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Myra's Matzo Ball Soup

Easy

Myra's Matzo Ball Soup

Great-Grandma Myra's matzo ball soup is sure to warm your tummy...and your heart! While schmaltz is the key to the most-chickeny of dishes, feel free to swap out for oil or another kind of fat.

Grandma Bea's Brown Stew Chicken

Intermediate

Grandma Bea's Brown Stew Chicken

Don't skimp on the spice with this one! For an extra dash of Bea, try using Hungarian paprika in lieu of regular. It'll pack a sweeter, smokier punch.

Grandma Lil's Meatball Sauce

Intermediate

Grandma Lil's Meatball Sauce

The key to Lil's meatball sauce is the texture: kinda like a ragu, but with hefty meatballs still holding their shape. Don't be afraid to let them stick to the pan a bit, just be careful not to let the tomato sauce burn.

Grandma Vernelle's Ambrosia

Easy

Grandma Vernelle's Ambrosia

Vernelle's ambrosia is sure to please a crowd...especially when you're hosting Thanksgiving for 60+ people! Fortunately, no matter how big your party, this recipe works with proportions, so scale as needed.

Great Grandma's Lasagne

Advanced

Great Grandma's Lasagne

Antonia's lasagne is about as epic as the dish gets. Rich, creamy, and totally melt in your mouth, this lasagne is absolutely worth the time it takes to prepare.

Grandma Taguhi's Armenian Lamb

Intermediate

Grandma Taguhi's Armenian Lamb

This recipe adapts Taguhi's amazing Lamb with Adjar Pilaf recipe for the home cook...after all, we can't all be so lucky to have a tonir in our backyard!

Sue Ellen's Thanksgiving

Easy

Sue Ellen's Thanksgiving

While everyone's family has their own Thanksgiving dish traditions, Sue Ellen's are worth incorporating into your family's dinner. The tea-based cranberry sauce is unlike any other, and who can say no to another great pie?

Sarno's Pastiera Napoletana

Advanced

Sarno's Pastiera Napoletana

The Sarno's pastiera is the definition of a labor of love...and with a full on 3 day prep and cook time, you'll want to savor every last bite!

Felina's Chicken Adobo

Easy

Felina's Chicken Adobo

As the national dish of the Philippines, chicken adobo recipes probably number in the gajillions. But Felina's takes classic ingredients and combines them with a little bit of history! Simple to make, this dish will definitely become a go-to recipe. Plus, the leftovers taste even better the next day...especially with a fried egg on top!

Leonor's Capirotada

Easy

Leonor's Capirotada

A little bit sweet, a little bit savory, Leonor's capirotada is a great addition to your Easter holiday. Follow in Leonor's footsteps and set the dish out for a first-come-first-served basis, and guarantee your guests will arrive on time to make sure they get a piece!

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