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There’s something truly special about recipes that carry stories. The ones with smudges on the cookbook page, notes scribbled in the margins, and memories tucked between each step. In this episode of Hand Me Down Recipes, I chatted with Dana Shrager of Dana’s Table about a savory favorite from her childhood—salmon mousse. Or, as her…
There’s just something about cookies, especially during the holiday season, that connects us to the people and places we love most. In this episode of Hand Me Down Recipes, I’m joined by Erin from The Speckled Palate, to talk about a family favorite that’s as nostalgic as it is unique: potato chip cookies. Yes, you…
Some recipes are more than just instructions on a page. They’re memory holders, comfort-givers, and in some cases, life changers. In this episode of Hand Me Down Recipes, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Luci Petlack of Lucy’s Morsels to talk about a family favorite: her grandmother’s cinnamon streusel coffee cake. This…
Old-fashioned chocolate potato cookies are delightfully rich and delicious while also being quite simple to bake up. These goregous cookies are soft and sweet with plenty of soft crunch from the nuts and chocolate chips for an amazing, hearty texture. The frosting adds an optional but delightful creamy layer. Whether you want a simple dessert…
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Violet from Right at Home to talk about the turkey recipe that has shaped her family’s holiday table for generations. It’s a recipe with quiet heritage roots, flavored by the rhythms of Amish and Mennonite home cooking, and passed down through memory, taste, and practice rather than a tidy…
What happens when a classic Cajun dish meets a modern, time-conscious kitchen? You get Anne Clark’s chicken and sausage jambalaya. Arecipe steeped in heritage but lovingly adapted for today’s home cooks. In this episode of Hand Me Down Recipes, I’m joined by Anne from My Kitchen Serenity, and we talk about the deep roots of…
In this episode of Hand Me Down Recipes, Kathie Lapcevic sits down with Christina Conte of Christina’s Cucina to celebrate one of Italy’s most comforting classics — pasta e fagioli. Together, they explore the beauty of peasant food and how simple, honest ingredients can create extraordinary meals. Christina shares how this humble dish, made from…
There’s something deeply comforting about a recipe that feels like it’s been passed down through generations—one that carries not just flavor, but memory. In this episode of Hand Me Down Recipes, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Silvia Martinez from Mama Latina Tips, who brought with her a dish that is close…
In this episode, Kathie welcomes Tiffany from Well Fed Baker to share the heartfelt story of her great-grandfather’s butter rolls — a beloved recipe that’s been delighting family and strangers alike since the 1930s in Cascade, Idaho. Tiffany’s great-grandfather ran a small-town bakery where these butter rolls became legendary, drawing in locals and travelers who…
In this cozy kitchen conversation, Kathie welcomes Anne Aslanides of The Default Cook to share the story behind her husband’s grandmother’s old-fashioned ginger snap recipe. More than just cookies, the discussion explores the heritage of Depression-era cooking, the quirks of vintage recipe cards, and the joy of baking with family. Anne reflects on her transition…