What’s your family’s “famous” recipe

[sushi]

Gramma's wet stuffing.

Not for thanksgiving or Christmas, but the recipe the family (really just gramma, and now me) is known for is a lemon (not pudding, not meringue) pie. I only recently found out it was from a Pillsbury bake off in the 60s that she clipped. I've made many friends with it.

[fuckyourcouch]

Holiday-wise the only requirement is my mom's stuffing.
We don't have consistent meals the rest of the holidays.
But there are several family "secret" recipes. Maldasha, fleischkeukle, bierocks, meat dumplings, butterball soup, cheese buttons, etc.

[atarianna]

My mom’s “pink stuff” (cold cranberry salad). It’s delicious.

[rightawaynow]

Oct 29, 2017 15:48:48 GMT -5 mesjms said:

Oct 29, 2017 13:36:47 GMT -5 rightawaynow said:

My stuffing would upset your entire family;. bacon, mushrooms, onion, chestnuts, pine nuts, and celery.

I would love to have this recipe It sounds amazing!

I don't usually cook with recipes I eyeball everything, but I'll do my best.

4 boxes savory herb stovetop (I used to make my own but the box is easier)

Prepare using the recipe but replace half the butter with bacon pan drippings



1 pound bacon cut in squares and fried on low just enough to get some grease out

1 small can water chestnuts cut in cubes

16oz of mushrooms sliced

7-8 long stalks celery cut in cubes

1 cup pine nuts

One whole med size onion (cut off ends and remove outer layer

Mix everything but the onion together

Stuff the turkey halfway, shove the onion in and finish stuffing

The stuffing will flavor the meat some and make it taste kind of woodsy, if you don't want this leave out the pine nuts

For the best results cook the turkey in a bag

[zarapipe]

Oct 29, 2017 9:41:24 GMT -5 sarahswim said:

Christmas cookies (cut-outs). It's a Hungarian recipe that's a variation of Queen Anne's cookies, rolled out thick and slathered in buttercream frosting. I'm always disappointed at other people's events when someone else says, oh, I'll bring Christmas cookies!
It's not the same, people.

I'd love a recipe! My favorite cookie are cut out cookies.

[Alps79]

French silk chocolate pie
Moms cranberry relish- secret ingredient is Grand Marnier
Cranberry nut bars Christmas morning
Creamed eggs on toast after Easter
So many more. We live to eat and I come from a long line of good cooks

[tacokick]

We always made stuffing balls that we place in the pan around the turkey not in it but not in a separate dish. It is like the best of both worlds—juicy from the turkey but with crunchy bits.

[isabel]

Oct 29, 2017 10:10:36 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

Matzoh Ball soup for all of the Jewish holidays. My H makes the BEST.

H's grandma used to make a cranberry thing for all of the holidays. H's aunt has taken over since she passed away. It is not a holiday without it.

Tell me about the cranberry thing? I wonder if it's like the recipe H's family makes.

My family doesn't really have anything like this, save for maybe my dad's apple pie. I think that's only "famous" for me.

DH's family is Polish, so there's a lot of recipes:

-Pierogies
-Cabbage Rolls
-Chicken Paprikash
-Goulash

Also, every Thanksgiving and Christmas has 'Cranberry Thing' that is a combination of canned cranberry sauce, mayo, dream whip, and nuts. It's sweet and sour and creamy. I love it! It's about 50/50 with the family. About half eat it and half don't. It's not a holiday without it though.

[lemoncupcake]

Oct 29, 2017 8:37:09 GMT -5 mellymel said:

We call it "Greenie"

It's actually kind of disgusting. It's some pistachio jello concoction that has cottage cheese and pineapple it it. My grandma always makes it and we always give her crap about it and now it's basically a family joke. No holiday would ever be the same without it. And it doesn't go to waste - there are a few family members that actually enjoy it and eat it.

We make “green fluff” - which sounds like a better version of what you described . Pistachio jello mix, cool whip, canned pineapple, walnuts and marshmallows.

[alzi]

Oct 29, 2017 8:56:21 GMT -5 LanaLang said:

On my mom's side of the family, it's boob jello. My wonderful yet ditzy aunt once brought a molded jello that was a soft pink. She topped it with a touch of whipped cream and a cherry. It looked just like a naked breast, and we've insisted she bring it for every holiday now.
For my immediate family it's mom's home made honey wheat dinner rolls. I always make my apple/onion/sage/bacon stuffing (can be vegan without bacon.) I can't do without it and DH's family always requests it.

Stuffing recipe please?

[pumpkin]

Oct 29, 2017 20:37:27 GMT -5 Alps79 said:

Cranberry nut bars

Are you willing to share the recipe?

