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We're loving all things retro! Whether it's grape salad, scalloped potatoes or lemon chiffon cake, it's hard to get enough. The only thing that might make our most-shared vintage recipes even better is an authentic vintage Fiesta dish.

Fiestaware is known for its bright colors and solid design, plus it was in every kitchen of the '40s and '50s. It's now "the most collected brand of china in the United States." (There are people absolutely obsessed with it!) The real vintage Fiesta pieces can be spendy to get your hands on, but if you're lucky, your mother (or grandmother) may have passed her set down to you.

What Is My Fiesta Worth?

The individual plates and bowls can be bought or sold for roughly $40-50 each, with some of the more unique pieces fetching even nicer prices. But the serving pieces are in serious demand by collectors:

• Casserole Dish: $250-350
• Fruit Bowl: $425
• Salad Bowl: $525-600
• Cake Plate: $1600
• Gravy Boat: $85-95
• Relish Tray: $50

What your Fiesta might be worth depends on the decades of wear and tear, as well as the color. Turquoise and Yellow are relatively common, where as a piece in Red or Medium Green is definitely worth a premium. (How good would a Jell-O salad look on a brightly colored plate? Love!) You may not keep your Fiesta platters in the cupboard, but it's never too late to check your attic to see what's in storage. While you're searching, here are eight more kitchen items worth more than you'd think.

Quick Fiesta History

Fiestaware was originally made in West Virginia. (USA!) It started appearing on family tables in 1936, and the pieces didn't change much until 1969. The company did some redesigns in '69 and then stopped production in 1973. But in 1986, the company introduced a new Fiesta line, which you've likely seen at your local department store today!

How Do I Know If I Have Vintage Fiesta?

Color: The original colors were Red, Cobalt, Yellow, Light Green, Old Ivory, and Turquoise. 1950s colors included Gray, Rose, Chartreuse, and Forest Green. The last –and rarest–color is Medium Green.

Markings: The vintage items will have an inkstamp on the bottom that says GENUINE fiesta, with Fiesta all lowercase. Look for a mold marking, too. It might say something like Fiesta HLC USA or HLC Fiesta Made in USA. (Lots of variety!)

Glaze: The bottom of an old dish will be completely glazed, while a new Fiesta piece will show some un-colored clay.

Look here to see what your vintage Fiesta is worth to a collector. But we'll be holding onto ours!

Psst:Your heirloom Pyrex might be worth a bundle, too.

Our Best Vintage Dinner Party Recipes

Salmon Mousse Cups

I make these tempting little tarts frequently for parties. They disappear at an astonishing speed, so I usually double or triple the recipe. The salmon-cream cheese filling and flaky crust will melt in your mouth. —Fran Rowland, Phoenix, Arizona

Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore

My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for cooking! It's really nice to be able to come into the house at night and smell this wonderful slow cooker chicken cacciatore. —Aggie Arnold-Norman, Liberty, Pennsylvania

Garlic Swiss Fondue

I've been making this recipe for years—everyone flips over the wonderful flavors. When cooled, this cheesy appetizer is also fantastic as a cracker spread. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California

Cucumber Canapes

I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a creamy herb spread and festive red and green garnishes. —Nadine Whittaker, South Plymouth, Massachusetts

Mocha Baked Alaskas

Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before serving. —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

Seafood Bisque

We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this rich bisque. It's great as a first course or an entree, and it can be made with just shrimp or crabmeat. —Pat Edwards, Dauphin Island, Alabama

Brandy Old-Fashioned Sweet

The concept of an old-fashioned dates back to the early 1800s and includes whiskey, bitters, cherry juice, sugar and water. This old-fashioned recipe, which is extremely popular in Wisconsin, uses brandy in place of whiskey and lemon-lime soda instead of water for a milder cocktail. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

It's up to you how to enjoy this cocktail—eat it with a spoon as a chilled soup, or use tortilla chips or crackers for scooping. —Erin Moreno, Arcadia, Wisconsin

Pina Colada Molded Salad

My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Tuna Crescent Ring

This is really easy to throw together, and I often use it when I am too tired to fix anything else. —Julia Bivens, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Restaurant-Style Prime Rib

I have served this recipe to people visiting the U.S. from all over the world and to dear friends, family and neighbors. It is enjoyed and raved about by all. It makes an excellent main dish for a Christmas feast. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Marmalade-Glazed Carrots

This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar. —Barb Rudyk, Vermilion, Alberta

Quick & Easy au Gratin Potatoes

On holidays, a friend serves these creamy, cheesy potatoes when we gather together to celebrate with lifelong friends and grown children. —Carol Blue, Barnesville, Pennsylvania

Light & Lemony Scampi

A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Classic Cobb Salad

Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden. I "plant" everything in nice, neat sections, just as I do with seedlings. —Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Moist Lemon Angel Cake Roll

Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll will tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its guilt-free goodness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Dill & Chive Peas

Growing my own vegetables and herbs helps keep things fresh in the kitchen, but frozen peas make this side is a breeze to prepare. —Tanna Richard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Martini

Martinis recipes can be made with either vodka or gin. Our taste panel's preference was for the gin, but try them both and decide for yourself. Be warned, this is a strong and serious drink. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Bacon and Garlic Green Beans

Adding white wine, lemon juice and garlic gives a little kick to green beans. It was enough to turn our old, traditional holiday side into a year-round favorite. —Shannon Reynoso, Bakersfield, California

Garlic-Herb Mini Quiches

Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You've got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty apps! —Josephine Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Puff Pastry Chicken Potpie

When my wife is craving comfort food, I whip up this chicken pot pie with puff pastry. It's easy to make, sticks to your ribs and delivers soul-satisfying flavor. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Deviled Egg Spread

I tried this egg salad at a luncheon and had to have it. I punched it up with pickled banana peppers. It's a hit with my kids and picky mother. —Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas

Beef Wellington Appetizers

Flaky puff pastry, savory beef tenderloin and tangy horseradish cream easily come together for positively holiday-worthy hors d'oeuvres. —Joan Cooper, Sussex, Wisconsin

Caramelized Onion Dip

Once you taste this fabulous dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes a little longer to make, I promise it's worth every minute. —Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois

Sage Chicken Cordon Bleu

It's nice to surprise the family with special meals like this during the week. I usually double the recipe so we can enjoy leftovers the next day. —Martha Stine, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Italian Pineapple Trifle

My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family's Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to carry on her special tradition. It's an easy, delicious no-bake dessert everyone will love. —Ann-Marie Milano, Milton, Massachusetts

Crab & Herb Cheese Filet Mignon

Save the money you'd spend on going out for surf and turf. Instead, treat your clan to thick-cut steaks stuffed with garlic-herb cheese spread and fresh crabmeat. It's a home-cooked entree that looks and tastes like it came from a four-star restaurant! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Lobster alla Diavola

I've cooked lobster alla diavola (devil's style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with linguine or capellini. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida

Pickled Green Beans with Smoked Salmon Dip

I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo has won over even finicky eaters. —Dinah Halterman, Harmony, North Carolina

Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the fridge at all times. —Larissa Delk, Columbia, Tennessee

Ring of Piggies

This charming plate of piggies looks like a holiday wreath when I drape fresh rosemary in the center. It's a cute display for merry get-togethers. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

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