Family Favorites
Family favorites gather dishes kept close at hand for their place in the household recipe box. Pinto beans, cheesecake, and other preparations bring different flavors to this collection, which ranges across courses rather than following a single dish type. Browse for a familiar serving or a recipe you might return to at your own table.
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Kay Bowman
Kay Bowman’s collection includes savory ranch fire crackers, a seasoned snack built around a familiar crisp base. The recipe offers a small introduction to this contributor’s place in the family recipe box.
In this collection
Shiro Dashi Tamagoyaki
Tamagoyaki is a classic Japanese rolled omelet made by cooking seasoned eggs in thin layers and rolling them together to create a tender, delicate texture. This version uses…
Steve’s Signature Texas Pinto Beans
These are my signature Texas-style pinto beans, the result of years of experimenting, adjusting, and refining the recipe until I achieved just the right balance of smoky, savory…
Epic New York Cheesecake
A rich, ultra-creamy take on the classic New York cheesecake, featuring a perfectly smooth filling with subtle lemon and vanilla notes atop a crisp graham cracker crust. Baked…
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd in the Vitamix is a delightful lemon spread made with eggs, sugar, butter, and, of course, lemons! The Vitamix makes this recipe a breeze. It is…
Hawaiian Rice
Ingredients 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon celery seeds 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 2…
Favorite Baked Spaghetti
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 large eggs…
Sauerkraut Relish
Ingredients 4 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1 (16-ounce) can sauerkraut, drained 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped 1 cup…
Three-Cheese Pimiento Cheese
A luscious Southern classic with a twist: creamy blocks of cheese blended with tangy pimentos and rich mayonnaise, accented by savory seasonings. This three‑cheese version is smooth enough…
Steve’s Tomato Sauce
Ingredients 2 14.5-ounce cans Diced Tomatoes with Green Peppers, Celery & Onions 5 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon Thai Fish Sauce Preparation Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter…
Thai Peanut Sesame Noodles
Ingredients Thai Peanut Dressing 1/3 cup white vinegar 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon toasted Asian-style sesame oil * 2 Tablespoons coconut oil * 2 Tablespoons…