[LanaLang]

Oct 29, 2017 20:53:39 GMT -5 alzi said:

Oct 29, 2017 8:56:21 GMT -5 LanaLang said:

On my mom's side of the family, it's boob jello. My wonderful yet ditzy aunt once brought a molded jello that was a soft pink. She topped it with a touch of whipped cream and a cherry. It looked just like a naked breast, and we've insisted she bring it for every holiday now.
For my immediate family it's mom's home made honey wheat dinner rolls. I always make my apple/onion/sage/bacon stuffing (can be vegan without bacon.) I can't do without it and DH's family always requests it.

Stuffing recipe please?

It's on pg 2.  Edited to tag you.

[mellymel]

Oct 29, 2017 20:51:27 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

Oct 29, 2017 8:37:09 GMT -5 mellymel said:

We call it "Greenie"

It's actually kind of disgusting. It's some pistachio jello concoction that has cottage cheese and pineapple it it. My grandma always makes it and we always give her crap about it and now it's basically a family joke. No holiday would ever be the same without it. And it doesn't go to waste - there are a few family members that actually enjoy it and eat it.

We make “green fluff” - which sounds like a better version of what you described . Pistachio jello mix, cool whip, canned pineapple, walnuts and marshmallows.

My grandma now makes this version too. We call it "Good Greenie." Ha! It really is much better thank the cottage cheese version.

[pooh8402]

Cranberry salad, but it's not like normal cranberry salad. My grandmother's recipe.

I blend fresh cranberries and sugar in a blender the night before, and let that sit overnight. The next day, I whip up some heavy whipping cream, and fold that into the cranberries with some mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.

My MIL and her sister make this "dressin" in a giant crock pot and it is so good.

DH is becoming known for his smoked turkey.

[sugarbear]

Every Christmas we have my great-great grandmother's raspberry pudding. It's basically jam, flour, egg, and butter in a double boiler. It sounds gross but it is heavenly.

[minionkevin]

Oct 29, 2017 20:51:27 GMT -5 lemoncupcake said:

Oct 29, 2017 8:37:09 GMT -5 mellymel said:

We call it "Greenie"

It's actually kind of disgusting. It's some pistachio jello concoction that has cottage cheese and pineapple it it. My grandma always makes it and we always give her crap about it and now it's basically a family joke. No holiday would ever be the same without it. And it doesn't go to waste - there are a few family members that actually enjoy it and eat it.

We make “green fluff” - which sounds like a better version of what you described . Pistachio jello mix, cool whip, canned pineapple, walnuts and marshmallows.

IME what you have is called Watergate Salad and usually has pecans not walnuts.

[sushi]

miso does your mom have a recipe for mapo tofu or does she wing it? It's h's favorite thing, and I know I don't come close despite following purportedly authentic recipes.

[miso]

Oct 29, 2017 22:44:07 GMT -5 sushi said:

miso does your mom have a recipe for mapo tofu or does she wing it? It's h's favorite thing, and I know I don't come close despite following purportedly authentic recipes.

She can make like a thousand dishes and has exactly zero recipes.

[starlily]

Oct 29, 2017 22:52:16 GMT -5 miso said:

Oct 29, 2017 22:44:07 GMT -5 sushi said:

miso does your mom have a recipe for mapo tofu or does she wing it? It's h's favorite thing, and I know I don't come close despite following purportedly authentic recipes.

She can make like a thousand dishes and has exactly zero recipes.

This is also my mom, who was the best cook in our circle of family friends. I wish I paid more attention and/or got her to write them down before her dementia set in. She rarely, if ever, had a miss in the kitchen whether it was Indian or non-Indian food.

As far as traditional holiday dishes, our family's sausage stuffing is the most- requested item. Honorable mention goes to our turkey basting mixture of butter and brandy. Luckily I mastered both. For traditional Indian food, my mom's top 3 greatest hits were chicken curry, fish fry, and moru (spiced yogurt accompaniment). My dad didn't cook often, but beef curry was his secret weapon.

[sushi]

Oct 29, 2017 22:52:16 GMT -5 miso said:

Oct 29, 2017 22:44:07 GMT -5 sushi said:

miso does your mom have a recipe for mapo tofu or does she wing it? It's h's favorite thing, and I know I don't come close despite following purportedly authentic recipes.

She can make like a thousand dishes and has exactly zero recipes.

I kind of expected that. Maybe I'll experiment with various starters from 99 ranch and build from there. I'm lucky he won't complain regardless

[bohemianmango]

My husband’s purple yam pie

My Asian pear kale salad or my kale stir fry with crisp rice dish

My mom’s lumpia & pancit

[zoomzoom]

Authentic paella. It's a lot of prep but it's soooo good. And it's perfect for guests b/c you can get it ready, put it in the oven before your guests arrive and then let it rest. All you need is a salad and your meal is complete.

