My Mom started these “traditional recipes”. I consider them timeless, basic recipes. They are good just the way they were written in her recipe book, but they can also be updated and modified to become new recipes for a new generation! I frequently change up her homemade pizza dough recipe to provide variety in both the crust depth and the toppings. I have even topped the whole pizza with a salad! That is yummy! But for me there is nothing better than her original recipe – it just feels like home!
Remember those little Hostess fruit pies in your lunch box?? I loved those! Growing up – I thought cherry pie with canned filling was the most amazing food on the planet! To this day, my own daughter will choose this kind of cherry pie for her birthday, instead of a […]
I LOVE meatball sandwiches, and this recipe just takes it to the next level for sure. I wanted to change up the traditional meatball sandwich or “grinder” to include some mozzarella cheese INSIDE of the meatball! Who doesn’t like more cheese?? I used my meatball recipe from http://recipesinspiredbymom.com/spaghetti-sauce-meatballs-sausage/. Then I used some […]
There was an amazing crab strudel dish on the menu at “Porters” in Crystal Lake, IL. My friends and I spent many Saturday nights there, both dining, and listening to live music. Unfortunately, Porters closed just a few years ago – taking with it, my favorite seafood dish of all […]
To go along with Nonni’s pancakes, try this recipe for black pepper maple bacon! I prefer to prepare mine in the oven to save on the stove top mess. I use a cookie sheet, aluminum foil, and a cooling rack. I prefer thick cut bacon, and top with a light […]
This is a tribute to my good friend Lisa’s “Nonni”! She was a traditional Italian Grandma – who passed down this pancake recipe to her family. I fondly remember making them at Lisa’s house many times, then sharing them with my own family and friends. These pancakes are rustic, and […]
These were always referred to as “Christmas Cookies” in my house growing up. The title of my recipe card still reads “Christmas Cookies”, although I’ve made them for many other occasions besides Christmas! They were my family’s favorite cookie! Never stayed around very long either. My Mom used to frost […]
A pan of lasagna would feed my family of 6 back in the day, with not much leftover! Put this together with a salad and some Italian bread, and dinner was served! Mom would also make this for “company”. It’s one of those casseroles that is great for a crowd. […]
That’s right – this recipe has NO EGGS in it! Most people are pretty amazed by that – and pleasantly surprised at the moistness of this cake. Not sure where the recipe originally came from – but it was part of my Mom’s dessert menu for as long as I […]
Tonight I thought – I need some comfort food! After all – this is Chicago and it is mid-February! It’s cold outside., but what else is new? Everyone that lives here has had about enough of winter by now. That calls for a little comfort food, and I can’t think […]
For those of you who can’t decide between chocolate… or vanilla…, I introduce to you the Black and White Bar! It’s the perfect combination of both of your favorite flavors. These bars were a frequent “go to” recipe for my Mom. A perfect after-school treat. They are simple, quick, and […]
Talk about “comfort food”!! My Mom used to make her pot of spaghetti sauce on the stove top. This was before crock pots, or slow cookers came on the market for sure. She would use a large pot, and set it on “simmer” for hours, with the lid set just […]
Mom’s homemade pizza – love this one! This is the simplest pizza recipe ever. Dissolve: 1 1/4 c warm water (not scalding) 1 pkg yeast pinch of salt 2 Tbsp olive oil Add: 3 c flour (all purpose) My Mom used to make this dough by hand, and you can […]
Sweet bread is the quintessential recipe that reminds me of my Mom. I like to say “Yvonne’s in the house” when pans of this dough are baking in the oven. It infuses the house with memories of my childhood. It’s also the EASIEST bread dough I’ve ever come across. It’s […]
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