From the 1920s to the Frankfurt dinner nights
Melinda’s family cookbook
Nanny measured from memory. Mom kept loaves in the freezer. Melinda wrote it all down — Deming, Germany, and the Grapevine kitchen.
Appetizers
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Fruit Dip
1980's Texas · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This is a great dip for fruit! I made this for one of our dinner nights in Germany and served it with strawberries, grapes, kiwi and apple slices. Many compliments!
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Cheese Dip
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This is a nice dip with chips or crackers. You can even change up the flavor by using different soup mixes.
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Nanny's Avocado Salad
1970's Deming,NM · Nanny’s cookbook — Dorothy Bishop
This is how Nanny made it. As you may be aware, Nanny didn't use a written recipe, they were all in her head. This is another recipe that I wrote down one day while she made Avocado Salad to go with her famous enchiladas. Well, "I" think they are pretty famous.
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Guacamole
1970's Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This is how I do it! This goes well with tortilla chips, vegetables, or your favorite mexican food.
- Italian Dressing 2008 Grapevine,TX · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow This is a new venture for me. My first attempt at making "homemade" salad dressing.
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Fruit Sauce
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — from Nadine
This was used with Raclettes at one of our weekly dinner nights at the Winslow flat in Germany. 2006
Beverages
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Lemonade - Limeade
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This is a nice refreshing summer drink. I like the combination of both lemon and lime, but this can easily be made with either with great results.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This Mexican Hot Chocolate is a nice pick-me-up on a cold winter evening. Actually, if you know me very well... you know this is something I enjoy all day on a cold one.
Breads
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Mel's Shortbread
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
I was simply trying to be creative one day. While living in Germany I did a lot of cooking and baking. Having never made a true shortbread before I decided to give one a try, but instead of making one from a recipe I took four different recipes and created one from like ingredients. This turned out to be a nice treat. Note, no eggs, we have serveral friends that are vegetarian and this works out great....
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Banana Nut Bread
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This is a really nice Banana Nut Bread. I make this any time the bananas get a bit dark, it's a good excuse. I've heard that you can let bananas get ripe and then freeze them for later use. Just freeze in the peel, the peels will turn completely brown but when you are ready to use simply remove from the freezer and let thaw at room temperature.(I have never tried this myself)
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Moms Zucchini Bread
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This zucchini bread recipe was handed down by my grandmother(Dorothy Bishop) to my mom (Mary Steapp). I remember this recipe from the 1970's. They both made this often and kept a few loafs in the deep-freeze so they would always have something baked when it was desired at the last minute. The classic combination of cinnamon and nuts makes a great little loaf of bread. Freezes well.
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Nanny's Homemade Bread
1970's Deming,NM · Nanny’s cookbook — Dorothy Bishop
One of those recipes that I wrote down one day while Nanny lovingly measured out each of the ingredients and waited patiently for me to write "something" down. I remember her saving coffee cans to make bread in. This was a Saturday routine for a long time when I was a young girl. Mom and I would go to Nanny and Grandpa's and have coffee and fresh bread!!! mmmm....
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Nanny's Dinner Rolls
1970's Deming,NM · Nanny’s cookbook — Dorothy Bishop
I can hardly remember a Sunday dinner with Nanny and Grandpa that we didn't have Nanny's Dinner Rolls. This is another recipe that I wrote down one day while Nanny lovingly measured out each ingredient, (something she was not accustomed to doing) but she was very patient as I wrote down everything she said. This is also a recipe that I made while in Germany, it truely was fun to go back and make many things from scratch that we had on a regular basis when I was growing up.
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Mom's Corn Bread
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This is how my mother made cornbread. We had cornbread often when I was growing up and I must admit, pinto beans and cornbread are still one of my favorite meals.
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Tortillas de Harina
1973 Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — from Mrs. Taylor
When I was in Mrs. Taylors Home-ec class, in the 7th grade, she had an hispanic friend come to our class and teach us how to make flour tortillas from scratch! Wow, this was truely one of my favorite days in school. The lady worked with each one of us to make sure we were getting the hang of it... it does take practice. I continued to make these for years to come and I still make them today... just not quite as often.
- Corn Tortillas 2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow One thing you don't find in Germany is tortillas. We brought a tortilla press from the states and learned to make our own. These are a bit different than store bought, with the main difference being how thin they get theirs. The taste is much the same. We have gotten used to these and will probably not buy store bought again even when we do go back to the states.
