Retro recipes we'll never let you forget (2024)

Use a clever shortcut to create these baked golden slices filled with warm apple, sour cream and cinnamon.

A classic British and Irish dish that’s loved the world over, shepherd’s pie is the ultimate comfort food.What's in a shepherd's pie?Made with lamb mince, a rich gravy and buttery, creamy mashed potatoes, this recipe has all the elements for a perfect slow Sunday dinner and is on the table in just over an hour. We love the addition of Worcestershire sauce as it brings a deep umami flavour and a sweet, tangy and spicy punch all at once. And, you get your vegies with shepherd's pie recipe, with frozen peas, carrot and celery dappled throughout. Bay leaves bolster the flavours further, and a dollop of tomato paste completes the well-rounded lamb meat mixture. The whole family is destined to be delighted by this classic and, dare we say, best shepherds pie recipe with its potato topping.This golden brown mash-topped dish is nearly impossible to resist. And, if you love a warming comfort dish, you'll love our variations on this classic recipe, too. Try our beef shepherd's pie, a vegetarian shepherd's pie (that's actually vegan too), our much-loved easy shepherd's pie, and these individual pies.

Double gloucester cheese gives added colour and flavour to this divine potato scone.

With only 15 minutes prep, this easy crockpot dinner takes the flavours of French onion and turns it into a hearty dinner the whole family will love.

We've given the retro pineapple upside-down cake a Kmart pie maker twist and it's perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.

When potatoes meet butter and cream, magic happens - and this recipe is the perfect intersection between them all. It only uses 5 ingredients, including a sprinkling of nutmeg for warmth. We start by cooking this potato bake in the oven with the foil on to ensure the potatoes are indulgent, velvety and creamy on the inside, then remove the lid to make sure they’re golden and crispy on top. Designed to share, we love serving this dish as an accompaniment to roast beef or even salmon! On other days, we eat it totally plain (yep, it’s that good!) If you’re looking for a low-fat variation, we recommend swapping out the cream for chicken or vegetable stock. Don’t worry, it’ll still be indulgent and flavourful!

A cheesecake recipe may be considered by some to be old hat, but this baked lemon and coconut meringue cheesecake has proved a great hit since I first put it together last year.

If, like me, you grew up eating baked macaroni cheese, this stovetop version is a real eye opener. With only 5 ingredients, this classic mac and cheese is served straight from the saucepan – no oven required! Tooth-tender pasta is held together in a gooey, cheesy, salty sauce with a hint of smoky white pepper. Our classic macaroni cheese recipe is super oozy, with a cheese stretch that reaches from the bowl to your mouth! And as if its cheesy greatness isn’t enough, this perfect macaroni cheese is on the table in under 20 minutes.We love twists on macaroni cheesePlug ‘macaroni cheese’ into the taste.com.au search bar and you’ll get so many different versions of this classic comfort food. We could almost dedicate an entire site to mac’n’ cheese mash-ups, but the current favourite is this bacon macaroni cheese version.Unsure which cheese to use? Check out our notes below the recipe to find out more about the different cheeses you can use depending on your taste and budget, as well tips on getting the most from this recipe.Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester

Take your tastebuds on a trip to France with this delicious and easy French-style creamy chicken and potato bake.

Don’t let the name deceive you: this ham and cheese quiche recipe is actually incredibly possible to make. Not all quiche recipes are created equal, and this impossible quiche recipe is simple, quick and full of nutritious, everyday ingredients.How does an impossible quiche recipe work?What we love about this impossible quiche recipe is that it requires no puff pastry base or pie crust. You simply mix all the ingredients together, pour the egg mixture into the pie dish and et voila, during cooking a quiche with golden edges forms as if by magic. No pie crust required! Making quiche needn't be hard, when you have a classic quiche recipe on hand. While quiche lorraine might be a go-to for many (and we love a quiche lorraine too), an impossible quiche recipe is even easier and speedier to make at home. And, while we love a good pie crust, a crustless quiche saves time and money. Win, win.Why is this such an easy crustless quiche recipe?For this reason, and the fact it needs only 10 minutes to prep and a handful of ingredients, this crustless quiche has easily become one of our favourite easy quiche recipe dinners, a brunch menu go-to, and best lunchbox fillers to make. What’s more, you can this dish ahead and freeze it for up to 2 months. What's not to love about an easy quiche recipe with grated cheddar cheese, onion and diced ham? Yum. Serve hot and golden brown, or cooled as a leftover lunch with salad.Cheddar cheese makes a great tasty addition to this crustless quiche recipe, which has received 5 stars from more than 270 home cooks. Minimal prep, 5 stars, on the table in under an hour? That's what midweek dinner dreams are made of. And, if you like a little extra kick, you can drizzle with hot sauce, sprinkle in green onions or add fresh herbs, Swiss cheese or goat cheese. It really is a great recipe, and incredibly versatile. Bake until golden brown and you have yourself a delicious meal at any time of day.For more quiche inspiration, check out our collection of best-ever quiche recipes, our best quiche lorraine recipe, and our sweet take on the impossible quiche with this butterscotch version.Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester

Say hello to your new go-to midweek dinner: creamy chicken with salty bacon and lashings of garlic butter.

Treat the family to a mouthwatering rosemary & garlic roast lamb paired with roast potatoes and peas.

Easy to make and wonderfully soft, this caramel walnut tea cake is a perfect tea-time treat.

Perfect for your next party, these sausage rolls use chicken sausage mince and a delicious mixture of honey and mustard for extra flavour.

Retro recipes we'll never let you forget (2024)

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