My aunt used to make some sort of green jello thing (the green was opaque) for TG and it was the only thing her youngest daughter would eat. I think it had mandarin oranges and I have no idea WTF else. My cousin was literally the only one who would eat it.

Oh, and my deviled eggs. They are delicious. I made some last week for my H and I and they were gone in 2 days. And I ate most of them. Lol.

[mesjms]

Oct 29, 2017 19:33:04 GMT -5 rightawaynow said:

Oct 29, 2017 15:48:48 GMT -5 mesjms said:

I would love to have this recipe It sounds amazing!

I don't usually cook with recipes I eyeball everything, but I'll do my best.

4 boxes savory herb stovetop (I used to make my own but the box is easier)

Prepare using the recipe but replace half the butter with bacon pan drippings



1 pound bacon cut in squares and fried on low just enough to get some grease out

1 small can water chestnuts cut in cubes

16oz of mushrooms sliced

7-8 long stalks celery cut in cubes

1 cup pine nuts

One whole med size onion (cut off ends and remove outer layer

Mix everything but the onion together

Stuff the turkey halfway, shove the onion in and finish stuffing

The stuffing will flavor the meat some and make it taste kind of woodsy, if you don't want this leave out the pine nuts

For the best results cook the turkey in a bag

 Thanks!

[texasharleygirl]

Oct 29, 2017 9:28:47 GMT -5 @bigredgum said:

Oct 29, 2017 9:19:37 GMT -5 TamiTaylor said:

Recipes people!

For us, it's my spicy vinegar green beans
-at least 2lbs of fresh green beans
-onion
-at least 1.5 of bacon (I like applewood or pepper)
-butter
-Tony's seasoning
-white vinegar
-chicken broth

Cook the bacon, remove strips when fully cooked, cook the onions in the bacon drippings. Season the onions with some Tony's. Add the green beans and chicken broth and simmer. Add some more Tony's. Throw half a stick of butter in and 1-2 tbs on vinegar. Continue to simmer. Add more Tony's, butter, or vinegar to taste. The longer it simmers the better it is.

I had never heard of Tony’s seasoning, this sound SO good. Move over green bean casserole!

Tony's is more than likely Tony Chachere's Cajun seasoning!   

I can't wait to try this!  I love fresh green beans!

[followyourarrow]

Oct 30, 2017 0:12:31 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

Authentic paella. It's a lot of prep but it's soooo good. And it's perfect for guests b/c you can get it ready, put it in the oven before your guests arrive and then let it rest. All you need is a salad and your meal is complete.

My aunt used to make some sort of green jello thing (the green was opaque) for TG and it was the only thing her youngest daughter would eat. I think it had mandarin oranges and I have no idea WTF else. My cousin was literally the only one who would eat it.

Oh, and my deviled eggs. They are delicious. I made some last week for my H and I and they were gone in 2 days. And I ate most of them. Lol.

Could I have your paella recipe please?

[followyourarrow]

Oct 29, 2017 8:51:13 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

Thanksgiving — butternut squash gratin
Christmas — cranberry orange layer cake
All family gatherings — stuffed mushrooms

I'd love to have your cake recipe if you can share it.

[zoomzoom]

followyourarrow, sure!  It's saved as a pdf.  Can you PM me your email address?  It won't attach here.  And it is LONG.  But it's actually pretty easy.  It's just a very thorough recipe!

[Bernadine]

My mom makes amazing crab dip, and I usually make it now. They key is using lump crabmeat.

Thumbprint jelly cookies for Christmas.

[Deleted]

Oct 29, 2017 19:54:00 GMT -5 zarapipe said:

Oct 29, 2017 9:41:24 GMT -5 sarahswim said:

Christmas cookies (cut-outs). It's a Hungarian recipe that's a variation of Queen Anne's cookies, rolled out thick and slathered in buttercream frosting. I'm always disappointed at other people's events when someone else says, oh, I'll bring Christmas cookies!
It's not the same, people.

I'd love a recipe! My favorite cookie are cut out cookies.

I’d love to see the recipe too!

[usuallylurking]

Oct 29, 2017 22:52:16 GMT -5 miso said:

Oct 29, 2017 22:44:07 GMT -5 sushi said:

miso does your mom have a recipe for mapo tofu or does she wing it? It's h's favorite thing, and I know I don't come close despite following purportedly authentic recipes.

She can make like a thousand dishes and has exactly zero recipes.

This is my bff's grandma. Eating at her place was the BEST. Chinese New Year, birthday celebrations, random "I made this, come over and eat," etc. We once asked her to write down a recipe for us, lol. The closest we ever got was helping in the kitchen and trying to write it down for ourselves as she went.