El Torito’s Sweet Corn Cake 2/3 c unsalted butter1/3 c masa harina (see note)4 tbsp cold water10 oz frozen corn kernels (or corn from 2 large fresh cobs)3 tbsp cornmeal1/3 c sugar2 tbsp whipping cream¼ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt Place butter in mixing bowl and...

This recipe can be used with any in-season vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower squash, and carrots.

This dressing (or sometimes I call stuffing, but we have never actually stuffed a turkey with it!) gets a nice crisp top and sides which is my favorite part. Also a recipe that does not truly have measurements and is done by taste.

This is the gravy that we have been serving at Thanksgiving for all of my life.

  Grandma's Chili 1 lb ground beef½ - 1 onion (chopped)1 large can kidney beans (drained)1 large can tomato sauce1 large can crushed tomatoes2 cups cooked spaghettiChili powder to taste (approx 2 tbsp is a good start) Sauté ground beef with onions.Cook spaghetti,...

This is one of my dad’s favorites that my grandmother made. Coconut, marshmallows, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and sour cream. You can also add grapes, but we usually didn’t.

Famous Amos cookies are always great!

This recipe was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper when I was a kid.

This is an easy way to make turkey breasts in the InstaPot.

This is a “famous” recipe for fudge that has a little story behind it. Everyone always wanted Kay’s recipe, so, in the end, it went on her gravestone.