The thought of combining jello with tuna is one that is just too much to bear for sompe people. A tuna sandwitch followed with a bowl of jello for desert may be okay but not having them both on the same plate.

With the ability to be able to buy all different types of crackers not many are going to resort to a rice cereal to make what can be easily bought and ones that are made with more modern ingredients.

There are some people who have forgiving tastebuds and maybe would find a mixture of bananas in hollandaise sauce to be spread over boiled ham appealing. Chances are there are a whole lot who would not.

Nobody likes to waste foods and when there are leftovers it is nice to be creative. But mixing cream cheese with leftover ham maybe just a little too much.

Getting the family to eat fruit is still a priority of today but this old-time recipe of heathy eating sort of defeats the purpose. The addition of the heavy creams and the maraschino cherries are not really being fat conscious.

Sometimes the completed was recipe was just so strange looking that it had an appeal of its own. Gelatine was often used to hold a whole bunch of ingredients together like this salad for example.

Whenever in doubt as to what to serve an unexpected guest there was nothing easier or cheaper than a cucumber sandwich. It was always a good idea to have plenty of cream cheese in the house as almost anything could be whipped up with it.

It has always been a problem to get the kids to drink their milk. So parents in the past would combine 7-up with milk just so they could get the kids to take the milk. Not something that maybe modern-day parents would approve of.

Another classic way of sprucing up some spam. Spam was something that was found in almost every kitchen cupboard.

For those who are looking for some different ways to use their Miracle Whip it may be time to turn back the clock and look at some of these old fashioned ideas.

Okay almost everyone loves mayonnaise but to turn this into a jello is almost unthinkable. Yet, it was a golden oldie for some. Aside from what it may taste like it was certainly a conversation starter.

For those who love their hot dogs but don’t have the buns to go with it, then maybe this pie will be the next best thing.

This is probably not a dish that you want to consider if the kids are not bean lovers. But, in the past, it was a great way of using up the abundance of beans from the garden.

For those who have run out of ideas for what to do with the tomatoes that they have grown they may want to resort to this but only if they can handle the jelly.

Most would think that the use of canned veggies in the old days would be a no-no. That everything would be from farm to table. Well, this wasn’t always the case. There were times where the recipes would call for a tin of mixed veggies that would be turned into a salad.

Another take on being able to use jello to hold everything together. This was during the era where molds were the trend for creating fancy dishes.

Adding crackers to a dish outside of soup may be more than what the taste buds can handle.

Getting past the look of these was the first challenge, then dealing with the suet was the next.

There are just some things that should never go together, and tomato and bananas are some of them. But, if you are curious as to how these would pair up together then there is a recipe for this.

Relish may not have always been readily available so for some the next best thing was to top their hot dogs with olives. Not too sure how these would go with the ketchup or mustard though.

Most would admit that almost anything goes when it comes to the ingredients for a sandwitch. But some may think that this party sandwich is a bit much. Needless to say taking a bite into it would create quite a challenge.

There are some people who just can’t imagine mixing cranberries with marshmellows and then adding a heavy cream to it.

If you aren’t much of a cook and don’t know how to make hamburgers from scratch then you may want to rely on this old canned hamburger choice.

This may have a fourite of your grandparents but it is not one that is likely to be at the top of your list of must haves.

The years of using cereals in the main dish recipes have come and gone. Cornflakes for dinner just doesn’t seem to be that much in demand especially when it is paired up with mushroom soup.

There is nothing wrong with mushrooms on pizza but when it comes to wild mushrooms then it may be a little more precarious unless one really knows their mushrooms.

It really tastes better than it looks. That’s if you don’t mind the combination of all these fruits and you may not want to eat the lettuce base at the same time.

This really is too much. Who is going to be the first to dig in and take the chance of the whole haystack collapsing into one mushy mess.

By the name of this dish it seems like it would be acceptable to the palate, but when looking closer you may want to give it a second thought.

Cucumbers are good no matter how you eat them. But mixing sour cream with them just might not be to everyone’s liking.

Pineapple is a great fruit and it does go with some savory dishes but mixed it with cheese and crackers just might be something that the taste buds of today will not readily accept.

Oh boy this is one that some may be tempted to stay away from. Especially if liver is not high on the list for the family favourites.

This is a Southern Thanksgiving classic that was served on many tables over the years. Corn bread is nore to the liking in modern day cooking.

Eating light is one thing, but for most this may be stretching it a little too far. Celery is good for you but most would rather just enjoy it raw, but each to their own.

