Old-School Recipes That Will Make A Comeback In 2024

Make room for plenty of Southern salads and a creamy, brandy-based cocktail.

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There's no better time than the start of a new year to learn about the latest and greatest trends to look forward to, from what's hot in home design to what we'll be eating and drinking. And while we're ready to embrace the snack boards and spritzes in 2024, there's something about nostalgic food that will always have a place in our Southern hearts. As always, a new year calls for certain recipes to emerge from our recipe boxes, and not only do these picks have unique flavors (hello, pineapple), they also have stories that have been passed on from generation to generation. In 2024, prepare for the comeback of Southern-style salads, simple cakes, and a brandy-based cocktail that reminds us of years ago.

Classic Macaroni Salad With Ham

There are salads. And then there are Southern salads. Some of our favorite salads don't contain lettuce and are made for every occasion. Enter this classic dish that cones together in just two steps.

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Pineapple Casserole

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Simple and delicious. This recipe stars canned pineapple chunks, Cheddar cheese, and crispy Ritz crackers for a casserole that is perfect for every occasion, from Easter lunch to Christmas dinner.

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Tomato Aspic

There was once a time when the tomato aspic was the highlight of luncheon buffets. Grab your 10-inch ring mold and make this ruby red masterpiece in 2024.

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Chicken Spaghetti

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This recipe will transport us back to the days in our family's kitchen. Ooey gooey cheese, creamy soup, hearty chicken, and pasta come together in this comforting old-school favorite.

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Steak Diane

Ready to impress? We highly recommend making this pan-seared steak, which is cooked in butter, for your first dinner party of the year.

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Pineapple Fluff

Pineapple lovers, this is your year. This tropical recipe, which can be a side dish or a dessert, is creamy, chewy, and crunchy.

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Brandy Alexander

When we recently posted this recipe, the comments came flooding in: "Bravo! My dad made Brandy Alexander every Christmas for many years. A happy memory!" and "Thanks for the throwback machine!" Now you can recreate this rich and creamy brandy-based cocktail at home.

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Apple Dumplings

Is there anything better than tender, sweet packages of pastry dough and fresh apple? We didn't think so. One of the best things about these apple dumplings (besides how good they are, of course), is how easy they are to make.

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Dazzle the next church potluck (or book club) with this oldie but goodie. Layers of salty pretzels, whipped cream cheese, and strawberries are suspended in gelatin, and topped off with lightly sweetened sour cream and toasted pecans.

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Chicken And Biscuit Casserole

A recipe that tastes like home. A creamy, comforting casserole topped with cheesy homemade biscuits that will never (ever) go out of style.

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Senior Food Editor Kimberly Holland shared the story of how this pie came back into her family's life. It's light-as-air and the mousse-like pumpkin is hard to resist.

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Tomato Soup Cake

Surprise! With a warm spice flavor and a tangy cream cheese frosting, no one will ever believe that this cake starts with a can of condensed tomato soup.

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Cracklin' Cornbead

It's always the year of the cornbread. Grab your cast iron skillet, and whip up this cornbread that's made with pork cracklings.

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Stewed Squash

This classic side dish is an easy way to use up the summer squash bounty.

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Pear Salad

While the ingredient list may seem questionable–lettuce, pear, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, red maraschino cherry–there's no denying this recipe is a classic.

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Wacky Cake

Known by many other names (depression cake, three-hole cake, war cake), this delicious chocolate dessert is made with simple pantry ingredients and can be made in four easy steps.

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