The 1970s are famously known as an era for the extravagant food trends, but under the fondue forks and party platters were some dishes that actually got it right. These were the meals that you could share, display, and enjoy richly without being pretentious, comforting without being extravagant. Long before the term “retro” became fashionable, these recipes had already won over the dining and family tables. And the great news? They still manage to impress. So, here you have a list of 9 dishes from the ’70s that are vintage but still show the truth that great food never becomes outdated.
Quiche Lorraine
With bacon, eggs, cream, and cheese baked into a buttery. Quiche Lorraine was not only presented at brunches, luncheons, and dinner parties but was also very much a part of the 1970s all over. Feeling fancy was one of the upsides of having food back then, but it’s really just a case of comfort food done right.
Beef Wellington
This magical piece of meat was also the dramatic centerpiece of a well-planned dinner party. Beef Wellington is the combination of an oven-baked golden piece with a mixture of mushrooms, ham, marzipan, and a puff pastry when it is nice and done. It is a sumptuous affair, rather extravagant, and still the most impressive “special occasion” meal when you want to woo.
Cheese Fondue
This fondue has a melty pot of Swiss and Gruyère with grape juice, dipped with bread cubes and veggies. This was the ultimate party food as it is warm, gooey, and interactive. There is no wondering why it’s still popping up at cozy gatherings.
Crepes Suzette
The infusion of orange butter sauce and Grand Marnier goes to a grand total of one dessert that wins the whole meal in a dramatic way. It’s fancy but still manageable to make it at home, and the perfect combination of citrus and caramel flavor is never old-fashioned.
Shrimp Cocktail
The shrimp cocktail consists of very cold, large shrimp which are placed on the edge of a glass full of cocktail sauce with a strong taste of horseradish; the combination of the cold and crispy shrimp with the hot sauce makes the perfect starter that has the power to introduce any dinner successfully.
Tuna Casserole
Tuna mix with mushroom soup that is light and savory, soft egg noodles, and a layer of buttered crushed potato chips that turn to golden crispy combine and make up Tuna casserole. This dish is definitely an economical and easy-to-make hug in a walled oven dish as it is ready in less than an hour.
Watergate Salad
Watergate salad is a fluffy pistachio pudding that is folded with pineapple that are crushed, Cool Whip, marshmallows, and pecans. It is sweet, cool, and weirdly addictive. It got its name from the scandal era, but the pastel green fluff was pure potluck royalty.
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