Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Blackberry Cake

Have not tried this cake yet and suspect that several people might not find it appealing in theory. Still, I look forward to trying it at some point. The photo certainly makes it look appetizing.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A beef broth-based stew with potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and Worcester sauce.

Rhubarb Cake

Not sure where this recipe came from or which grandmother. I seem to have quite a few recipes with rhubarb.

French Pancakes (Crepes)

  French Pancakes (Crepes) These were frequently made for breakfast every morning that I spent the night at my friend Christy's house. The recipe came from her mother. Since Sally had 4 children who would often all have someone spending the night it took quite a...

Chicken Pillows

  Chicken Pillows 1 whole chicken breast1 garlic clove (halved)1 oz mozzarella cheese2 tbsp bread crumbs2 tbsp sherry1 tbsp butterpepper to taste1 tbsp chopped parsley Remove bones from breast. Cut in half and pound lightly.Slice cheese thinly. Place cheese over...

Carrot Salad

Canned carrots with green peppers, onions, sugar, and tomato soup. Doesn’t really sound appetizing to me, but the recipe came from my grandmother.

Apricot Gelatin Salad

This recipe is very similar to Bethany’s salad, but doesn’t have the shredded carrots and has mandarin oranges instead. This has apricot Jell-O, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and “Dream Whip”. Is Dream Whip still something you can buy? I have never used it.

Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse recipe calls for ladyfingers layered with the chocolate mouse and then frozen and covered with whipped cream.

Ginger Pudding

This recipe is from Mona Harlan, who is my Aunt Nancy’s mother.

Ice Cream

I don’t know who Norma Lundstrom was, but assume it was a friend of one of my grandmothers. Who ever she was, here is her ice cream recipe.

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

  Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls Dough3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° F)2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or one packet)2 large Eggs (room temperature)1 cup mashed potatoes* (lightly packed)6 Tbsp butter (melted)¼ cup granulated granulated sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 - 2 tsp...

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...

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Dylan’s Carob Cake

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

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Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

  Chili Cornbread Bake Cornbread Mix1 large egg (lightly beaten)1/3 cup milk1 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)1 can diced green chiles (4 oz, drained)1 box Jiffy Cornbread MixChili1 lb ground beef1 small onion (diced)1...

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KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

  KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat ½ head cabbage (finely chopped (about 4 cups))½ medium carrot (finely chopped)2 Tbsp buttermilk4¼ tsp white vinegar1½ Tbsp onion (finely chopped)2 Tbsp whole milk¼ cup mayonnaise2 tsp lemon juice4 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt⅜ tsp pepper...

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