11 Vintage Recipes for the Perfect Throwback Party (2024)

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Updated on June 24, 2022

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It's time to party like it's 1965! These retro party appetizers, cocktails, and desserts are delicious, easy, and totally worth celebrating. It's time for the ultimate #TBT party spread.

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Pimiento Cheese Dip

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Throw a soiree in true southern style with tangy pimento cheese dip. This delicious vintage recipe calls for just four ingredients, plus a few pantry staple spices. Even better news: It's best to make the dip at least an hour ahead to allow for chill time (aka this is a terrific option for totally stress-free entertaining).

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

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Because everything is better with bacon, including party snacks, serve these showy shellfish at your throwback bash. The little shellfish might look like those that mom made for sports-viewing parties, but they back a surprising explosion of flavor. The spicy secret lies in the marinade, featuring lemon and chili-garlic sauce.

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Bourbon-Brown Sugar Nuts

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When you're feeling frisky, just add whiskey! A splash of the brown liquor takes these toasted nuts to party-worthy heights. A sweet and spicy mix of seasonings (cinnamon and brown sugar; cayenne and black pepper) will have everyone asking, "hmm...what is that?"—and reaching for another handful of the easy party appetizer.

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Pressure Cooker Bacon Deviled Eggs

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Hard-cooked eggs can be a hassle. Not when you cook 'em by the half-dozen in an Instant Pot! They reach tender, stuffing-ready perfection after just eight minutes of cook time, and only get better when you dress up this retro recipe with mayo, mustard, bacon, and chives.

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Herbed Cheese Mini Peppers

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Herb-spiked cream cheese dips are always among the first to disappear at our bashes. Enter: This classic party appetizer that transforms the dip into a finger food option. Just spoon or pipe it into mini peppers for grub you can eat on the go. (In our case, that means on the way to grab another retro appetizer idea or swing by the bar to mix up a mocktail!)

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Smoky Cheese Ball

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Little feels more retro yet timeless than a fully-loaded cheese ball. Make 'em mini or make one mondo—either way, this nutty cheese ball will draw crowds of fans at your vintage-theme party. A couple of spoonfuls of steak sauce make the "smoky" description spot-on.

Test Kitchen Tip: Mix together the cheese ball ingredients, cover tightly in plastic wrap, and freeze for up to a month to cut down on party prep time. Just thaw overnight and roll in nuts before serving.

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Pickle Poppers

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One of the most popular recipes on BHG.com in recent years, this easy party appetizer proves that pickles will never go out of style. We've mashed-up the concepts of stuffed peppers and the Midwestern classic ham-and-pickle wraps into one fantastic finger food recipe. Try them with ham or turkey—or offer a mix of both for a crowd-pleasing deli spread.

Pickled Recipes That Go Way Beyond Cucumbers

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Mom's Ribbon Gelatin

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We've never seen a more adorable gelatin treat. Especially for a kid's rainbow birthday party or for a festive St. Patrick's Day dessert! Just add a pot of gold alongside the platter of vibrant, fruit-flavored bites to complete the scene.

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Mini Bacon-Mushroom Quiches

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Put away that box of frozen mini quiches. These cheesy bacon and mushroom bites come together in just 30 minutes (thanks to purchased puff pastry) and are so much better than premade options. For the most flavor, choose shiitake or cremini mushrooms rather than the white button variety.

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Blueberry Bundt Cake

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A tube pan ($45, Williams Sonoma) such as a bundt cake, screams "1960s!" in the very best way; that's when it burst onto the scene at the Pillsbury Bake-Off. Take the format and bring this vintage cake recipe into the 21st century with unique flavors such as cardamom, rye, and a fresh berry-citrus glaze. Boxed cake mix can't even come close to the deliciousness.

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Spinach-Artichoke Cheese Ball

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No need to dunk this dip! This retro cheese ball recipe is filled with the classic flavors of artichoke dip like spinach, roasted red peppers, and Parmesan cheese. Whip up this easy party appetizer in just two simple steps.

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Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years.

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Choose at least 3 types of appetizers and serve about 6 servings total per guest (or about 2 servings per guest per type of appetizer). Choose at least one appetizer from the protein, starch, and fresh categories, and remember to consider your guests' allergies and dietary restrictions.

How many different appetizers should be served at a party? ›

Choose at least 3 types of appetizers and serve about 6 servings total per guest (or about 2 servings per guest per type of appetizer). Choose at least one appetizer from the protein, starch, and fresh categories, and remember to consider your guests' allergies and dietary restrictions.

How to calculate appetizers for a party? ›

The overall rule that most caterers and party planners use is to calculate a pound of food per person, and a half pound per child. Professionals typically recommend breaking it down further from there: Aim for 2 to 4 ounces of appetizers per person—think 5 to 6 bites.

What's the difference between appetizers and hors d'oeuvres? ›

Time Eaten: Hors d'oeuvres are typically served before the meal even begins, while appetizers tend to indicate the beginning of the meal. An hors d'oeuvre isn't considered to be part of the meal, but appetizers are usually chosen specifically to complement the following courses.

How many pieces of finger food for a party? ›

Cocktail Party: For a stand-up cocktail party where finger foods are the main focus and no other substantial meal is served, plan for 10-12 pieces per person per hour. Mixed Event: If your event includes finger foods as appetisers before a meal, aim for 3-5 pieces per person.

How many dozen appetizers for 50 people? ›

Here's a quick guide to how many appetizers you should serve at your party: 10-12 guests = 5 appetizer selections. 25 guests = 9 appetizer selections. 50 guests = 13 appetizer selections.

What is a typical finger buffet? ›

A finger buffet meal consists of food which may be picked up with the fingers (finger food), such as small (finger) sandwiches, canapés and vol-au-vents.

What do you call a party with just appetizers? ›

Call them hors d'oeuvres or call them appetizers, they stand on their own at an event and have stopped being just a starter. On trend are the “All Appetizers” or “Heavy Hors d'oeuvres” parties. These cocktail party style events allow for more mingling, interaction and movement.

What are considered heavy appetizers? ›

These dishes are often served at events such as weddings, corporate functions, and cocktail parties. Heavy hors d'oeuvres can include a variety of different foods, such as mini quiches, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, and shrimp cocktail.

How do you make an appetizer attractively? ›

Place each appetizer on its own plate for an elegant look. Arrange all of the little dishes on a large serving platter in a circular pattern or a uniform pattern in which all of the plates are spaced the same amount of distance from each other.

How many appetizers for a group of 50? ›

25 guests = 9 appetizer selections. 50 guests = 13 appetizer selections.

How many appetizer platters for 100 guests? ›

Appetizers

If you're offering catered appetizers, plan for about six portions per guest. For a party of 100 guests, this adds up to roughly 600 appetizer portions.

How many dishes should you have at a party? ›

Hence, each visitor needs two dishes, one for the main entrée and the other for the side dish. You can also have extra plates for soup and dessert—at least two plates for each visitor.

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