you’ll be rewarded with a pot of melt-in-your-mouth comfort. It’s like your kitchen’s version of a cozy blanket.
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Healthy Apple Muffins

These Healthy Apple Muffins are a double-whammy of apple goodness, made with oats and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free and packed with flavor, they’re basically an apple orchard in muffin form!
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Vegan Banana Pancakes

Easy Vegan Banana Pancakes bring all the cozy banana bread vibes in a soft, fluffy stack. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or whenever you need an excuse to drown something in maple syrup!
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Lemon Creme Crumb Bars

Imagine the buttery, crumbly topping of your favorite muffin—but twice. Now, picture that golden perfection sandwiching a luscious, lemony crème filling that tastes like the best lemon bar you’ve ever had. That’s exactly what these Lemon Crème Crumb Bars by Cooking Classy deliver, and yes, they’re every bit as incredible as they sound.
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