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30+ Timeless Classic Old Fashioned Recipes You’ll Love (2025)

By: sixstoreys
Updated On: May 25, 2025

There’s something incredibly comforting about food that takes you back in time. I’ve always had a soft spot for dishes that don’t just fill the stomach—they warm the heart and stir up memories. Whether it’s a Sunday roast that reminds me of family dinners or a warm peach cobbler like Grandma used to make, those flavors just never get old. That’s why I decided to put together a collection of Timeless Classic Old Fashioned Recipes. These aren’t just recipes—they’re little pieces of history served on a plate. I’ve cooked them, tasted them, and shared them with loved ones over the years, and trust me, they still hold up. So if you’re someone who loves a touch of nostalgia with your meals or just wants to slow down and enjoy the kind of food that doesn’t follow trends, you’re in the right place.

Timeless Classic Old Fashioned Recipes

Timeless Classic Old Fashioned Recipes

1. Grandma’s Buttermilk Biscuits

These biscuits remind me of cozy mornings at my grandma’s house—flaky, buttery, and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Add buttermilk and stir just until combined.
  5. Roll out dough and cut with a biscuit cutter.
  6. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

2. Classic Chicken Pot Pie

This one’s pure comfort in a dish—perfect for chilly nights when I want something hearty and nostalgic.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1¾ cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 pie crusts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Sauté onion in butter, stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed.
  3. Slowly whisk in broth and milk; cook until thickened.
  4. Stir in chicken and vegetables.
  5. Place one crust in pie dish, add filling, top with second crust, seal edges.
  6. Cut slits in the top and bake for 30–35 minutes.

3. Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

A no-frills recipe that never disappoints. Moist, flavorful, and perfect with mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1/3 cup ketchup

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix beef, egg, onion, milk, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place into a loaf pan.
  4. Mix brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup, and spread over the meatloaf.
  5. Bake for 1 hour. Let rest before slicing.

4. Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy on the outside, juicy inside—just the way fried chicken should be.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk for 6 hours or overnight.
  2. Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in the flour mix.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes per piece.

5. Classic Beef Stew

This stew has been my go-to winter warmer for years—rich, savory, and packed with veggies.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

  1. Toss beef in flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Brown beef in oil over medium heat.
  3. Add broth and Worcestershire. Simmer 1 hour.
  4. Add veggies and garlic. Simmer for 45 minutes until tender.

6. Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy

Creamy, fluffy, and oh-so-satisfying—this dish is a staple at every family meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter (for gravy)
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Boil potatoes until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. For gravy, melt butter, whisk in flour until golden.
  4. Gradually stir in beef broth and simmer until thickened.

7. Chicken and Dumplings

This dish is like a warm hug—soft dumplings in a creamy chicken broth. I make it on lazy Sundays.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Boil chicken with vegetables, salt, and pepper until cooked.
  2. Shred chicken and strain broth.
  3. Mix dumpling ingredients and drop by spoonful into the broth.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 10 mins, then covered for 10 more.

8. Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Cheesy, gooey, and golden on top—mac and cheese never goes out of style.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook macaroni and set aside.
  2. Melt butter, stir in flour, cook 1 min.
  3. Whisk in milk and bring to boil. Add cheese.
  4. Stir in macaroni. Pour into a baking dish and broil for 5 minutes.

9. Sloppy Joes

This messy sandwich brings back childhood memories—easy, tangy, and satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • Buns

Instructions:

  1. Cook beef and onion until browned.
  2. Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer 10 minutes. Serve on buns.

10. Baked Ziti

A comforting Italian-American favorite. I love making it in big batches for guests.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ziti pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and brown sausage.
  2. Mix pasta, sausage, and sauce.
  3. Layer in a dish with ricotta and mozzarella.
  4. Top with Parmesan and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.

11. Classic Deviled Eggs

These were always the first thing to disappear at family potlucks. Simple, creamy, and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Peel and halve eggs. Remove yolks into a bowl.
  2. Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon or pipe back into whites.
  4. Sprinkle paprika on top.

12. Beef Stroganoff

Creamy, savory, and super filling. I love serving this over egg noodles on cozy nights in.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced thin
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Sauté beef in butter, remove.
  2. Cook onions and mushrooms.
  3. Add flour, broth, and simmer.
  4. Stir in sour cream and beef. Serve over noodles.

13. Apple Pie from Scratch

This is my go-to fall dessert. Nothing beats the smell of cinnamon and apples baking.

Ingredients:

  • 6 apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pie crust (top and bottom)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Toss apples with sugars, flour, and cinnamon.
  3. Line pie dish with crust, add apple mix.
  4. Dot with butter and cover with top crust.
  5. Bake 50–60 mins until golden.

