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These praise-worthy church cookbook recipes will make you feel blessed that you ever found them. This collection offers everything from cheesy vegetable casserole (the ultimate comfort food side dish if you want plenty of veggies) to juicy pork chop casserole and old-fashioned fruit salad. There’s something delicious here for everyone and you might want to make a few of these vintage dishes for the family to enjoy!

These classic dishes bring back memories of Grandma’s home cooking and the warmth of family gatherings. They are a tribute to the enduring legacy of church ladies, ensuring that each bite feels like a warm embrace from your Grandma herself. Whether you want the perfect potluck dish or to recreate flavors from the past, these church cookbook classics offer beloved recipes with a fresh, modern twist, infusing gatherings with the spirit of community and homemade goodness.

Beef and Potato Bake

Beef And Potato Bake.
Beef And Potato Bake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This beef and potato bake is an easy, one-pot meal that is filling and delicious, making it a great option for a busy weeknight dinner. With a layered potato topping, it’s a convenient dish that won’t create a lot of dirty dishes.
Get the Recipe: Beef and Potato Bake

One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn.
One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. The combination of gouda, cream cheese, and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

Pot Roast with Red Wine

A bowl of pot roast with red wine.
Pot Roast with Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This slow cooker pot roast with red wine is a simple and delicious meal that is perfect for preparing in the morning and letting cook all day. When you return, the mouth-watering aroma that fills your home is just a bonus!
Get the Recipe: Pot Roast with Red Wine

Butter Tarts

Butter Tarts.
Butter Tarts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Have you ever made or tasted homemade butter tarts? They’re a real Canadian classic recipe. The homemade pastry shells contain a sweet, vanilla-scented filling with nuts and raisins for the perfect flavor.
Get the Recipe: Butter Tarts

Old Fashioned Braised Chicken

Chicken Braised in Red Wine.
Chicken Braised in Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Coq au vin, or chicken braised in red wine, is a simple French dish. The slow braise gives this delicious chicken dinner a rich taste.
Get the Recipe: Braised Chicken

Classic Key Lime Pie

Key lime pie on a plate with whipping cream.
Classic Key Lime Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Get ready to pucker up with our classic key lime pie recipe! This tangy and sweet dessert will transport you to the Florida Keys with its zesty lime flavor and creamy texture. It’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
Get the Recipe: Classic Key Lime Pie

Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding.
Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Bacon-loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything. This is the best corn casserole and it’s easy to put together the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Lemonade Chicken

Lemonade chicken breasts on a platter.
Lemonade Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken is a simple and delicious crockpot meal with a tangy sweet and sour sauce made from lemonade concentrate and lemon zest. It’s easy to make and can be cooked on high or low to be ready whenever needed.
Get the Recipe: Lemonade Chicken

Easy Ice Box Eclair Cake

A sliced piece of creamy layered dessert made with pudding mix and chocolate topping, served with strawberries, alongside a partial view of the whole dessert.
Easy Ice Box Eclair Cake. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

Everyone loves a good no-bake dessert. Get ready to give your oven an extended vacation once you taste this Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe!
Get the Recipe: Easy Ice Box Eclair Cake

Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes

Kielbasa, cabbage and potatoe soup in a bowl on a counter.
Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage, and potatoes dish is the perfect comforting meal for a chilly evening. With a hearty combination of slow-cooked sausage, cabbage, and potatoes, this easy crockpot recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole.
Cheesy Vegetable Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Serve this as a side with anything from chicken to meatloaf, steak, or ribs. You just can’t go wrong with a cheesy vegetable casserole.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Lemon Tarts

A person holding a lemon tart topped with powdered sugar alongside a plate of assorted lemon and strawberry tarts for a church potluck.
Lemon Tarts. Photo credit: Love From The Oven.

Lemon Tarts make the most adorable spring dessert that you won’t be able to resist. These mini lemon tarts would look lovely at a picnic, potluck, or dessert spread at an afternoon tea party!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Tarts

Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak

Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe.
Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

This easy Salisbury steak recipe is a classic comfort food that the whole family will love! Juicy steak patties in a savory mushroom gravy with sliced onions and fresh parsley make this the perfect weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken pot pie soup with a heart shaped biscuit on top.

A hearty meal is a must-have to keep you satisfied and warm all year round. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with a heart-shaped biscuit topping is one of the best comfort food recipes you shouldn’t miss.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake

Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake.
Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake. Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake is a no-bake dessert with a perfectly tart, sweet flavor made with store-bought ingredients in only 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Heaven On Earth Cake

French Onion Beef Casserole

French Onion Beef Casserole.
French Onion Beef Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

French onion beef casserole makes a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner. It’s easy to make with flavorful, creamy noodles and a crunchy onion topping.
Get the Recipe: French Onion Beef Casserole

Coconut Custard Pie

A slice of coconut cream pie topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on a white plate, perfect for Easter desserts.
Coconut Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Coconut Custard Pie is a dense and creamy dessert recipe made with just seven ingredients including coconut, milk, and eggs.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie

Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake

A slice of strawberry cake with pudding mix, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices on a white plate.
Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake is baked from a box, poked with cheesecake pudding, covered with Cool Whip, and then topped with fresh strawberries.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake

Black Forest Dump Cake

Black Forest Dump Cake.
Black Forest Dump Cake. Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Black Forest Dump Cake: a delightful combination of chocolate, cherries, and fluffy goodness.
Get the Recipe: Black Forest Dump Cake

Grandma’s Rhubarb Custard Bars

A serving of strawberry rhubarb crumble from grandma's recipes on a plate with fresh strawberries on the side.
Grandma’s Rhubarb Custard Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s recipe for rhubarb custard bars is melt-in-your-mouth delicious especially warm, right out of the oven. These are the best custard rhubarb bars around!
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Rhubarb Custard Bars

Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole.
Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

An easy recipe, old-fashioned hamburger casserole relies on creamy canned soup and a few other simple ingredients for its flavor and texture!
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These individual strawberry shortcakes are the perfect choice for a potluck or picnic. With their fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, they’re a delicious and portable dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

Beef Stewed With Mushrooms

Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon.
Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine and herbs for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stewed With Mushrooms

Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

A slice of easy strawberry cake topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry garnish.
Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is a tasty twist on the classic. White cake, strawberry filling, and creamy topping for an easy treat.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

Chunky Ham, Potato, Cheese and Broccoli Soup

A white bowl full of chunky ham soup.
Chunky Ham, Potato, Cheese and Broccoli Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Made with leftover ham, this hearty crockpot soup is the perfect comfort food recipe to warm you up on a cold day.
Get the Recipe: Chunky Ham, Potato, Cheese and Broccoli Soup

Pastitsio Greek Lasagna

Two images showcasing a macaroni and cheese casserole in a 9x13 baking dish: one image of a full dish, golden-brown on top, and the other showing a single
Pastitsio Greek Lasagna. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

This authentic Pastitsio Greek Lasagna recipe is comfort food at it’s best with layers of pasta, homemade meat sauce, and a cheesy homemade béchamel.
Get the Recipe: Pastitsio Greek Lasagna

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken pot pie soup with a heart shaped biscuit on top.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A hearty meal is a must-have to keep you satisfied and warm all year round. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with a heart-shaped biscuit topping is one of the best comfort food recipes you shouldn’t miss.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars

Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars (From Scratch).
Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Millionaire Shortbread Bars have a buttery shortbread base with a creamy caramel middle that is finished off with a smooth chocolate layer!
Get the Recipe: Easy Millionaire Shortbread Bars

Amaretto Cream Pie With Almond Crust

Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust.
Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make this no-bake cream pie recipe with amaretto liqueur and you will certainly end the meal in style. It’s a make-ahead dessert, as long as you add the finishing touches just before serving.
Get the Recipe: Amaretto Cream Pie With Almond Crust

American Chop Suey (American Goulash)

A pot full of American chop suey with a wooden spoon.
American Chop Suey (American Goulash). Photo credit: xoxoBella.

