Can You Name These Vintage Recipes From a Photo and a List of Ingredients?

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Can You Name These Vintage Recipes From a Photo and a List of Ingredients?
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About This Quiz

If you call a jello mold "salad"... this quiz is just for you!

If you call bacon-wrapped water chestnuts "rumaki"... this quiz is just for you!

If you remember the days when potato salad involved hard-boiled eggs... this quiz is just for you!

And if these statements just brought a giant smile to your face, then it's time to take this ultimate vintage recipes quiz. And we think you might just ace it, too! Are you ready to rock the kitchen?

So maybe it was the times, or maybe it was a matter of the ingredients and resources available to your mother. (Let's face it, everybody, it was probably your mother!) But no matter who was doing the cooking, vintage recipes all had one thing in common: they were simple! Today, as we look back, many of these recipes incorporate basic ingredients such as eggs, flour, mayonnaise and cream, and their featured component is often canned fruit or canned fish. Meals such as crown roast, glazed ham and cran-orange roast duckling were reserved for special occasions, and no, you could not leave the table until you cleared your plate! 

Well, if your taste buds are tingling, it's time to get started! Good luck and remember, when life hands you leftover mashed potatoes, be sure to make some Maine potato candy!

Deviled Eggs
Patrick Yuen/Moment/Getty Images
Which of these vintage recipes requires hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise and relish?
Crispy Baked Eggs
Eggnog Salad
Deviled Eggs
Poached Eggs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that deviled eggs originated in Rome, Italy? Today they are most popular throughout Europe and North America. Be sure to serve them nice and cold!

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Chicken a La King
YouTube by Food Wishes
What is the name of the recipe that gives you chicken and veggies in a creamy gravy over biscuits?
Chicken Salad
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Chicken a la King
Gravy Soup
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are varying accounts as to how Chicken a la King originated. What we do know for sure is that it is popularly made with sherry and mushrooms and was first mentioned in the "New York Times" in 1893.

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Cheese Soufflé
Wiki Commons by Pierre-alain dorange
For which recipe do you need cheese, breadcrumbs and milk?
Chicken Casserole
Hot Milk Sponge Cake
Blue Cheese Souffle
Baked Alaska
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Blue Cheese Souffle is packed with protein and serves as a great side dish for beef. Want to whip one up for dinner tonight? Just make sure you have some cream of tartar on hand!

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Tuna Noodle Casserole
YouTube by Skinnytaste
Which recipe requires a can of stinky fish, egg noodles and peas?
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Sloppy Joe's
Lord Woolton PIe
Egg salad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tuna Noodle Casserole originated in the United States. Did you know that it became popular in the 1950s mainly because the ingredients were cheap and easy to find in the supermarket?

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Olive-Stuffed Celery
Souders Studios/Photodisc/Getty Images
Which of these recipes mixes cream cheese with pimiento olives?
Vegetable Soup
Olive-Stuffed Celery
Oyster Cheese Log
Swedish Meatballs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Olive-Stuffed Celery is a favorite around the holidays, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. While it can be made simply with olives, cream cheese and celery stalks, some home cooks may add Miracle Whip, pickle juice and toasted pecans to their recipe!

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Swedish Meatballs
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Can you name the recipe which mixes ground meats and spices into a round shape?
Swedish Meatballs
Gnocchi
Salmon Mousse Canapes
Mash Potatoes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Swedish Meatballs are much like other meatballs when it comes to mixing ground beef, pork and sometimes veal with breadcrumbs, egg and spices. The only major difference? They are typically smaller in size - only two to three centimeters at most!

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Salmon Mousse Canapes
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You'll need some cucumbers, cream cheese and fresh dill to make these party favorites!
Cranberry-Orange Roast Duckling
Cucumber Sandwiches
Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps
Salmon Mousse Canapes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Looking to make three dozen salmon mousse canapes for your next party? Grab two English cucumbers, eight ounces of cream cheese, half a cup of heavy whipping cream and of course... half a pound of smoked salmon or lox from the grocery store and get to it!

