An online version of our family cookbook. No matter where the kids are, the recipes they grew up with will be right here.

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Creamy Garlicky Mussels

Creamy Garlicky Mussels Fantastic recipe! From Tyler Florence @ Food Network 4 pounds mussels4 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves (, peeled and smashed)4 sprigs fresh thyme1/2 lemon (,…
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Great tasting and frees up the stove during those big holiday meals. From allrecipes.com 5 pounds red potatoes (, cut into chunks)1 tablespoon minced garlic (, or to taste)3 cubes chicken bouillon1 (8…
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Egg rolls

Egg rolls 1 lb ground pork4 cups shredded cabbage1 large carrot (, shredded)1/2 green bell pepper (, sliced thin)1 medium onion (, chopped)3 cloves garlic (, minced)3 tsp fresh ginger root (, grated)1 Tbsp cornstarch2 Tbsp soy…
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Clam Stuffed Mushrooms

Clam Stuffed Mushrooms I first made these for Christmas 2008 and they’ve been included in every holiday meal since, a favourite of all ages. 20 very large fresh mushrooms (stems removed (I also pulled off the inner edge to “open…
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Brined Roast Turkey

 Brined Roast Turkey This is Alton Brown's famous roast turkey, from his show Good Eats - it’s a "must" for your holiday turkey. It turns out such a flavorful juicy turkey, it’s unreal. Make sure you have a good thermometer,…
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup You can't beat homemade chicken noodle soup on a cold, wet day. The homemade noodles are easy and make all the difference in this recipe. Don't use store bought! 2 large carrots (, sliced or diced)3…
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Caramel filled chocolate cookies

Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies Fantastic chocolate cookie with a gooey surprise inside. 1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup butter (, softened)2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup unsweetened…
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Prime Rib Beef Roast

Prime Rib Beef Roast 1 beef prime rib roast ((may be labeled simply “rib roast”), 2-3 rib or about 5lbs)1 Tbsp black pepper1 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing1-1/2 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup prepared horseradish Place meat…
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Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs I generally quadruple or quintuple this recipe, it is a favourite of everyone of all ages. 6 eggs1/2 stalk celery (diced very fine)1/4 onion (diced very fine)1/4 cup mayonnaise1 dash hot pepper sauce ((we like…
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Taco Seasoning

 Taco Seasoning Tastes so much better than premade seasoning, without any added junk like MSG. Seasons 1-2 lbs ground meat. 1 tablespoon chili powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon dried oregano½…
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Perfect Potstickers

 Potstickers Alton Brown (Good Eats) usually doesn't let us down, these pot stickers are no exception. They can be deep fried instead of pan fried/steamed (if deep frying, you do not need the listed oil and broth). ½…
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Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding This is close to the recipe I grew up on and tastes so good! Use rice from dinner the night before for best results. 3 cups cooked white rice4 cups milk (, divided)2/3 cup white sugar1/4 tsp salt2 eggs (, beaten)1-1/3…