15 Mad Men-Era Recipes

A small aperitif glass filled with classic Manhattan cocktail and a lemon twist garnish.

Classic Manhattan Cocktail1/15

Rye whiskey, vermouth, Grand Marnier, and bitters all work the devil's magic in this all-but-forgotten formula for a cocktail classic.

A wooden pupu platter filled with coconut shrimp, spam and pineapple skewers, and ribs.

Pupu Platter2/15

Remember when sitting around and noshing on crab Rangoon and coconut shrimp was the height of chic? Some say it still is.

Mai Tai and Blue Hawaiian Cocktails3/15

Get out your go-go boots, halter tops, and cocktail umbrellas. The '60s are back. In a big way. And they're groovier than ever.

Eight mini hog dogs wrapped in puff pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet

Pigs in a Blanket4/15

Without further ado or feigned guilt, allow us to reacquaint you with a long-lost childhood friend.

Arlington Chicken Liver Pâté5/15

Larded with bacon, freckled with hints of fresh parsley and cilantro, and left pleasingly, old-fashionedly chunky, this country-style pâté redefines refined.

A small dish of not-from-a-box macaroni and cheese on a stack of plates with a fork resting beside it.

Not-from-a-Box Macaroni and Cheese6/15

Incomparably better than what comes out of a box, this mac n cheese is so darn good, it may even be better than what Mom used to make. Velveeta optional.

Seven oven-fried chicken drumsticks on a white surface.

Oven Fried Drumsticks7/15

Some things never go out of style. Witness this throwback to the 50s recipe for drumsticks rolled in crumbs of any sort. Potato chips. Wasabi peas. Rice crackers.

Big glass bowl of layers of vanilla wafer banana pudding topped with sliced bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream

Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding8/15

Not a lot has changed since you last had this after-school classic. It's still easy. It's still quick. And it's still gosh darned comforting as heck.

A pot roast with potatoes and vegetables on a decorative platter with a serving fork on the platter and a napkin on the side.

Easy Pot Roast, Potatoes, and Vegetables9/15

This classic, hearty, homey dish—just like something your grandma used to make but better—is an ideal one-pot meat-and-potatoes meal. Includes oven as well as slow cooker instructions.

A highball glass filled with classic old-fashioned cocktail and large ice cubes.

Classic Old-Fashioned Cocktail10/15

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma's go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

Smoky Martini11/15

Sometimes smoke gets in your eyes. Sometimes smoke gets in your martini glass. We must say, we much prefer the latter.

Two classic martinis, each garnished with two green olives.

Classic Martini12/15

The classic martini--you know, the one sipped throughout decades past--dispenses with questions of shaken or stirred, dirty or dry. It just is what it is.

A light-blue gravy boat filled with svelte green goddess dip

Svelte Green Goddess Dip13/15

This evocatively named dip isn't the same as the one of yore. It's got the same sumptuous taste, the same creamy texture, the same luminous color, just not the same calorie count.

Curried Deviled Eggs14/15

The devil's in the details when it comes to this longstanding crowd pleaser. This recipe's got them all covered, and then some. Um, pass the eggs, please.

Stack of four Congo bars made of coconut, chocolate, graham crackers, each on a square of paper

Congo Bars15/15

Better known as seven layer bars, this bewitching stack of graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, coconut, and nuts just may exceed your childhood memories.