Classic school lunch Salisbury steak from the 80s and 90s, served with brown gravy

The infamous D Ration from World War II: a chocolate bar with a grainy texture that isn’t all that bad

Moist, delicious cake with raisins, walnuts, and a cream cheese frosting that’s reminiscent of carrot cake with no tomato soup flavor

Slightly sweet cocktail that’s heavy on the whiskey with a silky smooth texture

Green tea and white wine-based warm drink, flavored with nutmeg and thickened with egg yolks to the consistency of egg nog

Anchovy filets and Parmesan on fried toast, which makes for a very salty combination

Duck roasted with celery and served with a creamy celery sauce

A simple gumbo recipe with okra, beef, ham hock, shrimp, and crab that’s packed with flavor

A US army recipe from 1946 made with corned beef and just a hint of spices

Gingerbread cookies with a wonderfully complex spice mixture

A delicious baked pudding of cornmeal, molasses, and milk served with whipped cream

Surprisingly delicious custard-like pie that you can customize with whatever flavors you like

Apple pie with rose water and mace, which is delicious but has some confounding instructions

Simple lamb curry served with rice, plain pinto beans, and white bread as eaten in Folsom Prison

Super smooth filling that’s lime-forward but not too tart with meringue and a graham cracker crust

A very salty no-cook recipe for SPAM with cream cheese filling

No-cook ice cream with fresh peach puree and sliced peaches

Slow-cooked steaks with tomatoes and onions with mashed potatoes and gravy

Beautiful champagne-flavored gelatin with fruit. A great base recipe to try other wines or flavorings like liqueurs

Dense but flavorful cornbread perfect for eating with Chuck Wagon Beans on a cattle drive