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This Savory 1950s 'Cake' Is Probably Best Left In The Past - Tasting Table

While viewers of Netflix's "Is It Cake?" try to decide between what is a cake and what is actually an object, this concoction tries to look like a cake but surprises eaters with its curiously salty, savory ingredients. While some recipes from the 50s aren't around anymore, like tomato soup cake and baked fish loaf, bologna cake has somehow found a resurgence, thanks to determined online creators. "Surprisingly, it looks really good," commented one user in response to @scubeskitchen's TikTok "How to make a bologna cake."
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1 week ago

If Your Parents Fed You This Casserole For Dinner, You Probably Grew Up In The '70s - Tasting Table

Whether foodies of the 1970s were jamming out to Funkadelic and Crosby, Stills, & Nash (pre-Young), or catching the latest episode of "Sanford and Son," there's a good chance they were fueled by tuna noodle casserole. The retro comfort food of canned tuna fish dotted with peas and mushrooms, blanketed under a bubbly cheese topping, dominated dinner tables of '70s suburbia - and with its accessible, affordable, crowd-pleasing makeup, it's no mystery why.
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3 weeks ago

The Horrifying But Apparently Tasty Fudge Your Grandma Might Have Made - Tasting Table

Velveeta was added to fudge historically to deliver an ultra-creamy, silky texture while chocolate masked the mild processed-cheese flavor.
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1 month ago

15 Vintage Casseroles Everyone Used To Eat - Tasting Table

Casseroles are versatile, comforting one-dish meals rooted in tradition, offering nostalgic, regional and retro recipes such as New England lamb bake.
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1 month ago

Salmon Loaf Is The Century-Old Dish That Actually Deserves A Comeback - Tasting Table

Salmon loaf is a versatile, budget-friendly, meat-free baked dish made from canned salmon, crackers, eggs, and seasonings, easily varied and ready in under an hour.
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2 months ago

The Antique Tomato 'Salad' That We Don't See Anyone Eating Anymore - Tasting Table

Tomato aspic, a savory Jell-O mold made from tomato juice and gelatin, was a popular mid-century dish served as a salad or side at various gatherings.
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4 months ago

The Weirdest Popular Foods That People Ate In 1975 - Tasting Table

Food trends recycle, with past favorites making a comeback, especially those from the vibrant 1970s.
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