Do you want to be like a 1950s housewife? Then you need to learn what dishes a 50s housewife cooked! I've gathered a huge collection of delicious vintage 50s recipes. So check out these 50 recipes from a 1950s housewife and make some authentic 1950s meals!

The 1940s were full of swing music, victory gardens and the invention of the microwave. Get a taste of the 40s with these vintage recipes that will take you back!

As a grandmother, I've been cooking for many years and love to share my recipes. This pretty pastel dessert is a fun choice when you need something sweet for a special occasion. —Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas

Take a look at our most popular recipes from the 1950s, including classic cocktails, quick comfort foods, and yes, gelatin.

Exploring The World's Worst Cookbooks

These vintage recipes are classics for a reason. Every recipe that you'll find on this page tastes amazing.

Dive into the heart of American comfort with a collection of Lunch and Dinner Diner Foods with 50 recipes to choose from!!

SPAM 'n' Cheese Ribbon Loaf

Thanks to rationing, shortages, and cost, home cooks had to get creative during the 1940s. Learn the history behind these iconic 1940s-era dishes and how they changed food history.