8 Vintage Recipes from the ’40s Worth Trying Today

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Deviled Eggs:

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Meatloaf:

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Tuna Noodle Casserole:

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Potato Salad:

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake:

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Jell-O Salad:

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Spam and Cheese Sandwiches:

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Coca-Cola Cake:

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