Cherished Recipes Grandma Made

Missing those dishes grandma made when you were little? Dig into these heartwarming dishes, lovingly prepared by Grandma, and transport yourself to the heart of family traditions and delicious nostalgia. Discover the culinary treasures that have brought comfort to many dinner tables. Try some of these delightful recipes Grandma made and see what your family thinks.

Apple Cider Beef Stew

This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort.  It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day.  It’s the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.

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Italian Frittata Recipe

An Italian vegetable frittata makes a great breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a quick and simple supper. It’s a mouthwatering combination of eggs, vegetables, cream, garlic, and cheese. Frittata can be served chilled, but it’s especially good served warm. 

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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

Penne rosa pasta is an easy pasta dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole penne rosa recipe in one pot. This quick and simple Italian pasta with tomato cream sauce is ideal for a busy weeknight supper. It’s tasty, comforting and filling.

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Chicken Pastina Soup

I have loved chicken pastina soup since I was a little kid and my nonna and zias would make it. The whole house would smell amazing while the soup cooked. It’s definitely one of my favourites when it comes to Italian comfort food.

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Classic Beef Barley Soup

If you want a classic beef barley soup like grandma makes, THIS IS IT. Literally. My grandmother’s recipe. Old fashioned beef barley soup. Made from scratch right down to the fabulous, silky broth. It’s loaded with vegetables, button mushrooms, diced chunks of beef chuck roast and pearl barley for a beef barley vegetable soup that’s hearty and satisfying.
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14 Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

This recipe makes an old fashioned 14 layer chocolate cake with thin layers. The star of this cake is the boiled chocolate icing
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The Best Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe

Take a trip down memory lane with this traditional recipe for Old-Fashioned Pickled Beets. These tangy, sweet, and earthy pickles are just like the ones your grandmother used to make.
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Old Fashioned Fluffy Air Buns Recipe

These Old Fashioned Fluffy Air Buns are super soft, tender, and nearly melt in your mouth! They stay fresh for days and freeze exceptionally well. This is a no-fail recipe that is perfect if you are a beginner. This quick recipe makes 45 buns that are excellent for lunches and ideal for serving with burgers, soups, and stews.
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Grandma’s Sea Foam Candy (divinity Candy)–no Corn Syrup

An old-fashioned treat, sea foam candy is perfect for holidays. Your family will love this delicious recipe.
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Homemade Egg Noodles In Chicken Broth

Homemade Egg Noodles in Chicken Broth are a rich and flavorful holiday side or special treat any time.
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Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce With Meat

Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce with Meat sauce will become a weeknight favorite. This classic dish is easy to make and perfect for a cool fall night.
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Grandma’s Chocolate Rum Pie

Rum pie is a delicious classic dessert that will bring on nostalgia. Piled high with fresh whipped cream and loaded with flavor!
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Grammy Peggy’s Cranberry Bread

This Cranberry Bread recipe is an absolute heritage. This is my grandmother’s recipe. I grew up with it, and I have never tasted any quick bread that beats it.
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Grammy Peggy’s Mashed Butternut Squash

My grandmother made Mashed Butternut Squash every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, and she never added spices, milk, or brown sugar. I’ve had mashed butternut prepared by others many times, and I’ve never liked any of them – sometimes simpler is better.
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Classic Cheesecake Recipe

Homemade cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and paired with a homemade graham cracker crust. This creamy, NY-style cheesecake is easy to make with cream cheese, sour cream, and other simple ingredients.
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Apple Hand Pies

Apple Hand Pies are made with apple pie filling, homemade pie crust, or refrigerated biscuit dough. Apple pie is one of the most iconic all-American desserts, and these hand pies are the hand-held version.
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French Apple Cake Recipe

French Apple Cake Recipe is a delicious treat for any holiday and a welcome addition to the dessert table. Our French Apple Cake is an authentic easy and moist French family recipe from my grandmother’s side, who hailed from Normandy.
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Old Fashioned Caramel Candy Recipe

Old fashioned hard caramel candy prepared with only 2 ingredients (yep I’m serious!) My grandmother used to make these for my dad when he was small and now I’m sharing it with you.
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Nana Anne’s Mandel Bread (mandelbrot)

Mandel bread (Mandelbrot) are twice-baked cookies similar to biscotti, and all you need are a few basic ingredients. With their crunchy texture, pure almond flavor, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re a delicious food hug from Grandma!
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Pecan Snowballs

Pecan Snowballs melt in your mouth with a rich, buttery flavor and a delicate, crumbly texture. Whether you know them as Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones), Viennese Crescents, or Russian Tea Cakes, you’ll want to make these easy pecan shortbread cookies again and again!
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No-fuss Chocolate Cake {Perfect Every Time!)

Just like grandma’s classic chocolate cake recipe… ONLY easier! This simple and stress-free chocolate cake indulgence will have your nostalgic chocolate cake cravings satisfied and allow you to have your cake…and eat it too!!
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes

Easy to make one bowl chocolate cake and cupcakes. These chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes are made with simple ingredients and no egg or oil. Instead, mayonnaise is used.
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Homemade Italian Cream Soda

You can make Homemade Italian Cream Soda right at home. With just a few very simple ingredients, you can enjoy a fun retro beverage with endless flavor combinations. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or even Christmas.
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Retro 7up Jello Salad

This Retro 7Up Jello Salad appears often during family potlucks and holiday dinners. Lime Jello, 7UP soda, mayo, cream cheese, marshmallows, whipped topping, marshmallows, cherries, pineapple, and pecans create a unique classic creamy salad. Make it in a mold, bundt pan, or 9×13 dish.
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Nana’s Pineapple Delight (pineapple Bars Recipe

Nana’s Pineapple Delight is a vintage recipe from my grandmother; sweet, fruity pineapple bars with a creamy vanilla frosting and flaky butter crust.
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Fried Dough (Grandma’s Fry Bread Recipe)

This fried dough recipe comes from my grandmother, and it makes fried yeast bread that is crispy on the outside with a soft, yeasty interior. They were known in our house as “puffs,” We would have them for breakfast with butter and jelly.
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Bouilli Or Pot Au Feu Québécois

Mexican Tacos al Pastor features succulent marinated pork slow-cooked to perfection, nestled in a corn tortilla, and adorned with a delightful slice of sweet pineapple, all customizable with your favorite toppings!
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Christmas Tradition: Rolled Egg Salad Appetizers

These Retro Egg Salad Appetizers are fantastic on the table for Christmas or any celebration and are always a ‘hit’ for the little ones! An egg salad spread made with relish, scallions, mayonnaise, and the festive sweet pickle and pepper in the center.
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Romanian Sour Cherry Cake Recipe – The Cake Of My Childhood

The Romanian sour cherry cake recipe has its roots embedded deep into my memories as the first dessert I ever tasted. It’s easy to make and sure to please. Give it a try and see what your family thinks.
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