This cookbook (copyright 1973 -there are some weird recipes in it!) was given to me the Christmas of 1981 by my mom. This is one of the best recipes in it. My family BEGS for it! I do usually make a recipe and a half or double this. What is written here is straight from the book.

ready in about two hours and 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • small bay leaf
  • dried thyme
  • beef bouillon cubes or equivalent of a bouillon paste
  • dry red wine
  • cornstarch
  • cold water
  • poppy seed

This recipe is from my Dad’s & Mom’s recipe archive. The hotter the better!

ready in about an hour; serves 20
You might need to buy:
  • corn meal mix
  • milk
  • large eggs
  • oil
  • small jar pimentos
  • or 1 small can creamed corn
  • cooking spray
ready in about 10 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • 1⁄2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 cup toasted pecans
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • honey
  • salted roasted pumpkin seeds
  • dried garlic flakes
  • flaky smoked sea salt
  • apple cider vinegar
You might need to buy:
  • small sweet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • fresh rosemary
  • canola oil
  • butter
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • large fresh bay leaves
  • heavy cream
  • crème fraiche
  • onion powder
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • large egg yolks
  • olive
  • fresh sage leaves
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • bulk Italian sausage
  • white wine or chicken stock
  • Salt
  • casarecce pasta or other short-cut pasta
  • butter
  • fresh sage leaves
  • fresh ricotta
  • grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • White pepper and a little freshly grated nutmeg
You might need to buy:
  • dried poultry seasoning
  • dried cranberries
  • olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • aged balsamic vinegar
  • Dijon
  • pure maple syrup or honey
  • olive oil
  • coarsely grated ricotta salata or crumbled feta
Belongs to castro15 Lasagna Soup 
You might need to buy:
  • Salt
  • olive oil
  • ground beef
  • Pepper
  • chicken stock
  • whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • fresh ricotta
  • freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • heavy cream
You might need to buy:
  • Salt
  • butter
  • flour
  • whole milk
  • pure pumpkin
  • granulated garlic
  • dry mustard
  • cayenne
  • freshly grated yellow cheddar
  • freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano