Certain dishes stand the test of time and remain etched in everyone’s minds and palates. Even when you haven’t eaten them for quite a while, the flavors instantly transport you back to a golden era of your life.
This was a Reddit discussion a couple of months ago, where people shared delicacies they sorely miss. Some were popular decades ago but seemingly faded, yet they never fail to bring the same comfort, even through mere memory.
We’ve collected some of the top responses from the thread. Feel free to share your favorites in the comment boxes below!
#1
Fondue. I only had it a couple of times, but I could really go for a fondue party!
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#2
As an old person, I say bread. People buy it, but rarely make it. Which is a pity, because fresh bread is god d**n delicious.
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#3
Baked Alaska! It’s a giant cake with ice cream baked in it. I heard about it a lot in the 70’s, but never actually had it until about 10-15 years ago. Very impressive presentation and super tasty!
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#4
Pineapple upside down cake.
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#5
Stuffed peppers.
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#6
Angel food cake. That was my birthday wish when I was a kid. Loved it with fresh whipped cream and either bananas or strawberries. Store bought just doesn’t bring back the memories of mom’s homemade.
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#7
Chicken Kiev.
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#8
Grasshopper Pie with Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cocoa…Very ’70’s.
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#9
Rarely hear about corn beef hash. And I love it. Especially with an egg on top.
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#10
Sloppy Joes with Manwich sauce were a weekly staple, haven’t disappeared completely but they’re way down.
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#11
Stuffed Cabbage!
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#12
My mom used to make brown bread with molasses. It was so good with real butter.
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#13
Beans and wienies. Campbell’s pork and beans and cut up hot dogs.
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#14
Anybody eat Cream of Wheat?
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#15
Waldorf Salad. I love it. Nobody else eats it.
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#16
Meatloaf.
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#17
Tuna noodle casserole with canned soup.
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#18
Ambrosia.
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#19
Tapioca.
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#20
Carrot raisin salad.
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#21
Chicken à la king.
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#22
Custard pie. I loved it when I was a kid and make it for myself now and then.
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#23
Goulash.
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#24
I make Salisbury steak a lot.
Very easy low carb food…
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#25
Havent had a sloppy joe since the 90s.
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#26
Liver and oinios.
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#27
Salmon croquettes.
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#28
Porcupine meatballs.
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#29
Olive loaf lunch meat sandwich.
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#30
Veal parmesan, which was my favorite food growing up. Now, it’s a very rare restaurant that serves it, and none of my local grocery stores carry the veal patties we used to get to make it at how.
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#31
Watergate salad.
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#32
My mother made oxtail soup two or three times in the winter , now I have to go to the local Jamaican place. It’s no longer a cheap product and my wife won’t eat it. She also cooked beef tongue in a pot of salted water then sliced it for sandwiches. I have to go to Mexican restaurants that serve lengua tacaquitos, which is actually a good thing.
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#33
S**t on a shingle. Used to have it weekly as a kid.
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#34
Jell-o salads of every kind.
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#35
Tomato Soup Cake. Don’t forget the cream cheese frosting.
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