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14 Diner Recipes That Will Take You Back to the Good Old Days

Craving a taste of nostalgia? These 14 classic diner recipes will transport you straight back to the good old days when jukeboxes played your favorite tunes and every meal was served with a side of comfort. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a juicy burger, or a slice of homemade pie, these dishes will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Bourbon Pecan Pie
Photo Credit: Simple Sassy Scrumptious.

There is just no way to describe all of the goodness that is this pie.  A rich gooey sugary layer topped with toasted pecans baked to perfection.

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Classic Diner Burger

Classic Diner Burger
Photo Credit: cooking with curls.

This Classic Diner Burger is a juicy cheeseburger slathered with thousand island dressing that runs down your arm. The kind of burger that comes wrapped in white paper with french fries and a chocolate shake!

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Chocolate Milkshake

Chocolate Milkshake
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

There’s nothing like a tall, icy-cold Chocolate Milkshake when it comes to frozen treats. Elevate this timeless soda shop favorite with our quick and effortless 1-minute microwave chocolate sauce. Our secret ingredient? Dutch process cocoa powder, which transforms your shake into an extraordinary chocolatey delight!

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Homemade Fries Recipe

Homemade Fries Recipe
Photo Credit: the foreign fork.

These homemade fries are unlike any fries you’ve ever tasted. Soft on the inside, impossibly crispy on the outside, and so crunchy you can hear each bite from across the room.

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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe 
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The cheese sauce is thick and creamy, and perfect for transporting you to a cheesy bliss. Plus it comes together in about 25-30 minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and under 10 minutes in the Instant Pot!

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Cracker Barrel Pancakes

Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Enjoy Cracker Barrel’s famous fluffy pancakes from home with this perfect copycat recipe. No need to wait for a table when you can make your own taste just as good!

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The Best Low Carb Coleslaw Recipe

The Best Low Carb Coleslaw Recipe
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Looking for the best coleslaw recipe? This low carb coleslaw recipe has a crunchy texture and has the perfect amount of dressing. Originally called Copycat Coleslaw recipe because it mimics the tastes you love from your favorite restaurants only made with healthier, real food ingredients.

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Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer Battered Onion Rings
Photo Credit: alekas get together.

These Beer Battered Onion Rings are the best appetizer to serve with an ice-cold beer! The beer batter helps to create a SUPER crispy, light and fluffy exterior while adding another layer of flavor. They result is a sweet, savory, salty, crunchy bite of heaven.

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Gouda Mac and Cheese

Gouda Mac and Cheese
Photo Credit: ambitious foodie.

This super easy gouda mac and cheese recipe is super creamy, rich, and packed with flavors. It’s super delicious, quick, and easy to make in just under 30 minutes!

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Blue Cheese Burgers

Blue Cheese Burgers
Photo Credit: super golden bakes.

Simply the ultimate homemade juicy beef burger server with crispy pancetta, easy blue cheese sauce, onion chutney and homemade brioche buns.

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Strawberry Nice Cream Shake

Strawberry Nice Cream Shake
Photo Credit: elephantastic vegan.

This vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free Strawberry Nice Cream Shake is the perfect, healthy treat for the summer! 3 ingredients only!

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Samoa Cookie Milkshake

Samoa Cookie Milkshake
Photo Credit: 4 sons r us.

A thick and creamy milkshake that tastes exactly like the beloved Girl Scout Cookie. This Samoa Cookie Milkshake is a winning flavor combination.

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Apple Pie with Cloves

Apple Pie with Cloves
Photo Credit: confessions of baking queen.

Homemade Apple Pie is filled with lots of ground cloves for a spectacular fall flavor. This apple pie with cloves recipe is perfect for the cinnamon hater in your life. Made with a homemade crust and easily made a day before serving.

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Dill Pickle Waffle Fries

Dill Pickle Waffle Fries
Photo Credit: celebration generation.

A bit of work, a lot of fun! Homemade Waffle Fries with pickle seasoning, dill, roasted garlic aioli, & pickles!

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