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Crown Roast
Manny Rodriguez/Blend Images/Getty Images
For which recipe will you need a few racks of lamb?
Crown Roast
Pot Roast
French Onion Soup
French Onion Salisbury
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Well, the queen doesn't actually wear this crown, but she probably loves to eat it! Crown roasts are created by taking two or three single racks of lamb and tying them into a circle before cooking.

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Meat Pie
Diana Miller/Cultura/Getty Images
Which recipe requires pastry dough, ground meat, onion and spices?
Beef Soup
Meat Pie
Salisbury Steaks
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that meat pies are thought to have originated in several different places around the world? The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Belize each claim meat pies as their own! Can you claim them in your kitchen too?

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Cranberry Eggnog Salad
YouTube by Debbie FoodPrepping
Which of these recipes requires crushed pineapple, a type of berry gelatin and a thick Christmastime drink?
Pina Colada Molded Salad
Old Fashioned Coleslaw
Cranberry Eggnog Salad
Mango Gelatin Salad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This vintage recipe is sure to bring out your holiday spirit, especially around Thanksgiving! Make sure to have your mold pan ready and don't attempt to serve your Cranberry Eggnog Salad until it is completely firm!

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Split Pea Soup with Ham
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Can you name the recipe whose base is made up of round green vegetables?
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Tomato Soup
Green Bean Casserole
Three-Bean Baked Beans
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that split pea soup is made from dried peas? The color of the peas, and therefore the soup, can vary depending on their geographic origin!

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Banana Cake
Krit of Studio OMG/Moment Open/Getty Images
You'll want to use overripe fruit to make this dessert... what is it?
Fruit Cake
Banana Cake
Ambrosia Salad
Preacher Cake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The perfect vintage banana cake recipe includes one cup of sour milk or buttermilk, along with three large overripe bananas. Never throw out "old" bananas - instead, you should peel them and freeze them for future banana cake!

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Crab & Green Onion Dip
Jules Frazier Photography/Stockbyte/Getty Images
Which recipe requires cream cheese, mayonnaise and seafood?
Crab and Green Onion Dip
Honey Horseradish Dip
Salmon Puffs
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Baked crab dip is simple and delicious. Join canned crab meat with cream cheese, green onion, garlic and mayonnaise, then serve with crusty bread at your next house party or holiday celebration!

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Pina Colada Molded Salad
YouTube by It's More Fun in the Kitchen
For which recipe do you need crushed pineapple, cream of coconut and lemon-lime soda?
Banana Cake
Pina Colada Molded Salad
Punch
Angel Food Cake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Don't forget the all-essential gelatin packets! Pina Colada Molded Salad takes a short time to prepare, but allow several hours for proper chilling before serving!

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American Lasagna
YouTube by Food Wishes
Which recipe combines pasta, tomato sauce and cheese in a layered form?
Enchiladas
American Lasagna
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Meat Pie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though its origin is Italian, lasagna is a warm and delicious favorite of many American households. Everyone has their own variation that has been passed on from generation to generation. Whose lasagna recipe is your favorite?

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Baked Alaska
Wiki Commons by Kimberly Vardeman
Can you name the recipe whose main ingredients are ice cream, cake and meringue?
Coconut Biscuits
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Peach Gelatin Salad
Baked Alaska
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Despite its name, did you know that baked Alaska got its origin in New Orleans, Louisiana? It is said that the chef Antoine Alciatore coined the term at his restaurant in 1867, when the United States acquired Alaska from the Russian Empire.

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Potato Salad
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This side dish is full of starch and hard-boiled eggs. What is it called?
Potato Salad
Deviled Eggs
Mashed Potatoes
Oysters Rockefeller
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vintage potato salad is unlike your average potato salad. Some of the ingredients included in this recipe are onion, dijon mustard, evaporated milk, hard-boiled eggs and paprika. That is certainly a recipe for the ages!

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Creamy Eggs & Mushrooms Au Gratin
DigiPub/Moment/Getty Images
For which recipe will you need heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese and green onion?
Creamy Eggs and Mushrooms au Gratin
Mushroom Soup
Chicken Croquettes
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Need a crowd-pleasing addition to your next brunch? Try good ol' fashioned Creamy Eggs and Mushrooms au Gratin! It is best made in a large cast iron skillet and takes just 40 minutes to whip up!

