Blackberry-Orange Cake
"My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and create a blackberry cake that's always lovely with a summer meal." —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas
Grandma’s Rosemary Dinner Rolls
"My grandma (I called her Baba) made these in her coal oven. How she regulated the temperature is beyond me!...
Apricot Upside-Down Cake
"My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't...
Bourbon Ham Balls
"Grandma Nette was the queen of ham ball recipes. I make them salty-sweet with a bourbon and vinegar kick. Serve...
Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting
"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...
Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata
"My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata. I remember visiting her garden, picking fresh veggies and watching her cook....
Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie
"My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...
Braised Dill Potatoes
"Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes...
Italian Ricotta Easter Bread
"I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavouring works wonders!"...
Lemony Turkey Rice Soup
"While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a...
Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie
This recipe comes from my grandma, and it's one of my family's favourites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes...
Grandma’s Onion Squares
"My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...
Banana Bread Pudding
"When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With...
Danish Rhubarb Pudding
"My grandmother used to make this pudding. It's one of my favourite traditional Danish desserts." —Kay Sundheim, Nashua, Montana
Leek Potato Pancakes
"I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the...
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
"I love the excellent texture of this easy coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavour enriched by...
Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
"Not only is this old-fashioned favourite a snap to make but it's economical, too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the...
Blueberry Crunch Breakfast Bake
"Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well....
Traditional Hot Cross Buns
"On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross...
Lemon Ricotta Cake
"This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...
Rack of Lamb with Figs
"I've been making rack of lamb for years. My grandma gave me this recipe because she knew how much I...
Best Deviled Eggs
"Herbs lend amazing flavour to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty...
Shoofly Pie
"My grandmother made the best shoofly pie in the tradition of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Shoofly pie is to the Pennsylvania...
Marshmallow Easter Eggs
"I've been making this wonderful Easter candy for years. These eggs are a big hit with everyone who loves marshmallows."...
Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread
"My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the...
Pickled Eggs with Beets
"Ever since I can remember, my Mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my...
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts
"Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...
Grandma’s Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches
"This ham salad is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma's recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on...
