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Appetizers

Black Bean Cheese Dip - Perfect for any party! This 1960's inspired, vegetarian friendly dip is super easy and yummy! - cupofzest.com

1960’s Black Bean Cheese Dip

Parmesan Scallion Toasts - This vintage inspired recipe from the 1960's is a quick, easy, and tasty recipe for impromptu get togethers - cupofzest.com

1960’s Parmesan Scallion Toasts

Caraway Jack Cheese Log - This vintage recipe from the 1960's is packed with flavor and perfect for any retro themed party! - cupofzest.com

1960’s Caraway Jack Cheese Log

Sliced Hog Head Cheese

Hog Head Cheese

DESSERT

Two glass cups filled with whipped mascarpone cream and heart meringue cookies with flowers in the background.

Raspberry and Rose Meringue Parfaits and the 2019 Good Cookie Food Bloggers Valentine’s Event

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper and multiple baked Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cookies on it.

Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cookies

Square image of three white plates with two-bite scone shortcakes being assembled on them. Bowls of jam and berries are to the left of the assembled shortcakes.

Five Tips to Easily Host a Royal Wedding Viewing Party

Eggnog Chiffon Pie - This delicate, silky chiffon pie is is a wonderful holiday dessert adapted from a 1940's recipe - cupofzest.com

1940’s Eggnog Chiffon Pie

Drinks

Close up view of a tumbler with the image of a bird on it, filled with a light yellow beverage.

Pineapple Gin Cooler Cocktail Perfect for Summer BBQs

Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum

Close up of a partially drunk blood orange gin and tonic cocktail with a orange twist garnish on the surface in the foreground and jasmine flowers in background.

Blood Orange Gin and Tonic Cocktail

Ruby Fizz - This retro cocktail is inspired by a recipe from the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. It's quite easy to make and super delicious! - www.cupofzest.com

1930’s Ruby Fizz

Main Dishes

Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits - Juicy, customizable, and super retro, these Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits are inspired by a 1960are so good and perfect for a retro picnic and Father's Day! #retrorecipe

1960’s Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits

Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups - This 1960's recipe is easy, healthy, and a fantastic option for Mother's Day brunch. - www.cupofzest.com

1960’s Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups

Corned Beef Hash Sliders - This vintage inspired slider recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day! - www.cupofzest.com

1940’s Corned Beef Hash Sliders

Bacon Wrapped Liverwurst Sliders - Don't let the name scare you! This vintage inspired recipe is a tasty little slider patty made from liverwurst, onion, creamy horseradish and corn flakes. It's a flavor bomb and did I mention it's wrapped in bacon...what more could you ask for! #vintagerecipe

Bacon Wrapped Liverwurst Sliders

SALADS

Wilted Dandelion Greens Salad with Soft Boiled Egg

Wilted Dandelion Greens Salad

Charred Green Bean and Fennel Salad-Serving;

Charred Green Bean and Fennel Salad

Snap Pea Cabbage Salad - Ingredients

Spicy Cabbage and Snap Pea Salad

Sides

1920's Oyster Stuffing - This vintage inspired recipe is a perfect side dish for all of your holiday parties! - #cupofzest

1920’s Oyster Stuffing

Apple Cider Vinegar Caramelized Onions from Above

Apple Cider Vinegar Caramelized Onions

Asparagus Radish Potato Salad-Single Serving

Asparagus and Radish Potato Salad

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Welcome!
I'm Michelle, a Los Angeles based Food Stylist, with a passion for food history.
I'm excited for you to join me as I explore and share the delicious, yet sometimes bizarre, recipes from our past Read More...

More Recent Posts

No-Bake Holiday Dessert Recipe Roundup - These 20 recipes are sure to make your life easier when you are in need of an easy dessert for the holidays! - cupofzest.com

Hot Buttered Rum

Close up of a partially drunk blood orange gin and tonic cocktail with a orange twist garnish on the surface in the foreground and jasmine flowers in background.

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