Recipes

Welcome to my personal recipe box of cherished, family recipes. You’ll find a variety of tried-and-true dishes for any occasion, whether it’s a family-favorite weekday meal, beloved baked goods or a people-pleasing dish for your next potluck.

  • Ede’s Meatballs

    Featuring Golden Mushroom Soup as one of the star ingredients, these meatballs have such a great flavor and make for the best gravy. My mom’s Sunday dinners are something I didn’t fully appreciate growing up. I’d be just waking up when I would get called…

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  • Carol’s Italian Shells

    Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a mixture of sweet Italian sausage and provolone cheese, then smothered in spaghetti sauce that includes her signature blend of spices, Carol’s “shells” are kind of a big deal. Everyone has a favorite meal that reminds them of home. It’s…

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  • Barb’s Homemade Applesauce

    I had never made applesauce or canned anything, but I was excited to try this recipe—not only because it is so easy with just three ingredients, but because I know how much it means to my sister-in-law Mindy.  This family dish comes from Mindy’s Aunt…

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  • Bon Bon Cookies

    I love everything about vintage cookbooks. From the old-fashioned recipes that represent a simpler time and more carefree cooking to the helpful (albeit sometimes outdated) advice for homemaking and entertaining that is often sprinkled throughout many of these books. I especially love looking at pictures…

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  • Gam’s German Potato Salad

    I’ve never fancied traditional potato salad, but German Potato Salad is a whole new ballgame. Served warm with little bits of bacon, it is not nothing like the cold, often mayo-laden version that I grew up knowing. Jaye’s German grandma, Gam, introduced me to this…

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  • Pumpkin Bread

    Full of fall flavor, this Pumpkin Bread is topped with an irresistible brown sugar glaze. Fall is here, and that means pumpkin-flavored everything! I love seasonal dishes and treats we only indulge in once a year, but this pumpkin bread is something that our family…

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