classic recipes Archives

Italian Ravioli Filling with Chicken, Pork & Swiss Chard

August 11, 2025April 3, 2026

Tender homemade ravioli filled with seasoned chicken, pork, and Swiss chard, wrapped in a hearty egg pasta dough.

American / Baking / Batch Cooking / Blender / Food Processor / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Edible GIfts / Eggs / Fall / Autumn / Fruit / Holidays / Intermediate / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Sheet Pan / Snack / Under 30 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

Prune-Raisin Filled Cookies from Ruth Dahlroos

August 8, 2025December 24, 2025

These nostalgic filled cookies are bursting with sweet prunes, raisins, and nuts inside a soft, tender dough.

American / Baking / Birthday / Budget Friendly / Chocolate / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Easy / Eggs / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Thanksgiving / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

Prize Chocolate Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting from Hazel R. Nelson

August 8, 2025December 24, 2025

A rich, tender chocolate cake with classic brown sugar frosting and a nostalgic flavor.

American / Baking / Birthday / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Easter / Eggs / Holidays / Intermediate / Potluck / Stand Mixer / Thanksgiving / Under 1 Hour / Vegetarian

Pound Cake with Rum Glaze from Grandmother

August 8, 2025April 3, 2026

This rich pound cake gets its depth from almond and coconut extracts with a sweet rum glaze poured over while warm.

American / Budget Friendly / Comfort Food / Condiment / Sauce / Dip / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Easy / Eggs / Make-Ahead / No-Cook / Picnic / Potluck / Quick & Easy / Salad / Summer / Vegetarian

Creamy Potato Salad Dressing

August 8, 2025December 23, 2025

A creamy, tangy dressing that brings out the best in classic potato salad.

American / Baking / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Easter / Eggs / Holidays / Intermediate / Potluck / Thanksgiving / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetarian

Cream Custard Pie with Lard Crust

August 6, 2025December 23, 2025

A silky smooth custard nestled in a tender, flaky lard crust, comfort in every bite.

American / Baking / Batch Cooking / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Easy / Edible GIfts / Eggs / Holidays / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Sheet Pan / Snack / Under 30 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

Classic Pecan Tassies

August 6, 2025December 23, 2025

These mini pecan tassies bring all the flavor of classic pecan pie in a bite-sized treat.

American / Budget Friendly / Candy / Chocolate / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Easy / Edible GIfts / Gluten-Free / Holidays / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Simmering / Snack / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

Classic Peaceable Chocolate Fudge

August 5, 2025December 23, 2025

Creamy chocolate fudge made with marshmallows and optional nuts or raisins.

5 Ingredients or Less / American / Blender / Food Processor / Budget Friendly / Cheese / Condiment / Sauce / Dip / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Easy / No-Cook / Overnight / Resting Time / Picnic / Potluck / Quick & Easy / Spring / Summer / Vegetarian

Parmesan Cheese Salad Dressing

August 5, 2025December 23, 2025

This creamy Parmesan Cheese Dressing brings bold flavor to fresh greens or veggies.

American / BBQ / Cookout / Beef / Budget Friendly / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy-Free / Dinner / Easy / Father's Day / Fourth of July / Independence Day / Grilling / High Protein / Main Course / Summer / Under 30 Minutes

Grilled Marinated Beef Roast with Italian Herbs

August 4, 2025December 23, 2025

A deeply flavorful beef roast marinated in soy sauce, herbs, and a touch of catsup, then grilled to perfection.