Feeling nostalgic for '70s cuisine? These 12 dinner party dishes might have their roots in the seventies, but they're just as delicious today! From cheese fondue to crazy cakes, rediscover classic recipes that will still impress your guests today. Why not throw a groovy gathering with these vintage favorites that have stood the test of time?!
Coq Au Vin
Coq Au Vin is a classic French chicken dish with red wine, mushrooms, and onions, and a common dish for fancier dinner parties in the '70s. Preferably cooked according to Julia Child's classic recipe, of course. It's still a delicious dish, and I'm very curious to try out the classic recipe for my next party!
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic dish with creamy custard and savory bacon, and while it's still popular today - it was a true sensation in the '70s. It's an easy way to bring a touch of French sophistication to brunches and gatherings, and better yet - you can make it in advance.
Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake has layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, and is quite the decadent dessert. It graced many dessert tables in the '70s, but it's still going strong today. No wonder - its combination of sweet and tart flavors, along with a hint of cherry liqueur, could never go out of style!
Champagne Punch
Champagne Punch was the ultimate festive drink in the '70s. But I bet no one would say no to it today, either! It combines the celebratory feel of champagne with the sweetness of fruit juices and the ease of punch... what could be better, or simpler?!
Chocolate Fondue
Who doesn't love chocolate fondue?! All types of fondue give off serious '70s and '80s vibes, and I am here for it. As fun desserts go, there's nothing better than chocolate fondue - it's communal, easy to prepare, and super yummy!
Hawaiian Meatballs
Hawaiian Meatballs brought a taste of the tropics to '70s gatherings. These sweet and tangy meatballs with a fun combination of sweet and savory sauce were a true party favorite. Want to bring Hawaii to your table? Why, have a meatball!
Cheese Balls
The Cheese Ball, adorned with nuts and often rolled in herbs, is a symbol of retro elegance. But there's no way to make this creamy, cheesy goodness go away - it's still a staple appetizer today!
We've collected 12 delicious versions for you to try for yourself.
Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad was a playful addition to '70s dinner parties. Made with pistachio pudding, whipped topping, marshmallows, and pineapple, it brought a whimsical touch to the dessert table. Now, calling it a salad might be a stretch - but I would not mind trying this one myself!
Cheese Fondue
Another fondue I love is cheese fondue - the ultimate in interactive dining. And while it might bring on nostalgic feelings for those actually alive in the '70s - for me it brings back to nostalgic feelings from my college days. I still love it for a quick, easy, dinner party dish and my guests never complain - quite the opposite. Who doesn't love when melted cheese gets to be the star of the show?!
7 Layer Salad
The 7 Layer Salad is a fun appetizer that was quite common in the '70s. As its name suggests, it features 7 layers, commonly a combination of beans, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. My mom still makes this for dinner parties to this day!
Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine meatballs are made with ground beef and rice and simmered in a tomato sauce, and get their unique name from how the rice grains would protrude during cooking, resembling little "porcupine" quills. Sounds more like a kids' party dish to me, but what do I know, I wasn't even born in the '70s!
Crazy Cake
Crazy Cake, also known as Wacky Cake, was a fun and tasty '70s dessert. What made it "crazy" was that it didn't require eggs, milk, or butter (!), yet it still turned out moist and delicious. No eggs, milk or butter?? That's vegan before its time!
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