dessertsMocha Frosting for Angel Food CakeThis is my mom’s (Robin’s) favorite birthday cake. The best part is when you can have it for breakfast the next morning! Ingredients 1...
dessertsQueen’s Chocolate CakeFrom Robin: “I made this cake for many Christmases — it’s rich and beautiful. But once I had children of my own, this was traded in for...
snacks, sides, and saucesSalad Pépère StyleFrom Robin: “So heart un-healthy, but so delicious. Dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Birgeron was never complete without Pépère’s...
breadsSemelle RollsWhen Aunt Deb used to come to stay at our house each Wednesday, she would bring a dozen rolls, fresh from Calandra’s in Caldwell, NJ....
dessertsFluffy Chocolate FrostingIngredients 1 stick butter, room temperature 2⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus additional if...
snacks, sides, and saucesCorn RelishIngredients 1⁄2 tsp salt 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 (14 oz) can black beans 1 (10 oz) can corn 2...
soupsRoasted Butternut Squash SoupFrom Robin: “Anything you have in the kitchen goes great in this. I like to roast some carrots in the pot before the shallots, and...
dinnersSherry ChickenThis is a Grandma Gale original recipe. She used to make it with elbow noodles which, when coated with the light gravy from the pan...
snacks, sides, and saucesCandied AlmondsIngredients 1⁄2 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 2 cups whole, unsalted, almonds Directions Combine the water, sugar,...
dessertsSeven-Minute FrostingIngredients 1 1⁄2 cups sugar 2 egg whites 5 tbsp cold water 2 tsp light corn syrup or 1⁄4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract...
dinnersTeriyaki Steak (or Chicken)Ingredients 3 lbs chuck roast cut into thin strips (can use London broil), or chicken cut into cubes 1⁄2 cup sugar or less 1⁄2 cup soy...