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Nanny's Sopapillas
1970's Deming,NM · Nanny’s cookbook — Dorothy Bishop
This is a nice treat served after your meal at the "Cactus Restaurant" in Deming, NM. Nanny made a nice selection of mexican food dishes and her sopapillas were always a nice treat too!
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Pizza Crust
2008 Grapevine TX · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This is a really nice Pizza Crust. My husband LOVES Pizza... So, I've decided that I should try my hand at crust.... He likes this one, says it is a cross between Ifratelli's and Mr. Jims....
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Pizza Crust 2
2008 Grapevine TX · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
If I didn't say this before, my husband LOVES Pizza... So, now I am trying to make the pizza making process easier.... This dough is mixed using a bread machine....
Cakes
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Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
1950 - 1960's · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
One of many recipes found in Mom's cookbook that consisted of only a list of ingredients. It had Nanny's name on it so I have to assume mother got it from her at some point in time. My guess would be from the 1950's or 60's.
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Red Velvet Cake (and Icing)
1973 Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — from Mrs. Taylor
We made some really nice things while in 7th grade HomeEc and this Red Velvet Cake was a real keeper.
Candies
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Creamy Fudge
1970's Deming,NM · from Hershey's - Pet - Pam
This is a popular recipe that uses popular ingrediets. We made this fudge every year.
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Marshmallow Cream Fudge
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
My mother made the best candy and fudge was something she made every holiday season.
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Peanut Patties
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
My mother loved peanut patties. So, she found a recipe, and I don't have a clue where she got it but once she found it, it became a staple for our Holiday baking.
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Peanut Brittle
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
My mother made peanut brittle as part of her Hoilday baking every year. She made the best!!
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Easy Caramels
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
A big Holiday favorite!
- Soft Caramels 1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp Another of my favorites!
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Cream Mints
1970's Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
Cream mints.
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Butter Cream Mints
1970's Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
Butter cream mints.
Cookies
- M & M Cookies 1970's Deming,NM · from the M&M candy bag Always a favorite!
- Form Cookies 1978 Rosebud,TX · Melinda’s cookbook — from Mary Myers My ex-mother-in-law is a wonderful cook. Her home was always full of delicious food, especially around the "Holidays" and one of my favorites were her cut-out cookies. This is the best form cookie recipe I have ever made. This is a "hand" made cookie! I still make these every Christmas!! They are good with or without icing, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
- Nanny's Tea Cakes 1970's Deming,NM · Nanny’s cookbook — Dorothy Bishop This is a cookie recipe that it took me a long time to get. I remember Nanny would make these cookies from scratch almost every Saturday when Mom and I would go over and have coffee. I kept asking her for the recipe but it was in her head, she said she had no idea how to write it down. So, one day I had her measure each thing she put into the bowl while I wrote it all down. Now we have her recipe! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
- Cereal Cookies 2008 Grapevine,TX · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow I was looking for a cereal cookie but wanted to use wheat flour, so here goes. I chose to use a "Heart Healthy" Cinnamon Raisen Granola cereal This is a nice little crisp cookie with a soft middle. The flavor is very nice. Would go nice with a cup of hot coffee or tea, as well as a glass of fresh lemonade. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do, Cj and Daddy say they are a keeper!
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The real, the original, the authentic, Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
1970's Deming,NM · from the Toll House chip bag
** wikipedia says: The chocolate-chip cookie, also known as the Toll House Cookie, was accidentally developed by Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn near Whitman, Massachusetts, in 1937. Wakefield was making chocolate cookies but ran out of regular baker's chocolate and substituted broken pieces of semi-sweet chocolate, assuming it would melt and mix into the batter. It did not, and the cookie with chips of chocolate was born. (The restaurant, housed in a former toll house built in 1709, burned down in 1984.) Today, half the cookies baked in American homes are chocolate-chip, with an estimated seven billion consumed annually.
- Monster Cookies 2006 Germany · found on the web This is a cookie recipe that I found on the web. While living in Germany I made many a cookie. This one was made for a Birthday cookie. We quickly learned that in Germany it is bad luck to wish someone a "Happy Birthday" before the day arrives. So these cookies were made for the Monday celebration for a co-worker that had a Birthday over the weekend.
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Mel's Zucchini Cookies
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This was originally a zucchini bread recipe handed down from my Grandmother and my Mother from the 70's as best I remember. While in Germany in 2006 I decided I would play with the well loved zucchini recipe and try for some cookies. Well, it worked and now that classic combination of cinnamon and nuts makes a great little "bread like" cookie.
