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7 unusual dishes that people absolutely adored in the past

Eating habits change over time in different cultures. Some dishes that we know as traditional are preserved from generation to generation, while others sink into oblivion over time.

Many dishes from the past prove that we humans have always been very creative when working in the kitchen. Which 7 unusual types of food, which combine a wide range of flavors in a variety of forms, were once especially adored by people?

1. Cranberry candles

Cranberry candles
Cranberry candles

The company Hellman's, which is known mainly for its mayonnaise, surprised people in the 1960s with an advertisement in which they presented a salad with cranberry candles.

2. Jelly salad

Jelly salad
Jelly salad

In the past, people ate jelly salads, which were usually garnished with meat, vegetables or fruit.

3. Frozen cheese

Frozen cheese
Frozen cheese

A frozen cheese salad topped with broccoli looks anything but delicious.

4. Bananas with ham and hollandaise sauce

Bananas with ham and hollandaise sauce
Bananas with ham and hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce consists of butter and egg yolks. It is used as an addition to poached vegetables, salad, fish, and people once loved it in combination with bananas and ham.

5. Hamburgers from a can

Hamburgers from a can
Hamburgers from a can

The preparation of canned hamburgers is indeed simple, but therefore there are many doubts about their quality. That's probably why they didn't stick around.

6. Pineapple with sausages and carrots

Pineapple with sausages and carrots
Pineapple with sausages and carrots

If you decide to prepare this dish for your loved ones at a family dinner, you will surely receive many surprised looks.

7. Gelatin with carrots

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Gelatin with carrots is unusual in itself, but with the addition of dates it looks even more special.

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