A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF FAMILY RECIPES

Dedicated to Our Family

The recipes in this cookbook represent a collection of favorites that I enjoyed in my youth, created together as a family, or are variations of favorites from close family members and friends. Food has a way of bringing people together on special occasions, so it is important to ensure that memories, and the recipes behind these occasions, are passed down to future generations.

Many of the recipes in this collection reflect our heritage, such as my grandmother’s German traditions, while others reflect the simplicity or comfort food of a good soup or casserole. These recipes were a bit simpler when my parents or grandparents made them, but with today’s many “gadgets” and readily available ingredients, I have modified many of them to “spice them up”. I have always enjoyed cooking, baking, and inventing new dishes, and this love of cooking has been passed down to our children who are all “foodies” and great cooks themselves. Our hope and desire is that all will enjoy these favorites as much as we have and remember the many good times spent together cooking, sharing meals, making holiday candy, or creating the next new recipe! Enjoy, and never hesitate to add your own twist!

The content of this website is private, and permission must be granted to enter, view, or utilize the recipes contained herein. Please contact a family member for access.