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Anise Cookies
2006 Germany · McCormick web site 2006
Having been introduced to many new flavors and spices while living in Germany I got curious. I had seen recipes for Anise Cookies in the past, but never tried them. Being a licorice lover from way back I decided to try a new cookie. So I went to source(McCormic) and found this recipe. I made this recipe in May of 2006 while in Germany. This is a nice, crisp sugar cookie, that goes great with a cup of tea.
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No Bake Cookies
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
These candy-like cookies are easy to make and very delicious. These were a favorite at our house and in most houses that I know!
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Mom's Peanut Butter Cookies
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This is a recipe that was made often around our house.
- Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies 2006 Germany · butter flavor Crisco package This recipe was given the thumbs up! The cookies stay moist and have a very good flavor.
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Melt In Your Mouth Sugar Cookies
2006 Germany · found on the web
This is the recipe you will most likely find when looking for a "lofthouse" type cookie. It is not a "lofthouse" but it is a very nice sugar cookie.
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Mom's Overnight Oatmeal Cookies
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This is another recipe that was made often around our house, I just hated to wait!!!
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"Butter Crisco" Oatmeal Cookies
2007 Grapevine,TX · Butter Flavor Crisco Package
This is a chewy oatmeal cookie recipe from the Butter Flavor Crisco package.
Desserts
Eggs & cheese
Help & tips
Main dishes
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Nanny's Homemade Chili
1970's Deming,NM · Nanny’s cookbook — Dorothy Bishop
One more of Nanny's simple but wonderful recipes.
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Beef Enchilladas
1970's Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
This is how I do it! This works well with homemade corn tortillas and served up with some guacamole and a nice fried egg on top!
- Corn Dogs 1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp This is one that Daddy always enjoyed making!
Muffins
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Mel's Banana Muffins
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
Another recipe that I figured out while in Germany, trying to make egg free treats. This is also another good use for those bananas as they get ripe...
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Mom's Cup Cakes
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This is a recipe that I found in Mom's cookbook. I don't specifically remember her making this recipe but I'm sure she did, from the looks of it, it was made more than once.
- Apple Muffins 2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow Apples are commonly used in baked dishes in Germany. There are many nice apples here.... they even have a Melinda here... so does that mean I'm kinda like a Golden Delicious? or kinda like a Granny Smith?
Pasta & potatoes
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Potatoes Indian Style
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — from the guys!
mmmm... another wonderful Indian dish that we enjoy often. Thanks guys!!
- German Spaetzle (also known as Dumplings) 2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — from Matthias "Matty" Weckermann This is a very traditional German side-dish prepared for us while visiting friends in Wiesbaden Germany. This was served with Rouladen, a wonderful flank steak roll filled with bacon, onions and pickles, another traditional German dish. This was a great treat!
Pies
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Classic Southern Pecan Pie
1970's Deming,NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Melinda Winslow
Pecan pie is a must at our Thanksgiving table, it was Grandpa's favorite!!
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Pecan Pie Imperial
1970's Deming, NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Imperial Brown Sugar Package
This is an old recipe from an Imperial Sugar package. A little different twist from the Classic Pie.
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Karo VIP Pecan Pie
1970's Deming, NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Karo VIP Seasonal Recipe
This is an old recipe from a Seasonal display for Karo Syrup. Still another twist on the Pecan Pie.
- Pumpkin Pie "Libby's" 1970's Deming, NM · Melinda’s cookbook — Libby's Seasonal Recipe This is an old recipe from a Libby's Pumpkin can. Pumpkin Pie was another must at Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Poultry
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Koli Kulambu(Chicken Sauce)
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — from Swaminathan "Swami" Nithyanandham & "Sak"
This is the Indian dish that Swami and Sak prepared for our Indian dinner night while living in Frankfurt. They were very kind and showed us how to prepare the dish for ourselves. We now make this often and have also learned to make some variations of our own. Thank you Swami and Sak!!!
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Orange Chicken
2006 Germany · Melinda’s cookbook — by Cj Winslow
This is a recipe that Cj created after not liking any of the recipies he found on the web.
Rice
Snacks
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Marble Squares
1970's Deming,NM · Mom’s cookbook — Mary Steapp
This is a recipe that was made often around our house. Mom and Daddy worked with the youth at our church and this was a favorite treat at gatherings...
- Kellogg's - Rice Krispies Treats 1970's Deming,NM · from the Kellogg's cereal box According to Kellogg's, an employee by the name of Mildred Day concocted this snack as a treat for a Camp Fire Girls fundraiser. The recipe was first published in 1941.
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Original Chex Party Mix
1970's Deming,NM · from the Chex cereal box
Still great after all these years! Chex® Party Mix has been a party favorite for over 50 years.