American chop suey is a delicious dish that’s popular in the New England region. Also known as American goulash, this dish is meaty and tasty.
Get the Recipe: American Chop Suey (American Goulash)

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

A bowl of Hawaiian macaroni salad.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An easy Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is always worth knowing. It also pairs beautifully with so many different dishes.
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Nonna’s Old Country Lasagna

A plate of baked lasagna with a fork and basil.
Lasagna al Forno. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies, and more.
Get the Recipe: Nonna’s Old Country Lasagna

Confetti Squares

A cut peanut butter marshmallow confetti square.
Confetti Squares. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares are the perfect no bake treat for any occasion. With colorful mini marshmallows and butterscotch chips, they’re sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck! This Canadian classic bar is always a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Confetti (Peanut Butter Marshmallow) Squares

Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe.
Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Easy Lemon Sheet Cake

A tray of lemon squares prepared with pudding mix, garnished with lemon zest and mint leaves on a pink background.
Easy Lemon Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

This Easy Lemon Cake is the perfect box cake mix recipe! If you love lemon desserts, you’re not going to want to miss this easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Sheet Cake

Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers.
Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. Scalloped Corn Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a side everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

5-Ingredient 7Up Pound Cake

A lemon bundt cake with white glaze, sprinkles, and pudding mix on a plate.
Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

7up Pound Cake is a really delicious dessert and the frosting looks so appetizing dripping down the sides. This delicious dessert has been around since the 1940s and there’s no sign of it getting any less popular.
Get the Recipe: 5-Ingredient 7Up Pound Cake

Grandma’s Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

Homemade sticky buns from Grandma's recipes, topped with caramel and chopped nuts on a wooden cutting board.
Grandma’s Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old fashioned sticky buns are caramel pecan rolls, with or without nuts. These cinnamon caramel sticky buns are perfect for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

My Grandma’s Cream Of Tomato Soup

A bowl of creamy tomato soup with pasta and chunks of vegetables on a striped cloth, inspired by recipes from grandma.
My Grandma’s Cream Of Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

My Grandma’s Cream of Tomato Soup has been my favorite soup ever since I can remember. Creamy tomato goodness in every spoonful!
Get the Recipe: My Grandma’s Cream Of Tomato Soup

Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake

A slice of berry-topped cream cake with almonds on a white plate, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake. Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake is a trifle-like cake that has layers of angel food cake, vanilla pudding, blueberry filling, and Cool Whip!
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake

Beef and Noodles With Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles.
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is the ultimate winter comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With a delicious combination of beef, mushrooms, and egg noodles in a creamy mushroom soup sauce, this easy crockpot recipe is a great option for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Beef and Noodles With Mushrooms

Shepherd’s Pie

A Dutch oven with a shepherd's pie.
Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is an easy weeknight dinner using leftovers, such as turkey and mashed potatoes, as well as onion, herbs, vegetables, and Guinness for flavor. It’s a delicious and hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

7UP Cake

Lemon-lime soda and citrus fruits on the left, with a slice of lemon-lime flavored cake topped with icing and zest on the right, perfect for church potluck desserts.
7UP Cake. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

7Up Cake is light, moist, and has a unique lemon-lime flavor that comes from a surprising ingredient: 7Up soda! Does that seem like an odd ingredient for a cake? Trust me, it’s not.
Get the Recipe: 7UP Cake

Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Easy Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe.
Easy Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe. Photo credit: Knead Some Sweets.

These easy buttermilk biscuits are buttery, flakey, and perfectly tender! This recipe is quick to whip up whenever you need yummy biscuits!
Get the Recipe: Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Creamy Wild Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy rice soup with a bread slices.
Creamy Wild Rice Soup. Photo credit: Sugar+Soul.

This creamy wild rice soup is delicious, and easy and has plenty of rice and veggies to fill you up with something wholesome. Serve with crusty bread for a flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Lemon Poke Cake

A close-up image of a fork holding a bite of lemon cake made with pudding mix, paired with a side view of a slice of lemon cake on a plate.
Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes

Lemon Poke Cake is a deliciously sweet and tart treat made with a boxed lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s tangy and fresh-tasting and, if you love the flavor of lemon, this is going to be a real treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poke Cake

Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

A bowl of fruity desserts salad topped with sliced grapes and chocolate chips.
Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s old-fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen.

