Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist by Bobby Hicks

Dine through the decades with this stylish recipe collection from the founder of @retrorecipeskitchen. Nostalgia is in, and Bobby Hicks knows nostalgia. As the charming host of TikTok’s Retro Recipes Kitchen, he regularly gives loving updates to classic American staples and ingredients like boxed cake mixes, canned soups, and more to suit today’s tastes. Bobby’s vivid personality, on display across social media, comes through on the page as he asks readers to don an apron, preheat the oven, and get ready to savor the past. In his dazzling debut cookbook, Retro Recipes, he features a treasure trove of culinary nostalgia, everything from all-time favorites to lesser-known fare, including Lazy Daisy Cake, Brown Sugar Meatloaf, Chicken Divan, and Eggs Eiffel Tower. Bobby has done his homework and provides colorful historical context for each dish. Complete with vibrant photography and one-of-a-kind illustrations, this cookbook is the perfect addition to the vintage cooking canon. 100 color photographs

From the Publisher DELICIOUS, NOSTALGIC RECIPES Retro Recipes is a treasure trove of culinary nostalgia, featuring everything from classic favorites to lesser-known gems. Dive into vintage hits that have shaped food history, including Lazy Daisy Cake, Brown Sugar Meatloaf, Chicken Divan, and delightfully over-the-top Eggs Eiffel Tower. ALL-AMERICAN COMFORTS From Hoppin’ John and Tuna Noodle Casserole to Pineapple Upside-Down Poke Cake, Retro Recipes brings the greatest hits of American home cooking to life and to your table, celebrating regional flavors from across the country. Bobby Hicks will truly make you excited about casserole. RETRO TECHNIQUES, NO TIME MACHINE NEEDED Along the way, Bobby guides you through essential techniques and everyday skills. You'll gain ample confidence to prepare the perfect vintage plate at home. A FEAST FOR THE EYES Highly stylized food photography paired with charming illustrations transports the flavors and spirit of past decades straight from the page to your kitchen. HEARTY MAINS AND CREATIVE DESSERTS Bobby’s takes on classic mains, including Boeuf Bourguignon and Chicken Kiev, are sure to satisfy any gathering or simply spice up your weeknight dinner. No meal is complete without a vintage sweet, like Butterscotch Bread Pudding or Pink Coconut Layer Cake. HISTORY (SERVED HOT) Every dish has a backstory, and you’ll find that the past tastes delicious. From a seventeenth-century seafood dish like Bonac Clam Pie to a mid-century favorite steak like Carpetbag Steak, Retro Recipes invites you to savor history. Retro Recipes All I Think About Is Food Potluck Desserts Delicious Tonight Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 11 85 34 465 Price $32 62 $14 99 $12 10 $13 43 For cooks and readers who like to keep their plate interesting Enjoy clever twists on classic recipes Prepare for legendary vegetarian dinner parties Discover dessert recipes infused with queer joy Tune in to the beloved chef's latest dinner delights