Vintage Recipes Made Modern - Retro Housewife Goes Green (2024)

This classic is still popular today and now you can have a delicious co*cktail version.

The original recipe is a strange appetizer using American cheese, sausages, and pineapple. The modern version is beautiful and great for any party.

You know she has to have a jello salad. It's pretty but not so great for the modern tastes. The updated version is perfect though.

A vintage meatloaf with a hidden surprise gets turned into an interesting Thai inspired dish.

Chicken, cherry pie filling and mashed potatoes? Sounds interesting.

The pie is a classic but the new verson is great as well and even Paleo friendly.

Oh no, another jello salad! Check out how this one gets an update.

I've seen this crazy recipe around the internet a lot. You will be amazed at how she updated this one.

You knew canned meat would show up at some point.

Usually I'm on board for pizza related dishes but this one I'm not so sure about. The update is great though.

Another Jello salad, just what the world needs. Roasted veggies and quinoa sounds much better.

Bethany said this was the most vile vintage recipe she had eaten. Her updated dish is a big improvement.

This vintage recipe doesn't sound half bad. And the updated version sounds amazing.

You knew some where hot dog dish was coming. Wait until you see how she updates it.

Another molded dish, ugh! But this updated soup sounds amazing.

I'm always up for a good grilled cheese and both of these sound good.

Vintage desserts seem to have aged better than savory dishes. Both of these ways of making this dessert are amazing.

Stuffed bologna? No thanks! This procuitto appetizer however I can get on board with.

Don't worry there are no frog eyes in it. It doesn't sound half bad and the modern version sounds great.

These sound like delicious comfort foods!

Beef in fudge? I think I will stick with the modern recipe.

I'm going to have to try this strawberry cake. It seems like a great summer treat. The co*cktail version looks good as well.

Don't let the the name fool you, it's another gross Jello recipe. The updated version looks great.

This vintage dessert looks amazing but if you are vegan there is a modern version for you.

This one actually sounds interesting. The updated one sounds even better.

More hot dogs and these are stuffed into pickles?! The updated version is a much needed improvement.

A potato salad cake? What were they thinking in the mid-century?

Both of these versions sound wonderful. It was a delicious note for Making It Modern to end on.