dessertsWalnut CrescentsFrom Robin: “Michaela was 3 and I was making these with her for Christmas. She helped roll the hot cookies in the first coating of...
dinnersMeat SauceThis is my go-to meat sauce (and my mom’s). It works with or without meat and is delicious over some spaghetti squash or any pasta....
breadsZucchini BreadI got this recipe from Arielle, who was convinced I didn’t eat enough vegetables. As much as I don’t love zucchini, I do love this bread....
dessertsArielle’s Mint CakeIngredients 1 pkg white cake mix 1 pkg pistachio instant pudding 1⁄4 cup oil 1⁄3 cup creme de menthe liquor 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream 3⁄4...
dessertsAunt Janet’s Pie CrustIngredients Double: 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 2⁄3 cup shortening 5-7 tbsp ice water Single: 1 1⁄2 cups flour 1⁄2 tsp salt 1⁄2 cup...
dessertsChocolate Rum ButtercreamIngredients 1⁄2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp dark rum 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tbsp of butter, softened Directions Combine chocolate chips...
dinnersEthan's Skillet-Roasted ChickenFrom Ethan: “I usually only make 4 thighs so I crush a clove of garlic or two, give a (half or whole) onion a rough chop, and grab some...
dessertsHappy Birthday CakeMy mom used to make this for my birthday (before I changed cakes), and for many years I had one friend who was so obsessed with this cake...
dinnersMemèré’s ChiliThis recipe gets better with age, so let it sit a day, or put a few servings aside in the freezer, and give the flavors time to really...
snacks, sides, and saucesTess’ Noodle KugelIngredients Filling: 1 lb of medium or fine egg noodles 3 eggs 1 lb cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 cup sugar 1⁄4 cup butter or margarine...
dinnersMeatloafIngredients 2⁄3 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup milk 2 beaten eggs 1⁄4 cup minced onions 1 tsp salt 1⁄4 tsp pepper 1⁄2 tsp sage 1 1⁄2 lbs chopped...
dessertsPeach Dumplings with BourbonIngredients Pie crust, page 73. Filling: 3 large peaches 1⁄3 cup brown sugar Pinch of salt 1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg...