recipes

Baked Pork and Beans

Have a rooten, tooten good time making these delicious homemade pork and beans.

How to cook pokeweed

You should only use the leaves and stems for young plants — those under two feet tall, with no signs of purple on the stalks or stems. Absolutely no roots!**

Brooklyn Farmacy’s Classic Egg Cream

This egg cream recipe comes from Peter Freeman and Gia Giasullo, co-owners of the Brooklyn Farmacy, located in the Carol Gardens neighborhood.

This sweet, flavorful pie was one of my momma’s all-time favorite
pies. She made them every Christmas until I was almost grown,
when she said she could no longer find prepared mincemeat at
the supermarket.

Buttermilk Pie Crust

This Is one of the flakiest pie doughs you will ever make.

Heinz Ketchup Cake

This recipe was created by Heinz to celebrate their 100th anniversary in Canada.

Homemade Ketchup

Homemade ketchup is not only great treat for your family, but it makes a terrific gift for any special occasion.

Water Pie

Born out of the Great Depression, the main ingredient in this pie is water.

Mock Pecan Pie

This desperation pie, also known as “Oatmeal Pie,” is said to have been created in the 1860s in the Civil War South when pecans were in short supply.

Classic Chess Pie

While chess pie’s rich, custard-like filling may not have the tanginess of its buttermilk pie cousin, what it does bring to the table is pure, simple sweetness.

Ellerbee’s Chocolate Fudge Pie

This simple but delicious pie dates back to Tennessee sometime between the late 1800s and early 1900s, and remains a popular dessert even today.

Sugar Cream Pie

Named the official state pie of Indiana in 2009, sugar cream pie (also called Hoosier sugar cream pie, Quebec sugar cream pie, and Tartes au sucre) is a simple but delicious pie.

Southern Egg Pie

A close cousin of chess and buttermilk pies, egg pie (also known as egg custard pie) is a custard-based confection made with eggs, sugar, and milk or cream baked in a flaky crust.

Vinegar Pie

With a taste that mimics that of lemon pie, this “make-do” pie could be made from staples found in practically every home cooks kitchen.

Mock Apple Pie

While it may only be mind over matter, most folks will agree that mock apple pie looks, smells, and tastes like real apple pie.

Shoofly Pie

Shoofly pie began as a crustless molasses coffee cake for the 1876 U.S. Centennial. A crust was added four years later to make it a pie.

Buttermilk Pie

During the Depression era, buttermilk was for many families a means of survival. In this delicious sweet and tangy pie buttermilk is the star.

Best Ever Focaccia

Adapted from Paul Hollywood’s “Ultimate Focaccia” recipe in his new cookbook, “Bake”. Hollywood proclaims this is a favorite and one he takes to many dinner parties he attends.

Orange Creamsicle Float Cocktail

This delicious orange flavored ice cream soda with its boozy kick is perfect for those hot summer days, or any day for that matter.

Hot Pack Method of Canning Peaches

While limited attempts were made by some households to preserve foods using the Appert Method, it was the creation of the Mason jar and its sure-on lid that made home canning popular .

Belgian Waffles

Belgian waffles are thicker and lighter than their American counterpart, and usually served with berries and whipped cream

Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce

Created in 1894 by Delmonico’s chef Charles Ranhofer, it remains an iconic brunch dish.

My Meatloaf Recipe

My meatloaf recipe uses both beef and pork to provide wonderful flavor and moisture. Enjoy!

Grandma’s Chow-Chow

This recipe has been passed down for three generations of my mother’s family.

Cowboy Queso

This amped up version of the classic Rotel-Velveeta dip is surely to become a favorite with your family

Chicago Style Hot Dog

Often described as “dragged through the garden” (reference to all of the vegetable toppings) this hot dog is a joy to eat in honor of the Windy City.

Carolina Slaw Dog

Delicious Carolina style slaw dogs topped with a creamy tangy coleslaw.

New York Pushcart Hot Dog

The recipe for onion sauce was given to me by a former co-worker and friend who sold his pushcart after 14 years selling hot dogs in New York City’s Central Park.

Okra & Tomatoes with Gulf Shrimp

This popular New Orleans dish is made with fresh okra and shrimp.

Fresh Fig Tart

The sweet tart crust is layered with almond cream, fig jam (either homemade or store-bought) and fresh figs.

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie was created as a way thrifty housewives could utilize their leftover roasts and meats to prepare hearty, tasteful meals . . .

Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

This cake is very rich, therefore the following recipe will make one 9-inch cheesecake from which you should get 14 slices.

New York Style Cheesecake

This classic New York cheesecake is the ultimate cheesecake. It’s dense, rich and creamy and so incredibly easy to make.

Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

A delicious bread pudding, studded with raisins, and covered in a decadent, boozy rum sauce.

Ham and Sausage Strata

This strata needs to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours or overnight before baking, so plan accordingly.

Homemade Mayonnaise

This creamy homemade Mayonnaise can be made in just minutes with fresh ingredients! So easy you may never buy mayonnaise again.

Homemade Cake Mix

Why buy boxed cake mix when you can make your very own using simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry?

Dutch Baby Pancake

These large, fluffy pancakes are excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dessert at any time.

Double Chocolate Pancakes

These are decadent double chocolate pancakes are a perfectly indulgent way to kick start your day? They would also make a pretty sweet late night snack.

Buttermilk Griddle Cakes

The recipe for these delicious griddle cakes originated with Mrs. Charles Henry Cooper, mother of the famous Hollywood actor Gary Cooper, on their 7 Bar 9 Ranch in Helena, Montana.

Granny’s Green Jell-O Salad

Granny’s Green Jello Salad (with Cottage Cheese & Pineapple) is a delicious retro dish that my father’s mother made for just about any special occassion including church dinners, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

Classic Rachel Sandwich

This is the sister sandwich to the Reuben.

Classic Reuben Sandwich

A good ole’ fashioned Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich. Pile it high and serve on rye.

Sloppy Joes

This homemade sloppy joe recipe is quick, easy, and inexpensive.

Tomato Soup Spice Cake

Based on a classic retro 1950s recipe created by the Campbell Soup Company. You can’t taste the soup, just a deliciously moist and fluffy spice layer cake.