Throwback Thursday | Themed Dinner Ideas Back in the Day

Cozy, comforting Chicken a la King is one of my favorite weeknight dinners! Juicy chicken and tender veggies with creamy, flavorful gravy served over toast, biscuits, or pasta is a winner with the whole family, even picky kids.

This is a simple, vegetarian classic "meatloaf" made with oatmeal and pecans with a sweet ketchup topping. It's so good!

A hearty plant-based dinner idea that will satisfy even meat-eaters! A Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf that mimics the classic meatloaf with no meat, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free! Get all your protein and veggies in this healthy recipe!

A healthier version of hamburger helper, This beefy, cheesy lasagna mac is the BEST Instant Pot pasta recipe and is sure to be one of your family’s new favorite meals!

Made with tender chunks of beef, a variety of veggies and potatoes, plus super-sweet cherry tomatoes, this soup is cold weather comfort food at it’s finest.

Traditional Scottish mince and tatties is a hearty, easy weeknight dinner! It’s also a unique ground beef recipe when you want something a little different.

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe is a family favorite from my childhood. Filled with cheesy goodness and creamy flavors, it will take you back to your mom’s house in the 90s!

This Vegan DOUBLE NOODLE Chicken Soup is delicious, veganized version Campbell's soup and full noodles perfect for slurping! You'll feel like you were transported right back to childhood with this yummy 30 minute soup!

Quick-cooking rice updates this retro recipe for Slow Boat to China. This is a quick meal that is perfect for busy nights.

A a deliciously simple recipe with ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni. You may have eaten this retro Goulash recipe as a kid. It is an easy weeknight dinner to make, and very kid friendly!

A a rich, delicious comfort food. A cheesy creamy homemade macaroni and cheese made with a roux, and with two kinds of cheese makes this a family favorite!

Parents and kids alike will enjoy these fun and delicious porcupine meatballs with easy pan gravy. With only a few naturally gluten-free ingredients, they’re an allergy-friendly meal the whole family will love!

This Easy Hamburger soup is a simple one-pot, hearty soup made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, celery and a delicious tomato broth. Only 5 WW blue plan points!

Chow Mein Casserole, also known as Minnesota Hotdish, is classic midwestern casserole comfort! This ground beef and rice casserole with creamy soup and a crunchy chow mein noodle topping is super easy to throw together or can be made ahead and frozen!

Homemade chicken noodle soup with cuts of carrots and celery, tender pieces of chicken, egg noodles, and a seasoned chicken broth. It’s really the best cure-all when you aren’t feeling well and the best part is it’s a one-pot meal!

This vegan shepherd’s pie is packed with plant-based protein and great flavors! It’s easy to make, and ready in under an hour. Serve this for those special occasions, a wintery dinner, or pack it for lunch. Great for meal prep, and suitable for freezing.

This super easy homemade Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese is a gluten-free and allergy-free recipe that will blow your mind! This healthy and dairy-free version of the classic is still ultra-creamy, but secretly veggie-packed, kid-friendly, and contains no nuts or soy! Comfort food that’s quick enough for any weeknight dinner!

You'll love how easy this hamburger casserole is to make! Baked with noodles, ground beef, seasonings, cheese and vegetables, this recipe goes together in minutes.

This vegetarian sausage and cheese quiche recipe was given to me by my late mother in law. It's simple to prepare when using a premade pie crust.

Vintage 1960 Chicken Divan is a classic recipe filled with chicken and broccoli and topped with a creamy sauce. This family favorite has stood the test of time for generations.

These old fashioned Sloppy Joes beat Manwich any day! They're made with basic ingredients, perfectly seasoned and nice and juicy!

Mouthwatering, delicious vegan sloppy joes are the perfect addition to your vegan sandwich collection! Look no further to satisfy your craving for comfort food, with a healthy, vegan twist.

Classic tuna macaroni salad is a well loved and easy to make side dish perfect for any occasion.

Quick and easy, this simple chickpea salad recipe makes a perfect vegetarian substitute for tuna salad. Yum!

These deviled eggs are a classic. Just a few ingredients, these deviled eggs will be loved by your whole family.

This is another recipe given to me from my mother in law. Always a crowd pleaser!

I have to say, this recipe is a family favorite. I’ve had this recipe for over twenty years and still love it.