Deliciously easy and full of flavor, this No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is the perfect summertime recipe. Cool, with a creamy filling, and tasty!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Cherry Cheesecake

Baked Steak

Roasted meatloaf and potatoes in a gravy, served in an aluminum tray as a homestyle casserole.
Baked Steak Recipe (How To Cook Round Steak In Oven). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy baked steak and potatoes recipe shows you how to cook round steak in the oven and it’s so delicious. This baked steak recipe is the perfect family meal.
Get the Recipe: Baked Steak

Southern Potato Salad

Southern Potato Salad {Classic Recipe}.
Southern Potato Salad {Classic Recipe}. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

This creamy Southern potato salad is a classic staple recipe! Perfectly boiled potatoes mixed with an old-fashioned Southern dressing and hard-boiled eggs.
Get the Recipe: Southern Potato Salad

Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Strawberry cream-filled sponge cake roll garnished with fresh strawberries and mint, perfect for church potluck desserts, on a wooden surface.
Strawberry Shortcake Roll. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Little Smokies With Grape Jelly

Little Smokies With Grape Jelly.
Little Smokies With Grape Jelly. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Little Smokies combine cocktail weenies, grape jelly, and BBQ sauce. Perfect for game day, cocktail parties, or summer gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Little Smokies With Grape Jelly

Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

Bowls of old-fashioned cucumber salad with dill and red onion on a table with scattered wooden tokens.
Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar make the perfect summertime cucumber and onion salad. So easy to make and refreshing to eat.
Get the Recipe: Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar

Chocolate Velveeta Fudge

Two images of homemade fudge: on the left, a pile of chocolate fudge with nuts; on the right, a close-up of Velveeta cheese recipes-inspired fudge piece showing a nut
Chocolate Velveeta Fudge. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Creamy, soft, chocolatey Velveeta Fudge is the best chocolate fudge you’ve ever had, made with this easy recipe and just 6 ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Velveeta Fudge

Lemon Magic Cake

A slice of lemon cake garnished with raspberries and dusted with powdered sugar, presented on a decorative plate, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Lemon Magic Cake. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

Lemon Magic Cake – One simple batter that transforms into a 3-layer cake – pure magic. The ever-popular magic cake is now in lemon flavor!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Magic Cake

Easy Hamburger Stew

Easy Hamburger Soup.
Easy Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy hamburger stew is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Packed with lean ground beef, and a medley of fresh vegetables, too!
Get the Recipe: Easy Hamburger Stew

Pineapple Casserole

A bowl with a spoonful of spring casseroles in it.
Pineapple Casserole. Photo credit: Sugar & Soul.

Pineapple Casserole is a side dish made with pineapple, cheddar cheese, and salty crackers that’s popular in the South and always a hit at potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars.
Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Kelly Neil.

These one-bowl classic lemon bars have a crisp, buttery shortbread crust and a rich lemon curd filling made from scratch with fresh lemons.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars

Beef Ragu

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe.
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu is the definition of comfort food! Tender beef in a delicious sauce is served over pasta for an easy dinner.
Get the Recipe: Beef Ragu

Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs

A split image showing ketchup-glazed meatballs: on the left, a hand uses chopsticks to pick one up; on the right, meatballs served in a white bowl, garnished with
Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs. Photo credit: Evolving Table.

This Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe has been a family favorite for decades. It’s made with 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie with a slice missing.
Sweet Potato Pie. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

This classic Southern pie is perfect for those times when you want something different that is delicious! Serve this for a holiday or anytime you would like a slice of pie.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

A slice of old fashioned apple cake topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on a plate.
The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake recipe is so easy, moist, full of fresh apples, nuts, raisins, and cinnamon, and is the best recipe ever!
Get the Recipe: The Best Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

A slice of bread with butter on a plate, featuring a butter knife and a green cloth in the background, ready to be enjoyed with Grandma's recipes.
Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor tastes amazing and the aroma while the bread is baking is heavenly.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