There are lots of innovative ways to enjoy seafood even when it a mix, but adding it to a jelly may be something that your taste buds just are not ready for.

When it comes to Philadelphia Cream Cheese It Could Be Both. This cream cheese in todays world is perfect on bagels, but if you want to extend your experience with it then give this a go.

You are never too old to love tater tots and they are still popular today but not maybe in this form of meal.

There are just some things that maybe shouldn’t be mixed together even for those who have a sweet tooth. Cranberry sauced and marshmellows just doesn’t have a very nice ring to it.

It almost seemed like in the old days if one got stuck with what to come up with for dinner then it was just grab a banana and wrap it with something. For the fish lovers it was Herring Fillets.

It is okay to be creative with potato salad and it is full of calories but when you add milk to it as well then you may be really cheating on the diet.

Pate is a very popular and modern dish today but the liver pate is one that has been forgotten about by most as it’s the looks of it that are not so appealing.

Celery Victor is a dish that was created in the beginning of the 1900s and with its main ingredient being celery one may think of it as healthy, but the anchovy fillets may not be appealing.

The turkey sounds great and the cranberry is a good match but the pecan crust may be a turn off for today’s taste buds.

Some may be open to this as spaghetti and meatballs is a favourite so a substitute with wieners may be acceptable. However, being as the spaghetti is tinned then this may be a game changer.

Honestly this one looks like it was created by a bored chef. Or one that didn’t’ feel like going grocery shopping and was just making due.

You could call this food art but don’t know whether you would also call it an amazing dish when it comes to taste.

If you are tyring to get the kids to eat more veggies then you might get away with passing this off as candy. But, you will probably only get one shot at it.

Yep another spam experience. This time its an upside down pie but no matter which way you look at it its SPAM! I

Beans are great but this one could be classed as going overboard. Just imagine telling the kids that they not only have to eat one veggie but three. Good luck with that.

Another jellied dish that was so popular way back when. The main ingredients are acceptable to today’s taste buds but the jelly is just to wobbly.

One can only imagine how many packages of gelatin could be found in the old day kitchen cupboards.

Grapes are commonly thought of for eating in between meals, or when someone wants to get their quota of fruit for the day. But, it is hard to imagine eating them as a light snack in this version.

Okay everyone likes potatos and most like fudge but there is just no way most would be convinced to eat the two together. Not unless it comes in a jar and they are daring.

This doesn’t like a dish that is going to make the mouth water when thinking about it. It might have some effect on the stomach though.

Gosh it is even hard to imagine naming these three ingredients in the same sentence, Never mind consuming them!

If you want to create some mixed emotions go ahead and create this for your dinner party center piece.

58)Tuna Mold

Your guests may not be able to resist picking this up and using it as a crown. It was all about creativity way back when.

This classic dates back to the Depression and World War II. It is probably a dish that nobody has an interest in creating now.

These are just so bizarre that they are almost tempting to try. Wonder how long they would burn before melting.

Fruitcakes are a long-time tradition. But they are not near as popular today. They are the sort of gift that you give to those that you are not too impressed with.

Many families enjoy this great dessert on holidays. This is one cake that will be around for many more years to come.

Molasses is not a common food staple of today but it can still be purchased so these cookies should not be ruled out.

If calories strike you as being divine then you may not want to count this recipe out.

Can you really picture yourself serving this or even eating it? Have to admit it does look pretty though.

Don’t be fooled this is not a cheesecake as we know it today. It might have been passed off as that in the 1800s though.

If you really are looking for a cheap meal and you like cream corn and bologna then you may get away with this one for modern day eating.

It may look pretty but it is hard to believe that it would be a dish that anyone would look forward to. Frozen cheese isn’t something that would be high on the list with most.

If you happen to considered to be a savvy cook, then you may want to stay away from the roaring 20’s.

When most envision a soufflé this one certainly wouldn’t be one to pop into the mind. Then again that may depend on just how old you are and what fond memories you have of the past.

Depending on your train of thought or your taste buds you will either classify this one as weird or wonderful.

If you want to serve something that a one hundred year old history to it then go ahed. But no guarantees it is going to cater to the taste buds of today.

Sometimes it may have just come down to running out of ideas as to what to serve company so some creative cooks came up with ideas like this.

This is not likely a combination that you will want to serve at your next dinner party especially if the guests are going to be indulging in some alcohol.

Don’t be thinking that you will be able to entice anyone to eat liver even if you cover it up this way.