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Classic Family Recipes

Hamburger Noodle Casserole
July 13, 2013
Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup
February 4, 2019
Albondigas Soup
July 5, 2017
Chocolate Mousse Kahlua Cake
March 17, 2023
Thelma’s Baked Potato Salad
July 13, 2013
Beef Stroganoff
July 13, 2013
Grandma’s Chili
July 13, 2013
Chicken Noodle Casserole
July 13, 2013
Vegetable Beef Soup
July 13, 2013
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
July 13, 2013

Mini Top Hat

by Kimberly Beatty Allard | January 1, 2025 | Hats | 1 Comment

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.

Oven Fried Chicken

A less fatty version of fried chicken.

Potato Rolls

These rolls are one of our family tradition recipes that we have had at Christmas dinner.

Cornbread Chili Bake

This is a cornbread-based chili casserole. The base is made from ground beef and kidney beans.

Caramel Icing

Lynn’s favorite frosting. I have two versions though. This one is from my grandmother Thelma Beatty.

Mother’s Persimmon Pudding

A classic recipe from my grandmother, Gladah Childs.

Sourdough Biscuits

Sourdough Biscuits 1 pkg dry yeast1 c lukewarm water2 c buttermilk½ c sugar4 tsp baking powder½ c oil1 tsp salt¼ tsp baking soda5 c flour Dissolve 1 pkg dry yeast in 1 c lukewarm water. Add buttermilk, sugar, baking powder, oil, salt, and baking soda.Add 6 (or...

Potato and Ham Casserole

This potato and ham casserole also has peas, celery, onions, and cheese.

Oatmeal Pie

I believe this is a classic Amish recipe.

Chocolate Mousse Kahlua Cake

I believe that this was the original recipe for my Kahlua cake that I made many, many years ago.

Chicken Medeira Copycat Recipe

This is my go-to order at Cheesecake Factory. I really like the cheesiness of this dish. Have not tried the at-home copy cat recipe yet.

Banana Cake

Banana Cake

Cakes, Sweet Treats

I am not a huge banana person, but I do love this cake, especially with the brown sugar/caramel icing. This is good as a sheet cake, but could be make with round cake pans and layered.

Apricot Nectar Pudding

Apricot Nectar Pudding

Other Treats, Sweet Treats

This is a cake topped with apricot nectar poured over and baked.

Applesauce Date Cake

Applesauce Date Cake

Cakes, Sweet Treats

This cake has applesauce, dates, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and nuts.

Sticky Icing (or 7 Minute Frosting)

Sticky Icing (or 7 Minute Frosting)

Frostings & Icings

One of the traditional icings that we have used in our family.

1.2.3. Plain Pastry

1.2.3. Plain Pastry

Other Treats, Sweet Treats

Just a simple pastry dough recipe.

Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

Casseroles, Main Dishes, Salads & Sides, Vegetarian

This casserole has zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and cottage cheese.

Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

Salads & Sides, Vegetarian

This is a recipe for sweet potatoes cooked in a casserole dish. It uses mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, pecans, and brown sugar.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Salads & Sides, Vegetarian

This casserole is really good, but I still prefer our traditional, stove-top version that has butter and brown sugar.

Spinach Quiche

Spinach Quiche

Salads & Sides, Vegetarian

You will need some frozen spinach, Swiss cheese, eggs, and a pie crust for this quiche recipe.

Spinach and Spaghetti

Spinach and Spaghetti

Main Dishes, Pasta, Salads & Sides, Vegetarian

This recipe calls for jack cheese, eggs, spinach, spaghetti, onion, sour cream, and parmesan.