14. Old-Fashioned Pancakes

This simple recipe gives me perfectly fluffy pancakes every single time.

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  2. Pour batter onto hot greased griddle.
  3. Flip when bubbles form. Cook until golden.

15. Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet

There’s just something magical about cornbread made in a hot skillet. Crispy edges and tender inside!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat skillet inside.
  2. Mix all ingredients.
  3. Pour into hot, greased skillet.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes.

16. Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

My mom made this on busy weeknights. It’s easy, cheesy, and oddly comforting.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can tuna
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1½ cups cooked egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • Bread crumbs for topping

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Transfer to baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  4. Bake 25–30 mins.

17. Old-School Shepherd’s Pie

I whip this up when I want a one-dish meal that hits all the right spots.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups mixed veggies
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook meat and onion. Stir in tomato paste, sauce, and veggies.
  2. Spoon into baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

18. Banana Bread

Whenever I have overripe bananas, this is the first thing I bake. It smells amazing!

Ingredients:

  • 2–3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½ cups flour

Instructions:

  1. Mash bananas. Mix in butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  2. Stir in dry ingredients.
  3. Pour into greased loaf pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 55–60 minutes.

19. Chicken à la King

Creamy and rich with tender chicken—this dish always reminds me of old-school dinner parties.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Sauté mushrooms in butter. Add flour to make a roux.
  2. Slowly add broth and milk, stir till thick.
  3. Add chicken, peas, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serve over toast, biscuits, or rice.

20. Old-Fashioned Goulash

This one-pot wonder is budget-friendly, filling, and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook beef, onion, and garlic until browned.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, seasoning, and 1 cup water.
  3. Add macaroni. Simmer until pasta is tender.

21. Peach Cobbler

This is my go-to summer dessert. I always use fresh peaches when they’re in season.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sliced peaches
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Pour melted butter into baking dish.
  3. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk.
  4. Pour over butter. Top with peaches.
  5. Bake 45–50 minutes.

22. Stuffed Bell Peppers

These colorful beauties are as satisfying as they are fun to make.

Ingredients:

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • Shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
  2. Cook beef and onion, mix with rice, sauce, and seasoning.
  3. Stuff peppers, top with cheese if using.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes.

23. Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (SOS)

My grandpa swore by this salty, creamy dish. It’s humble but hearty.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 oz dried beef, chopped
  • Pepper
  • Toast

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter and whisk in flour.
  2. Slowly stir in milk until thick.
  3. Add beef and pepper. Simmer.
  4. Serve hot over toast.

24. Egg Salad Sandwiches

Great for lunchboxes or tea-time, this recipe has stood the test of time.

Ingredients:

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  • Bread slices

Instructions:

  1. Chop eggs and mix with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spread on bread to make sandwiches.

25. Classic Potato Salad

Tangy, creamy, and perfect for picnics. I love adding a little dill for extra flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups diced cooked potatoes
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickles
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mix everything together in a large bowl.
  2. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

26. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy, sweet, and nostalgic—these are the cookies I grew up on.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions:

  1. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
  2. Mix in dry ingredients.
  3. Fold in oats and raisins.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

27. Baked Beans with Bacon

Sweet, smoky, and sticky—this side dish is a BBQ essential.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans baked beans
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 4 strips bacon

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients except bacon.
  2. Pour into baking dish. Lay bacon strips on top.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

28. Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and drowning in gravy—yes, please.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cube steaks
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Dredge steaks in flour, egg wash, and again in flour.
  2. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
  3. Make gravy with pan drippings, flour, and milk.

29. Ham and Bean Soup

A great way to use leftover ham. This soup is rustic and super filling.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ham bone
  • 2 cups white beans (soaked overnight)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks
  • Salt, pepper, bay leaf

Instructions:

  1. Simmer all ingredients for 2–3 hours.
  2. Remove ham bone, shred meat, and return to soup.

30. Rice Pudding

This dessert is sweet, creamy, and comforting—just like Grandma used to make.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Simmer rice in milk with sugar until soft.
  2. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and raisins.
  3. Serve warm or cold.

There’s a reason these Timeless Classic Old Fashioned Recipes have stood the test of time—they’re simple, hearty, and made with love. For me, cooking these dishes isn’t just about feeding people; it’s about preserving memories, traditions, and flavors that feel like home. Whether you're bringing comfort to your own kitchen or sharing these meals with loved ones, I hope these recipes bring as much joy to your table as they have to mine. So dust off that apron, crank up some old tunes, and let the magic of classic home cooking take over.

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