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- Suzanne S. Wiley
- JELL-O Pudding Pops. If there's one food that '80s kids remember, it's the JELL-O Pudding Pop, a frozen treat made of JELL-O pudding with additives to keep the pudding texture soft even when the bar was frozen solid.
- Micro Magic burgers, fries, and shakes. Another very '80s food that '80s kids will remember is the Micro Magic line of microwavable burgers, fries, and shakes.
- Chefwich. The concept of wrapping a meal-sized amount of food in dough isn't new at all; products like calzones, empanadas, and pasties (not pastries) have been around for centuries.
- Chun King Egg Rolls. Remember these tiny rectangular pockets of goodness, microwaved right in the box? Chun King Egg Rolls were an afterschool snack for many kids.
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- Deep Dark Old Recipe Bran Muffins
- Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies
- Vegan Avocado Pasta with Blackened Vegetables
- Blackened Fish
- 'King Of Rock' Frozen Pudding Pops
- Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad
- Homemade Twinkies
- Tiramisu
- Chicken Pot Pie
Four decades ago, the world was an entirely different place, but the things people ate then aren't too far off from what we enjoy now. The food trends of the 1980s indicate an overall shift towards healthier foods and more international cuisine, but there's also evidence of pop culture making certain foods more desirable — for example, "Ghostbuster...
In 1985, Michael Brown and Joe Goldstein received the Nobel Prize
for their research and discoveries on the regulation of cholesterol metabolism. Foods linked to lower LDL cholesterol levels, such as oat bran, quickly became trendy, and
Starting in the 1970s and into the 80s, the number of women in the workforce dramatically rose, and
became a popular kitchen appliance. Inevitably, the appetizers popularized in the decades before, such as meatballs and cocktail wieners, shifted towards this foolproof cooking method.
In many countries, veganism has existed for centuries, but in the 1980s veganism became synonymous with contemporary ideologies, particularly punk culture. The association remains intact today, as veganism is more prominent than ever before.
During the 1980s, Chef Paul Prudhomme helped bring
to the forefront of American cuisine and developed the blackening technique. Cajun food's popularity continued into the next decade, along with Emeril Lagasse's rise to fame.
Jell-O advertisements from previous decades included recipes for popsicles, but
pudding pops didn't blow up until the 1980s
This dish reflects two 1980s food trends: first, blackening, a flavorful spice rub and cooking technique, and
, which made such a lasting impact they're still around today. In fact, the concept of salad being a healthy food wasn't widely employed until the '80s, which is why the gelatin and whipped cream creations of the 1950s and 60s were (and still are) called salads.
Twinkies were invented all the way back in 1930 and enjoyed some attention during the 1950s, but a little film called "Ghostbusters" revived and spread their popularity in 1984. In spite of that, nearly a decade ago,
parent company Hostess filed for bankruptcy
If there was any dessert darling at restaurants during the 1980s, it was
The dessert's origin is debated, but one thing is certain — tiramisu had taken over
New York's restaurant scene by 1985
This popularity carried through the next few decades, and even today you'll seldom find an upscale restaurant that doesn't serve it.
popular, but it experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 1980s as a result of 1950s nostalgia. However, chicken pot pie goes back way farther than the mid 20th century — pot pies actually got their start in Ancient Greece.
- Sarra Sedghi
- Shelf Stable Hidden Valley Ranch (1983) Ranch dressing predates the 80s when Steve Henson made a small fortune with his plumbing business in Alaska. He perfected his buttermilk dressing recipe in 1949 cooking for his colleagues.
- Cool Ranch Doritos (1986) It’s interesting to note Doritos (which means “Little Golden Things” in Spanish) were not flavored at all when invented in the 1960s.
- Lunchables (1988) We started our main course by munching on a box of ham and American cheese Lunchables. We were eating Lunchables in Issaquah, Washington 20 miles east of their original, introductory market of Seattle.
- Lean Cuisine (1981) We now move on to the only hot food item on this list and the only one that didn’t try to kill us with its fat, salt and/or sugar content… Lean Cuisine.
Apr 6, 2024 · You might be surprised to learn that many food trends you enjoy today have their roots in the 1980s. The decade saw the entrance of sushi into the Western mainstream, a love for pesto, and an embrace of Tex-Mex cuisine, which have all secured their statuses as beloved staples.
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- Hostess Pudding Pie. Flaky crust, creaming pudding filling, tons of corn syrup, and shortening? What didn't we love about this now-discontinued '80s food?
- Slice Soda. Introduced by Pepsi Co. in 1984, and replaced by Sierra Mist in most markets by 2000, Slice was THE fruit-flavored soda to drink in the '80s.
- Smurf-Berry Crunch Cereal. The only thing better than watching the Smurfiest show around on Saturday mornings was sitting down to do it with a bowl of Smurf-Berry Crunch in your lap.
- TCBY Yogurt. Your kids enjoy theirs with every topping under the sun. But when FroYo debuted on the scene the flavors were the main (and only) feature, and TCBY was where you went to get it.
Jun 1, 2022 · 13 Long-Lost Foods from the '80s That Will Stoke Your Nostalgia. From loose meat sandwiches to hot buttered cheerios. The 1980s gave us the first disposable camera, Dirty Dancing, and dozens of classic rock hits. Food-wise, it was at once the era of convenience-driven microwave dinners and the newly popular global-inspired fine dining.
Jun 8, 2021 · A comforting all-American classic, the sloppy Joe sandwich was a staple in many '80s homes. Made from ground beef with onions, ketchup and Worcester sauce, it wasn’t the daintiest dish on the menu, but the combination of savoury beef and onion, sweet ketchup and umami-rich Worcestershire sauce was just irresistible.
