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    Classic Mid Century Dinner Recipes

    Enjoy a taste of old fashioned goodness with these comforting, from-scratch family dinner recipes. Be prepared to serve second helpings!

    Need a suggestion? Try our irresistible https://flourchild.com/homemade-bolognese-sauce-with-pappardelle-pasta/, or our ever-comforting https://flourchild.com/old-fashioned-chicken-and-dumplings/, or our oh-so mid century https://flourchild.com/tuna-noodle-casserole/. Your family will be lined up for more!

     

    A bowl of lasagna soup with shredded cheese on top and basil garnish. A glass of wine and a hot roll are pictured next to the bowl.

    Easy Lasagna Soup (Stovetop and Crockpot Methods)

    homemade bolognese sauce with pepperdelle pasta with a basil leaf on top in a white bowl.

    Homemade Bolognese Sauce With Pappardelle Pasta

    A spoonful of macaroni and cheese being taken from a blue bowl.

    Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

    Fork scooping some spaghetti from a slice of baked spaghetti on a plate.

    Simple Baked Spaghetti Recipe (Spaghetti al Forno)

    Bowl of simple lentil soup served with French bread on the side.

    Simple Lentil Soup Recipe

    Homemade beef stroganoff on a blue dinner plate.

    Homemade Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles

    A close up image of vegetable barley soup in a white bowl

    Old Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup

    A red and a green stuffed bell pepper on a white plate next to a fork

    Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

    Chicken vesuvio in a serving dish sitting on top of a red checkered tablecloth

    Chicago Style Chicken Vesuvio - A Delicious Italian Dish

    Super Bowl Chili Is The Perfect Football Food

    Slice of Mexican Lasagna on a green plate topped with sour cream and olives, with sliced avocados and lime on the side.

    Mexican Lasagna With Corn Tortillas

    Chicken and dumplings served on a dinner plate

    Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

    Two bowls of beef burgundy stew with a loaf of French bread sitting on a table

    Beef Burgundy Stew - Warm Comfort on a Cold Night

    A bowl of baked potato soup topped with bacon, green onions, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream

    The Best Baked Potato Soup

    Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce, aka Penne Alla Vodka

    Close up of a sloppy Joe on a bun

    World's Best Sloppy Joes From Scratch

    Very closeup picture of lasagna with noodles and cheese

    Old World Authentic Italian Lasagna

    A bowl of red authentic Italian Sunday sauce with meatballs and Italian sausage inside

    Old World Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce

    Meatballs piled into a blue bowl on top of a red checkered tablecloth

    Old World Authentic Italian Meatballs

    A chicken fried steak on a dinner plate covered with white pepper gravy, sitting next to green beans and mashed potatoes

    Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak With White Pepper Gravy

    Split Pea and Ham Soup is an Old Fashioned Meal in a Bowl

    Traditional Navy Bean Soup in a blue bowl with spoon.

    Navy Bean Soup is a Traditional Favorite

    Photo of filet mignon in wine sauce on a dinner plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

    Filet Mignon Steak and Mushrooms in Sherry Wine Sauce

    Entire meatloaf on platter set on a bed of parsley

    Delicious Meatloaf with Ground Beef, Onion and Tomato Sauce

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    Nancy and Bentley

    Hi, I'm Nancy! Welcome to Flourchild where I share classic mid-century recipes from the 1940's - 1970's. I feature many vintage handwritten recipes, and provide modern shortcuts and a variety of healthy and special diet-friendly versions whenever possible. Join me in exploring the delicious flavors and from-scratch cooking techniques of our past!

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