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Onion Soup
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Which recipe combines beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and a whole lot of one type of vegetable?
Potato Soup
Split Pea Soup
French Onion Soup
Crab and Green Onion Dip
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

French Onion Soup is a classic recipe which is loaded with onions and rich broth. Raise your hand if your favorite part is the floating toasted bread and cheese on top!

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Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
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Which of these recipes comes from the heart of Louisiana and requires Cajun seasoning?
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Chicken Pot Pie
American Lasagna
Spicy Meatloaf
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For vintage-style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, go with the bone-in chicken thighs. There is a great deal of added flavor in this part of the chicken - just be sure to remove the skin!

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Glazed Ham
LauriPatterson/E+/Getty Images
Can you name the recipe that combines brown sugar with meat from the pork family?
Cranberry-Orange Roast Duckling
French Onion Steak
Glazed Ham
Bacon cookies
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Popular around the holidays, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Mix brown sugar, mustard and cider vinegar, then coat one large fully cooked bone-in ham. Bake, covered, until a beautiful glaze forms and enjoy!

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Honey Horseradish Dip
YouTube by Food Wishes
Which of these recipes could you serve alongside cold cooked shrimp?
Honey Horseradish Dip
Crab Puffs
French Onion Dip
Marinara Sauce
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Honey Horseradish Dip combines stone-ground mustard, honey, horseradish and a base such as yogurt to create a delicious dip for cocktail shrimp. Vintage recipes also suggest serving this dip with cold sugar snap peas!

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Cranberry-Orange Roast Ducklings
YouTube by Texas Cooking Today
Can you name the recipe that requires navel oranges, rosemary and a whole form of poultry?
Roasted Chicken
Cranberry-Orange Roast Duckling
Meat Pie
Duck Casserole
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This recipe not only requires fresh navel oranges, but there is also orange marmalade and orange juice involved! Add some fresh cranberries, sugar, soy sauce and chicken broth, and you've got yourself a delicious roasting sauce for this holiday treat.

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Mango Gelatin Salad
YouTube by TheCooknShare
For which recipe will you need cream cheese, canned fruit and water?
Mango Gelatin Salad
Ambrosia Salad
Blue Cheese Souffle
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that to make gelatin, you need both boiling water and cold water? Once the mold has set, it's time to garnish with mint or cranberries and serve!

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Easy Orange and Red Onion Salad
Souders Studios/Photodisc/Getty Images
Can you name the recipe that requires a lot of citrus?
Grandmother's Orange Salad
Easy Orange and Red Onion Salad
Orange Cake
Crab and Green Onion Dip
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This classic recipe requires just two main ingredients, and of course a dressing. The dressing is made from white wine vinegar, canola oil, orange zest and juice, sugar and... ground cloves!

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Moscow Mule
Wiki Commons by Will Shenton
Which of these recipes is best served in a cold copper mug?
Margarita
Moscow Mule
Tom Collins
Sidecar
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Wrong Answer

A Moscow Mule is best served in a copper mug, though health advocates recommend they be lined with nickel or stainless steel. Its ingredients include vodka, lime juice and ginger beer, with a lime slice or mint leaves for a garnish.

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Three-Bean Baked Beans
YouTube by Cooking with Shotgun Red
Can you name the recipe which includes kidney beans, butter beans and pork and beans?
Three-Bean Baked Beans
Sloppy Joe's
Bean Casserole
Creamy Eggs and Mushrooms au Gratin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Resembling a chili somewhat, three-bean baked beans is a hearty and warm dish that's perfect for a party or cold night on the couch! This vintage recipe includes molasses, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, mustard and chili powder, along with chopped onion. Also add bacon or ground beef, if you're feeling festive.

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Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup
Wiki Commons by stu_spivack
For which of these recipes will you need chicken broth, onion and a green vegetable?
Creamy Eggs and Mushrooms au Gratin
Creamy Fresh Asparagus Soup
Onion Chicken Soup
Meat Pie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that asparagus is planted in early spring and harvested once the stalks have reached six to eight inches in length? White asparagus is produced by growing the plants without sunlight.