Easy Pork Chop Casserole

A glazed pork chop recipe served on a bed of seasoned rice garnished with herbs, on a white plate with a fork to the side.
Easy Pork Chop Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pork Chop Casserole makes a delicious one-pan meal to serve any night of the week. Enjoy tender and juicy pork chops cooked in creamy rice for a satisfying family dinner everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pork Chop Casserole

Smothered Hamburger Steaks With Onion Gravy

Ground beef recipes featuring cuts in a rich brown gravy topped with mushrooms and garnished with chopped chives.
Smothered Hamburger Steaks With Onion Gravy. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smothered hamburger steak with onion gravy recipe is a classic. Juicy fried hamburger steaks seasoned with onion soup mix are cooked to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Smothered Hamburger Steaks With Onion Gravy

Chicken In A Hurry

Two images of chicken dinners; on the left, baked chicken thighs in a dish garnished with herbs and ketchup, and on the right, chicken served over rice on a plate, also garnished
Chicken In A Hurry. Photo credit: Jo Cooks.

Chicken in a Hurry – the name says it all. This is the perfect chicken dish for a busy weeknight, but good enough for a fancy weekend meal.
Get the Recipe: Chicken In A Hurry

Best Baked Beans

A close-up image of a dish with cooked lentils, chunks of bacon, ketchup, and green peas mixed together, with a wooden spoon.
Best Baked Beans. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Baked Beans are the best summer side dish! Skip the canned baked beans and make this easy recipe for all your cookouts with almost no work.
Get the Recipe: Best Baked Beans

Chicken Cobbler

A spoon serving a portion of creamy chicken pot pie from a 9x13 baking dish with a flaky biscuit topping and visible chunks of chicken and vegetables.
Chicken Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Bowl Me Over.

Easy to make Chicken Cobbler has all the best flavors! Tender chicken, and vegetables in a creamy sauce topping with biscuits!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Cobbler

Banana and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

A slice of banana-flavored layer cake with pudding mix cream frosting and a banana garnish on top.
Banana And Graham Cracker Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Make this simple, no-bake graham cracker icebox cake layered with creamy banana pudding and sweet ripe bananas, and you’ll be happy you did. The banana pudding mix creates the most indulgent and creamy layer.
Get the Recipe: Banana and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake

Meatballs and Gravy

A bowl of meatballs in brown gravy served with mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley - a perfect after-church crockpot recipe.
Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

This meatballs and gravy recipe is budget-friendly and belly-satisfying! Fresh or frozen meatballs that are simmered in a shortcut brown gravy with onions.
Get the Recipe: Meatballs and Gravy

Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables

A plate of mashed potatoes and gravy next to a slice of old fashioned meatloaf.
Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables And Gravy (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy old-fashioned pork roast with vegetables and gravy slow cooker recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Pork Roast With Vegetables

Salmon Patties

A stack of golden-brown crab cakes garnished with fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes, inspired by old-fashioned recipes.
Salmon Patties Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe is so easy and super tasty! Use fresh salmon fillet or canned salmon combined with onions, mustard, mayo, crumbs and more!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Patties

Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad.
Ambrosia Salad. Photo credit: Confetti And Bliss.

Grandma’s delicious ambrosia salad is very simple to make. Perfect for picnics and church potlucks, it’s a slice of Americana!
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Salad

Biscuits And Gravy Casserole

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is an easy, delicious, and supremely comforting meal the whole family will devour. Flaky golden biscuits drenched in savory gravy in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Biscuits And Gravy Casserole

Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Chicken Tetrazzini. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

This chicken tetrazzini recipe is an easy, cozy, and delicious casserole dish! Fettuccine, chicken, mushrooms, and peas are baked into a creamy cheese sauce with tons of flavor! It’s an instant family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tetrazzini

Million Dollar Chicken And Rice Casserole

Two images of chicken and rice dishes: the left shows creamy risotto garnished with parsley, and the right displays a baked casserole in a 9x13 baking dish topped with crispy crumbs
Million Dollar Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Be Centsational.

