Family Friendly Recipes
Please follow and like us: Big Grandma’s Cabbage Rolls (Galumpki / Gołąbki) Lazy Man Version I remember the first time my Grandmother taught me how to make Cabbage Rolls (Galumpki). Her first instruction was to rinse the rice three times. When I asked why, she […]
Last weekend was my 60th birthday. I decided to make my Aunt Bebe’s Sour Cream Cheesecake as a treat for myself. Her recipe is from 1948. Everyone has that fun relative that is laid back and easy going. When I was young, maybe 7 or […]
Chicken With Tarragon Mustard Cream Sauce I love French food, even though I don’t eat it that often. The first time I had French food was at a French restaurant in downtown Chicago back in the early 1980s. Every dish was so different than the […]
Tomato Gratin Fresh tomatoes from the vine will deliver a bright, concentrated tomato flavor for this dish. This Tomato Gratin is a quick and simple recipe and makes a perfect side dish for any meal. A gratin is any dish that is topped with breadcrumbs […]
Asian Hoisin Meatballs Savory, Sweet and Flavorful! I have plenty of appetizer recipes, but some recipes only work for a small dinner party at home. This one will work for a larger party as well. They are great to bring to work for a department […]
Cottage Cheese Burgers Hamburgers just scream Summer to me! We enjoy burgers so much, that I am always looking for a new twist on a burger. I first made these Cottage Cheese Burgers back in 1971. They did not work very well, especially on the […]
Bloody Mary Gazpacho with Shrimp The origins of cocktails are always fascinating stories and the origin of the Bloody Mary cocktail is no different. This cocktail has been popular for many years and is typically served at brunch or as a “hair of the dog” […]
Kicked Up Granola Kicked Up Granola is my sweet little addiction during the work week. Easy to prepare and pack up to take to work. I have been making this for my family for about 10 years. However, I used to just add sweetened coconut […]
Garlic Roasted Tomatoes Summer! There is nothing like fresh, homegrown tomatoes from the garden. My father’s parents were farmers in Sicily. My Grandmother didn’t have a nice yard when they moved to Chicago. Instead she had turned the back yard into a small farm. My […]
