According to Grandma Gagliardi, one should serve only tossed salad with Italian dressing, Italian bread, celery & black olives, red Jell-o and a "light dessert" if any.

For tender, fluffy rice

French toast dunkers.In order to get them 'crispy' I baked each side for 12-15 minutes.

After years of making Beef Stew, we thought this was the best. For 'non-greasy' stew do not brown the meat first. Just follow the directions. Using this recipe I found there is no need to thicken the juices for...

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Sam, Grandma Kaiser's rule of thumb was one potato per person and one for the pot. That's definitely a 'side dish' portion. Just as 'hard' meatballs were a no-no, 'rubbery' potatoes were the kiss of death.

Sauteed Green Beans

Grandmas from all around can be proud of this unique recipe that brings fabulous results. Sliced apples are mounded in a prepared pie shell, covered with a latticed crust, and just before slipping into the oven,...

Obviously, this recipe only makes a 'little bit.' Double, triple, or quadruple to make a big pot.

Dress up chicken with this fresh, tomato-mayonnaise sauce. Poaching the chicken and letting it cool in the liquid keeps the meat juicy and moist. It can be served hot or cold and, with this cooking method, it keeps...

Just like Grandma Kaiser used to make.

Martha Stewart, July 2010

Creamy au gratin Potatoes

Easy, no oven main dish

Mrs. LeMays Rhubarb Walnut Muffins

Fabulous Chocolate Chunk Cookies!

Candied Walnuts

Tavern on France style...Romaine & Spring Greens tossed in Honey Lime with Grilled Chicken

Grandma Kaiser's Cheesy Potatoes

Don't bother with a single recipe. It's so good that you'll want to double it!

Smooth and creamy!

Simple, everyday ingredients, homestyle Sloppy Joes.

Make with Grandma Gagliardi's meatball recipe.

Pasta Fazool

This recipe was originally from Bev Bartl. We prefer it without the sausage.

Fast chicken soup base using rotisserie chicken and chicken stock. Very thick soup if whole bag of noodles is used. Double recipe for enough to share or for lots of leftovers.

Ellie Getz

Grandma Gagliardi's Spaghetti Sauce from Auntie Nan.

Tried other recipes and think this is the best. Too much Karo makes the caramel 'plastic' but 1 tablespoon keeps the sugar from crystallizing. Makes 2 cups.

Mrs. LeMay's really good salsa. She pours into pint containers and freezes.