Savor the richness of Million Dollar Chicken and Rice Casserole—a creamy, crunchy, easy-to-make comfort dish perfect for any family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken And Rice Casserole

Comfort Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder in a blue pot with bacon on top.
Comfort Corn Chowder. Photo credit: The Stay At Home Chef.

Comfort corn chowder has it all—sweet corn, satisfying potatoes, and mouth-watering bacon—all in one easy-to-make soup!
Get the Recipe: Comfort Corn Chowder

Grandma’s Honey Glazed Onions

A plate of seasoned pearl onions garnished with herbs, accompanied by a honey dipper, inspired by recipes from grandma.
Grandma’s Honey Glazed Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s Honey Glazed Pearl Onions recipe is a delicious side dish that’s so easy to prepare. The honey glaze adds a nice balance to the pearl onions. It only takes a few ingredients to make these honey-glazed onions.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Honey Glazed Onions

Banana Pudding Pie

A banana cream pie made with pudding mix, topped with whipped cream, banana slices, and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Banana Pudding Pie. Photo credit: Sweet Tea And Sprinkles.

Banana Pudding Pie is a dreamy treat that combines classic flavors with a modern twist, making it a perfect dessert.
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Crockpot Cube Steak

A plate of mashed potatoes topped with salisbury steak and mushroom gravy, served with a side of green beans, on a table with a red-checkered napkin.
Crockpot Cube Steak. Photo credit: Busy Day Dinners.

Crockpot Cube Steak is the ultimate comfort food, offering a fuss-free, flavorful meal where the steak becomes rich and tender, smothered in a delicious gravy.
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Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole.
Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This ham and hash brown casserole is creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! The ham and potatoes pair so well. Enjoy it for dinner or breakfast — it’s great any time.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

Seafood Pot Pie

Close-up of a homestyle chicken pot pie with a flaky crust, showing a filling of chicken and vegetables.
Seafood Pot Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Seafood Pot Pie is loaded with creamy chowder and then topped with fluffy puff pastry. This makes for a delicious and hearty meal
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Green Bean Casserole

A split image showing green bean casserole on the left, topped with crispy fried onions, in a serving dish with a spoon, and on the right, in a 9x13 glass baking
Green Bean Casserole. Photo credit: Carlsbad Cravings.

Luxuriously creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch with no canned soups is guaranteed to become your go-to from now on!
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Meatball Sub Casserole

Crusty bread baked on top of tomato sauce, cheese and chicken meatballs in a large skillet.
Meatball Sub Casserole. Photo credit: Platter Talk.

All of the best parts of meatball subs are packed into a casserole form. Use ground chicken for a healthy and tasty option that pairs perfectly with tomato sauce and plenty of cheese.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of strawberry cheesecake on a plate, perfect for potluck desserts.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get-together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!
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Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake (Tuna Casserole)

A close-up of one of the baked pasta dishes with melted cheese on top, featuring penne, peas, and a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped herbs.
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake (Tuna Casserole). Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

This tuna pasta bake is a truly delicious family-friendly recipe, yet it’s totally simple and easy! It’s so comforting and flavourful.
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Tomato Soup Cake

Tomato Soup Cake.
Tomato Soup Cake. Photo credit: Veggie Desserts.

Make this magic tomato soup cake and you won’t be disappointed. Based on a classic retro 1950s recipe printed on cans. You can’t taste the soup in the spice-layer cake.
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Chicken And Dumplings With Tortillas

A skillet with a chicken and dumpling dish.
Chicken and Dumplings with Tortillas. Photo credit: Sweet Tea and Sprinkles.

This rich and creamy chicken and dumplings with tortillas recipe delivers all the delicious and heart-warming flavors and aroma of country home-style cooking but is easier and quicker to make.
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Classic Beef Barley Soup

Classic Beef Barley Soup.
Classic Beef Barley Soup. Photo credit: Garlic & Zest.

