Excellent recipes inspired by family traditions
Buffalo chicken dip is almost always at work potlucks. That’s because it is easy to throw together, heats well and stays warm in a crockpot all day, and pretty much everyone loves it. There is a recipe for it on the back of a Frank’s bottle and it is pretty fool proof. This recipe is …
Pineapple upside down cake became popular in the US about 100 years ago. I remember seeing it more often when I was a child than I do now. It has always been a popular potluck style cake because it has a beautiful presentation and is as easy to put together as a batch of muffins. …
Prime rib is one of my favorite cuts of meat. At my first job as a teenager, we made prime rib for Saturday and Sunday dinner. It was always a treat if there was any leftover on Sunday night. I can still remember my first bite of that tender, juicy cut of meat. How …
I grew up eating these delicious chocolate zucchini muffins. This recipe is directly from the recipe box of Eleanor. These muffins are so soft and chocolatey. Her secret ingredients of cinnamon and nutmeg are barely noticeable, just a hint of spice that enhances the cocoa. Zucchini grows like crazy here in the summer. It …
These cut out cookies are the softest, melt in your mouth, cookies around. We triple this recipe at Christmas time because they are so good, and we like to share with family and friends. It is fun to get the whole family involved in these cookies. Everyone has a job to do, and the …
Cod au gratin is a traditional recipe found in Canada. It is a casserole type dish that is actually pretty simple to prepare. We serve it with a side of green beans and warm fresh artisan bread. Eating codfish is a great way to incorporate many important vitamins and minerals into your diet. It …
Tzatziki sauce is a creamy sauce or dip that originates in Greece. It is so delicious in gyros. I also use it as a veggie dip, served with falafel, or just spread on a pita for a quick snack. The traditional way of making tzatziki sauce is with greek yogurt. I make it with sour …
Pita bread originates from the Middle East and Mediterranean cuisines. It is used for gyros, shawarmas, dipping in hummus, and more. This recipe is for fresh, homemade pita bread. It is so soft and delicious. We make it most often for gyros, but this pita is good enough to eat by itself. The recipe makes …
This recipe for chicken gyros might be the favorite meal of everyone in the family. The pitas are so soft and fresh. The fresh tzatziki sauce, fresh cut vegetables, marinated chicken, topped with feta cheese is like seriously perfect. The traditional way to make tzatziki sauce is with greek yogurt, but I use sour …
Sausage bread is a soft white bread loaded with mozzarella cheese and subtly spicy ground sausage. It is not as difficult to make as it may seem. Yet it looks impressive to serve to guests. It is served hot, but I’ve seen little hands sneak a piece out of the refrigerator with no …
