11 Old-School Dinners You Don’t Often Find Anymore

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Classic‍‌‍‍‌ Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Meatloaf with a Glazed Finish

Chicken and Dumplings with Slow-Cooked Broth

Salisbury Steak with Brown Gravy

Beef Stroganoff Served Over Buttered Noodles

Tuna‍‌‍‍‌ Casserole with a Crisp Topping

Stuffed Peppers Filled with Rice and Seasoned Meat

Country-Style Fried Chicken with Homemade Sides

Shepherd’s Pie with a Golden Potato Crust

Baked Ham with Pineapple and Traditional Glaze

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie in a Flaky Crust

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Once,​‍​‌‍​‍‌ dinner tables used to be laden with these wholesome dishes which not only nourished the body but also the soul, as they were made from simple ingredients and slowly cooked to provide comfort. A good number of such dishes have made a silent exit from the contemporary dining options but they continue to have an old-fashioned appeal that evokes memories of recipes written on cards, family get-togethers, and kitchens redolent of the same old ​‍​‌‍​‍‌smells.

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