Retro Recipe Remixes
Join Scott Meeks as he breathes new life into retro recipes that will have you looking at your old cookbooks in a new way. From fun spins on his family favorites to simplified vintage PBS chef creations, Scott’s easy peasy remixes bring the fun and the nostalgia in equal measure to dishes anyone can create from home.
Episodes
Spaghetti Marco Polo 2.0
This kid-firendly, veggie-filled remix, inspired by Julia Child's visit to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, serves 4-6 generous portions.
Air Fryer Fritters
Is there anything better than a hot apple fritter? Scott's family’s recipe is extra special because it includes a boozy glaze that somehow pumps up the apple flavor, though this remix doesn’t require a pot full of bubbling oil.
Watergate Fluff Pie
This remix leaves the confusing term "salad" behind and puts these delightful ingredients into a crumbly pie shell to create a tasty dessert that serves 6-8.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
These egg roll bowls are a convenient, flavorful way to enjoy the same taste as an egg roll, but without the hassle of wrapping and frying.
Chocolate Pudding Poke Cake
Store bought frostings, cake, and pudding mixes are gems for vegans with a sweet tooth. Sure, the directions on the box might call for adding things like eggs and milk, but following directions is no fun — especially when there’s chocolate cake in our future. Scott's recipe is a vegan delight that will satisfy all.
Slow Cooker Cassoulet
Nathalie Dupree became the first woman since Julia Child to host more than a hundred cooking show episodes on public television. In one episode, she made a labor-intensive cassoulet, requiring 2-3 days and a whole host of ingredients. This remix takes its inspiration from the classic but goes decidedly easy peasy on the preparation.
Smoky Collard Greens
Whenever Scott has Ye’abasha Gomen (Ethiopian collard greens), he can't help but think about his Southern heritage and love for collard greens. So, this remix takes a little of the Gomen recipe and adds smoky vibes — the kind you'd find in traditional southern greens.
Kope Dogs
This remix was inspired by the kitschy-creative Aloha Burgers from one of Scott's favorite retro cookbooks and serves 4 hungry hula dancers.
Fancy Lentil Loaf
This remix is a vegan take based on a 1988 recipe, "Plain & Fancy Meatloaf," from Cookin’ Cheap from Blue Ridge Public Television.
Disco Fries Casserole
Legend tells us that Disco Fries were born in a New Jersey diner in the 1970s, inspired by late-night patrons who needed nourishment after hitting the discos!