Throwback Thursday With 12 Recipes You'll Want To Try Right Now

Take a delicious trip back in time with 15 old-school recipes full of comforting flavors. From cornbread and apple pies to chocolate cake and cherry cobbler, these classic dishes celebrate good old homemade cooking. With quick breads, fruit tarts, and more, these easy recipes will bring the wonderful tastes of the past to your kitchen today.

Muffins on a cooling rack with a bowl of dipping sauce. — Drop Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Overhead shot of cornbread in a cast iron skillet with a single slice cut out. — Grandma’s Cornbread. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Grandma’s Cornbread

Grandma’s Cornbread is a 30-minute journey into the past, where the simplicity of ingredients like cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk brings out a taste of tradition. This vintage recipe yields a cornbread that’s a staple in classic American cooking, ideal for complementing a family meal.
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Pies in a muffin tin on a table. — Mini Apple Pies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies are a quaint reminder of heritage recipes, ready in just 35 minutes. These diminutive desserts pack the old-fashioned flavors of spiced apples within a flaky pastry, echoing the comfort of a bygone era’s home baking.
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A slice of apple beer bread on a cutting board with a knife. — Apple Bacon Beer Bread. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Apple Bacon Beer Bread

Apple Bacon Beer Bread, ready in about an hour, is a hearty nod to the inventive recipes of the past. Combining the sweetness of apples, the savory taste of bacon, and the rich notes of beer, this bread is a vintage delight for the modern table.
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A muffin sitting on a napkin next to a glass of milk. — Banana Bread Muffins. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Banana Bread Muffins

Banana Bread Muffins, baked in a swift 25 minutes, are a throwback to the beloved banana bread of yesteryear. This recipe captures the warm, comforting essence of traditional baking, making it a timeless treat for any day.
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Strawberry scones with whipped cream and limes. — Homemade Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, assembled in about 45 minutes, revives the charm of classic summer desserts. With its layers of light cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, this shortcake is a sweet homage to the simple pleasures of the past.
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Biscuits on a cooling rack with a bowl of dipping sauce. — Drop Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Drop Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter

Drop Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter, ready in 22 minutes, are a quick way to enjoy a vintage-inspired treat. The easy-to-make biscuits paired with a sweet and citrusy butter recall the uncomplicated yet delicious flavors of traditional home cooking.
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A meringue dessert with grapefruit slices on a plate. — Citrus Dream Tart. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Citrus Dream Tart

The Citrus Dream Tart, which sets in 2 hours and 30 minutes, is a celebration of the vibrant and refreshing desserts that once graced elegant afternoon teas. Its creamy citrus filling and crisp crust are reminiscent of the sophisticated flavors favored in historic recipes.
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A loaf of bread sitting on a cooling rack. — Cranberry Orange Poppy Seed Bread. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Cranberry Orange Poppy Seed Bread

Cranberry Orange Poppy Seed Bread, baked in 55 minutes, is a colorful revival of classic fruit breads. The tart cranberries and bright orange zest, dotted with poppy seeds, create a bread that’s a cheerful nod to the bold tastes of vintage baking.
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A pavlova with berries and fruit on a plate. — Easy Pavlova Recipe. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Easy Pavlova Recipe

The Easy Pavlova Recipe, which takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to perfect, is a vintage dessert that’s both light and luxurious. Its crisp meringue base and soft center, topped with fresh fruit, hark back to the elegance of early 20th-century entertaining.
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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies, ready in a brief 20 minutes, are reminiscent of the cherished, old-world confections that have been enjoyed for generations. These cookies, with their delicate almond flavor and crescent shape, bring a touch of European nostalgia to any gathering.
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A bundt cake with a slice taken out of it. — Best Gluten Free Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Best Gluten-Free Bundt Cake

Best Gluten Free Bundt Cake, with an hour of baking time, offers a gluten-free alternative to a beloved vintage dessert. This cake preserves the joy of the classic Bundt experience with a recipe that ensures everyone can savor a slice of the past.
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A loaf of bread is sitting on a cutting board. — English Muffin Bread. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

English Muffin Bread

English Muffin Bread, which takes about 2 hours to bake, captures the essence of the beloved English muffin in an easy-to-make loaf. This bread’s distinctive nooks and crannies and chewy texture are a throwback to the days of artisanal bread-making, ideal for a vintage breakfast spread.
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Throwback Thursday With 12 Recipes You’ll Want To Try Right Now