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Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans
YouTube by OlivariOliveOil
What is the name of the recipe featuring a thinly sliced red and white vegetable?
Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans
Green Bean Casserole
American Salad
Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Most people would tell you never to cook a radish. But cooks from the 1950s disagree! This classic recipe combines green beans with thin-sliced radishes in a skillet with butter. They are then tossed with sugar and salt, and served as a side dish. Eat up!

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Cucumber Canapes
YouTube by FOOD NEAT
Which recipe takes a regular salad ingredient and makes it the star?
Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream
Cucumber Canapes
Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps
Salmon Puffs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cucumber Canapes are a simple and refreshing appetizer. One traditional recipe includes white or rye bread, cucumbers (of course!) and a spread made from mayonnaise, cream cheese and various herbs and spices, such as dill and paprika.

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Cheese Ball
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What is the name of this recipe which requires a few types of dairy products?
French Onion Dip
Cheese Ball
Sticky Buns
Croquettes
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Wrong Answer

The vintage Cheese Ball recipe includes cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and mayonnaise, combined with relish, onion, Worcestershire sauce and fresh parsley! Serve with crackers and voila!

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Maine Potato Candy
YouTube by Averagebetty
Can you name the recipe that takes a side dish and turns it into dessert?
Donuts
Sticky Buns
Molasses Bars
Maine Potato Candy
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Wrong Answer

Legend has it that residents of Maine ate potatoes on a daily basis. They would then transform any leftovers they had into creative treats, such as bread, doughnuts and yes... chocolate covered candies!

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Silver Dollar Burgers
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Which recipe's name denotes the size of its featured food?
Sliders
Chicken a la King
Silver Dollar Burgers
Swedish Meatballs
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Wrong Answer

Silver Dollar Burgers is the vintage name for what we know today as sliders! They are mini hamburgers served with pickle relish and a slice of cheese on a hamburger bun.

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Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVPQEhD15Ys
For which recipe are strips of bacon and toothpicks required?
Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps
Cherry Bacon Hors d'oeuvres
Split Pea Soup with Bacon
Salmon Mousse Canapes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

So you don't like water chestnuts, huh? How about we wrap them in bacon and smother them with barbecue sauce... now do you like them? This classic recipe is one for the ages - wrap it in bacon and you will always win!

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Crab Puffs
YouTube by Cookingguide
In which of these recipes are there hard-boiled eggs, horseradish and a type of seafood?
Crab Puffs
Deviled Eggs
Crown Roast
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you've ever made crab puffs, you know how delicious they are, and you know the amount of effort it takes to make them! This multi-step process takes 45 minutes to prepare, but once you do, you will have something special.

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Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes
YouTube by AllasYummyFood
Which of these recipes involves stuffing one vegetable into another?
Pepper Poppers
Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes
Honey Horseradish Dip
Baked Potatoes
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Wrong Answer

Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes are a delicious and classic side dish. After the sliced mushrooms are sauteed and combined with cream, bread crumbs and butter, they are stuffed into tomato halves and baked with cheese!

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Peach Gelatin Salad
YouTube by 12 Tomatoes
Can you name the recipe that includes canned peaches and ginger ale?
Peach Gelatin Salad
Cranberry Eggnog Salad
Pina Colada Molded Salad
Angel Food Cake
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Get your best jello mold ready to make this recipe! You'll also need one can of sliced peaches, lemon gelatin, ginger ale and chopped walnuts. Make sure the gelatin is fully firm before serving!

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Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream
Geri Lavrov/Moment Open/Getty Images
For which recipe will you need hot sauce, pork and toasted white bread?
Glazed Ham
Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream
Ham Bake
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though these fan favorites only take ten minutes to bake, they take about an hour to prepare! Tasso ham is highly spiced and cured pork shoulder. Some people substitute chorizo for it.

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Yorkshire Pudding
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Which of these recipes is considered a relative of the popover?
Baking Powder Biscuits
Chicken a la King
Yorkshire Pudding
Meat Casserole
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Yorkshire Pudding originated in Yorkshire, England, and was first published in 1737. The recipe contains milk or water, flour, eggs and roasted meat drippings. It is often served with beef and gravy, or sometimes bangers and mash!

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