Retro Week Is Coming! 5 Healthy Family Dinner Recipes with a Nostalgic Twist

5 Healthy Retro 80s & 90s Dinner Recipes

Taking it back to the good old days—with a nutritious twist! Think nostalgic comfort food, made lighter for today.

1. 🍝 Healthy Spag Bol (80s Staple)

Twist: Swap beef mince for lean turkey or lentils, and use wholewheat pasta.

Ingredients:

• Lean turkey mince or green lentils

• Tinned chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, Italian herbs

• Wholewheat spaghetti or courgetti

• Optional: Grated parmesan or nutritional yeast

Why it’s healthy: High in fibre, lower in fat, still full of flavour.

2. 🥗 Taco Salad (90s Inspired)

Twist: No taco shell—just a big, flavour-packed salad.

Ingredients:

• Lean beef mince or turkey mince with taco seasoning

• Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sweetcorn, black beans

• Greek yoghurt + lime juice as dressing

• Optional: Baked tortilla strips for crunch

Why it’s healthy: Packed with protein, good fats and plenty of veg.

3. 🍗 Skinny Chicken Kiev (80s Dinner Party Favourite)

Twist: Oven-baked with an olive oil garlic filling instead of butter.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast

• Garlic, parsley, olive oil (for filling)

• Wholemeal breadcrumbs

• Serve with steamed broccoli or mashed cauliflower

Why it’s healthy: Less fat, more fibre, still packed with garlicky goodness.

4. 🧒 Oven-Baked Chicken Goujons (90s Classic)

Twist: Bake instead of fry and use wholemeal coating.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast, sliced

• Wholemeal breadcrumbs or oat flour

• Paprika, garlic granules, pepper

• Serve with Greek yoghurt dip or homemade salsa

Why it’s healthy: Less oil, more crunch, full of flavour.

5. 🥔 Healthy Loaded Potato Skins (Pub Favourite)

Twist: Use sweet potatoes and swap sour cream for Greek yoghurt.

Ingredients:

• Baked sweet potatoes, halved

• Spring onions, reduced-fat cheese

• Turkey bacon or veggie bacon

• Dollop of Greek yoghurt on top

Why it’s healthy: Lower in saturated fat, naturally sweet and satisfying.

Let’s get cooking and crank up the nostalgia!

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Retro week starts 16th June 2025

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