If you want a classic beef barley soup like Grandma makes, this is it. Old-fashioned beef barley soup. Made from scratch right down to the fabulous, silky broth. It’s loaded with vegetables, button mushrooms, diced chunks of beef chuck roast, and pearl barley.
Get the Recipe: Classic Beef Barley Soup

Double Crust Apple Pie

Double Crust Apple Pie.
Double Crust Apple Pie. Photo credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

Classic Double Crust Apple Pie with crisp, golden layers of buttery pastry and a luscious filling of sweet and tart apples.
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Easy No Bake Strawberry Pie

A whole strawberry pie topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices, alongside a slice of the same pie served on a plate, perfect for church potluck desserts.
Easy No Bake Strawberry Pie. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

You can make this amazingly creamy no-bake strawberry pie with only 4 ingredients! Classic Jello pie is the perfect dessert.
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Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust

Amaretto cream pie with almond crust in a pie pan.
Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make this no-bake cream pie recipe with amaretto liqueur and you will certainly end the meal in style. It’s a make-ahead dessert, as long as you add the finishing touches just before serving.
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The Best Creamed Corn

A bowl of creamy corn salad garnished with red pepper flakes and chives, featured in a church cookbook, served on a blue plate with a spoon on the side.
The Best Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Healthy Fitness Meals.

No heavy cream is needed to make this Cheesy Creamed Corn recipe. Easy to make, so tasty, and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Grandma’s Coleslaw

A bowl of grandma's recipes coleslaw with sliced grapes and almonds.
Grandma’s Coleslaw. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma’s coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next BBQ or potluck.
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Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting

Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting.
Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake With Fudge Frosting. Photo credit: Life As a Strawberry.

This easy chocolate sheet cake is moist, delicious, and perfect for a crowd! Ready start to finish in under an hour.
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Sweet Glorified Rice

Bowls of fruit salad garnished with cherries, perfect for church potluck desserts, on a pink background.
Sweet Glorified Rice. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Glorified Rice is a simple and delicious old-fashioned dessert recipe with sweet, creamy rice, mini marshmallows, pineapple, and strawberries.
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Au Gratin Potatoes

Two images of scalloped potatoes in 9x13 baking dishes; one shows a full dish, and the other displays a serving spoon scooping out a portion.
Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

These homemade au gratin potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce and make for the perfect side dish for this year’s holiday table!
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Beef Stroganoff Casserole

Two images split side-by-side showing beef stroganoff; the left image features the dish in a 9x13 baking dish, and the right shows gravy being poured over noodles in a bowl
Beef Stroganoff Casserole. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food! Tender beef, mushrooms, and onions are smothered in a rich flavorful sauce.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff Casserole

Chicken Fried Chicken

Chicken Fried Chicken.
Chicken Fried Chicken. Photo credit: Tornadough Alli.

Easy and delicious this Chicken Fried Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinnertime recipe that brings the whole family to the table, with minimal ingredients it’s a simple and comforting meal.
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Watergate Salad

A bowl of green pistachio pudding mix ambrosia salad garnished with marshmallows and a cherry on top.
Photo credit: Love From The Oven

This easy Watergate Salad recipe is perfect for pistachio lovers! Chopped nuts, pineapple and marshmallows feature in a creamy, light pistachio whip. This creamy, tasty salad makes a wonderful dessert.
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Homemade White Bread

Stacked slices of white bread on a wooden board with recipes from grandma and condiments in the background.
Grandma’s Homemade White Bread. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Homemade white bread is the best grandma’s old-fashioned white bread recipe with yeast that makes soft, classic farmhouse bread from scratch.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Homemade White Bread

Apple Butter Pie

A slice of apple butter pie.
Apple Butter Pie. Photo credit: Tastes of Lizzy T.

Apple butter pie has a 5-minute filling bursting with traditional fall flavor. A great alternative to pumpkin pie, this is one of the best apple recipes!
Get the Recipe: Apple Butter Pie

The Best Banana Pudding

A tray of orange-flavored pudding mix cream bars with one piece partially removed.
Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

This easy recipe for Banana Pudding is extra delicious with cream cheese, chessman cookies, French vanilla pudding mix, and lots of sweet, ripe banana slices. This is a classic dessert that is super-easy to make with a shortcut.
Get the Recipe: The Best Banana Pudding

Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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