My mother got this recipe from a coworker many years ago. It takes a little time to make, but OMG, awesome. This is my husband’s favorite cookie! Blue Ribbon Recipe Like most Italian cookies, these nut roll cookies are made with love. They take time to prepare. Once baked, they remind us of smaller pecan … Read more
This is one of our favorite chicken pies. When my son would come home from a tour of duty as a Marine, this is the one thing he requested to eat every time. Blue Ribbon Recipe This is one of those chicken recipes that is easy to make with simple ingredients and is oh-so-delicious. Perfect … Read more
These were the best pork chops I have eaten in a long time. So moist and tender, and the flavors were amazing! Blue Ribbon Recipe Janet’s Parmesan baked pork chops are easy to make and a great weeknight dinner option. They’re tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese pop … Read more
My family has made this for a while and I love it. I lost the recipe and tried another kinda like it on a magazine site but it wasn’t the same. Finally got the recipe again from my family and wanna post it so I never lose it again… Hope you enjoy. Feel free to … Read more
One of my favorite movies is “Steel Magnolias.” In the movie, Truvy talked about her Cupa, Cupa, Cupa recipe. My mother made this all the time when I was growing up, with either fresh peaches or frozen ones she “put up” in the summer. So simple, yet so good. You can use your favorite fruit … Read more
My grandmother, Virginia, was a culinary instructor until her passing at over 100 years. This recipe was one of her signatures and remains a family favorite four generations later. Hope they become one of your family’s favorites, too! Blue Ribbon Recipe This is a delicious, basic old-fashioned molasses cookie. It has the perfect balance of … Read more
From my (South Side Chicago) Irish friend, Coleen. I received most of her recipes in the late ’90s. She has given me some really great authentic ones. She left Ireland in 1940. I will be putting more of them on Just A Pinch soon. Blue Ribbon Recipe We loved this Irish Boxty (aka potato cake) … Read more
This is a family recipe from my husband’s family. They owned a deli in New Jersey many years ago and this is the mac salad they made. Yum! It’s always a hit. Blue Ribbon Recipe It can be hard to replicate the flavor and texture of authentic deli macaroni salad, but this recipe pulls it … Read more
You won’t want to leave anything on your fingers or your plate! This has got to be my all-time favorite cake. I made this for myself for my birthday not too long ago! : ) NOM, NOM, NOM! Blue Ribbon Recipe This cake is not only finger-lickin’ good, it’s plate lickin’ good. The cake is … Read more
This recipe is over 100 years old. It is one for the ages. The crust is flaky and flavorful. Delicious for any kind of pie your heart desires. Makes enough for 4 8-inch pie crusts or about 3 9-inch crusts. Can be used for topping, lattice top, cut-outs, etc. I think pies are made by … Read more
