Just thought I'd share some of my favorite family recipes.

Cranberry-Apple Pie



I like this pie better than regular apple because I like the tartness of the cranberries. Makes it way more exciting!

  • 4 cups sliced apples (McIntosh or Granny Smith)
  • 2 cups fresh/frozen cranberries, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbs corn starch
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 ts[ apple spice
  • 3 tbs butter (cubed)
  • 2 pie crusts

  1. mix dry ingredients
  2. mix water, juice, lemon
  3. mix apples & cranberries
  4. put 1/2 apple/cran mix in each pie shell and drizzle with 1/2 wet mixture
  5. drizzle w/ half dry ingredients
  6. repeat layers
  7. cube butter and distribute
  8. put on top crust and vent
  9. bake at 425 for 10 mins & 350 for 50 mins

Pasta Vodka



@hkkmr - here is the recipe I was telling you about. Literally my favorite food ever. EVER.

  • olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
  • 2 16oz cans tomato sauce
  • fresh parsley
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground pepper
  • 2 cups good grated romano/parmesan cheese blend
  • 1/2 pint heavy cream
  • 2 splashes vodka

  1. saute onions in olive oil until very soft
  2. add tomato sauce, bay leaves, parsley, cayenne pepper & pepper (to taste)
  3. simmer 15 mins
  4. add cheese
  5. stir until melted
  6. add heavy cream until nice color - not too much!
  7. add vodka
  8. serve over rigatoni noodles

Sausage and Squash Casserole



Simple and yummy.

  • 2 lbs yellow squash
  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 1/2 medium onion (diced)
  • 1/2-1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper

30 Minutes @ 350 degreees in 9x11" pan.


* pictures from google and only resemble actual dishes