A Family Cookbook

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients3 medium carrots, diced3 stalks celery, diced1 medium onion, diced3 cloves of garlic, minced1 medium zucchini, diced28 oz can of diced tomatoes, or whole tomatoes broken up15 1/2 oz canned kidney beans15 1/2 oz garbanzo beans3 tbsp. tomato paste32 ounces...

Squid Salad

My first try at Dad’s squid salad. Here’s what I did this time… 1/2 medium red onion1/4 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley2 celery stalks, diced small2 carrots, diced small1 roasted red pepper (jarred), diced very small2 tbsp rinsed caperssalt,...

Lemon Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Ingredients 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ¾ c. sugar 1 c. finely shredded unpeeled zucchini (do not squeeze or dry shredded zucchini) ¼ c. olive oil 1 egg 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or about 1 large lemon) lemon zest from one large lemon 1 cup...

Chicken Parmesan but Healthier

Fast. Totally satisfying. Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pound with a flat meat mallet or rolling pin to about 1 in thick for even cooking. In a small bowl,...

Perfect Breakfast Biscuits

Fast and easy, these biscuits are great on their own or with jam or honey. The egg wash is the key to the crispy top and keeps the biscuits tender. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold...

Grandma’s Pizza

Pizza Dough 4 cups of flour (1lb) – high gluten bread or baking flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tbsp active yeast (1/4 oz, same as one package)2 cups warm water (110 – 115 degrees) — a little more or...

Italian Stuffing

Mom’s famous thanksgiving stuffing with Italian sausage, ground beef, and pine nuts. It also makes great stuffed mushrooms. Ingredients Instructions Decase, crumble and fry sausage in large deep frying pan with ground chuck roast. When all of the meat is...

Cranberry Bread

A traditional sweet and tangy, moist cake that is a staple for Christmas time. Make a double batch and use slightly smaller paper loaf pans to package up as gifts. These also freeze very well so you can take them...

Buttermilk Pie Crust

A delicious flaky pie crust that’s super easy to put together – and it’s a good use for leftover buttermilk. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut...