The more eccentric end of the gastronomical spectrum of the '60s can be defined by Jell-o dominated meals, weird chicken dishes, cocktail party appetizers (like the infamous onion dip), fluffy desserts, and anything Julia Child. These may sound weird, but they were delicious. Get ready to take a stroll down memory lane as we enumerate ten of the most iconic recipes that made the 1960s an even better decade than it already was.
People who lived through the 1960s can drop into an instant state of nostalgia at the mention of onion dip. It was so wildly popular at the time that there was a need for an instant product; hence the invention of Lipton’s Onion Soup/Dip Mix.
It wouldn't be a 1960s feast without at least one element of the meal encased in Jell-O. Desserts and Salads were oftentimes encased within these gelatin molds.
The '60s was a glorious point in time, and it wouldn't have been quite so unique without its iconic Swedish meatballs in grape jelly. Now that's something we're curious to try!
Can anyone resist this recipe that has managed to hold strong to this day? With its mix of diced chicken, vegetables, and cream sauce, it’s no wonder this dish has remained a crowd-pleaser, even in modern times.
While cheese and meat fondues were introduced to the US way before the ‘60s, this was the decade when they really took off (and also when chocolate was introduced to the mix).
There was no other way to enjoy cocktails than with a good serving of this semi-elegant dish.
Everyone loved cocktail parties in the ‘60s, and these appetizers were always in attendance!
The culinary icon of 1963, Julia Child, introduced beef bourguignon to the US on her French Chef TV show. It was an instant sensation.
Shrimp cocktails became so famous that they have retained their fancy status up to this day. Back then, the best ones were served in fine-dining restaurants.
When the “Tunnel of Fudge” recipe won the Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1966, it immediately became a hit!