Recipe shared by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. On a hot summer evening, is there anything better than sitting with a slushy refreshment to cool you off? Yes. You add bourbon to it. As a child, I enjoyed time-frozen moments while scraping down a cherry Italian ice* with a small flat wooden paddle and while biting into a shaved-ice soaked with blue, green, and red syrups. Now … Continue reading Bourbon Punch Slushies
Brought to Ancestreats by Barbara Roy. The recipe card clearly states: “Mom’s Fish Chowder.” This is one of the very few recipes I have recorded straight from my mother’s lips. She used to be a fine cook and manage to feed 6 kids and a husband on a shoestring budget. My mom’s got Alzheimer’s now and can’t talk anymore, so I am especially glad to have this … Continue reading Mom’s Fish Chowder
Recipe shared by Rachael, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. Our family recently received a dinner party invitation by friends while my mother happened to be staying with us for a visit. The hostess included her, and requested that we bring a dessert that would please lots of people: including a dozen or so kids under 4 years-old. Cue the reminiscing with mom about days gone by, and what … Continue reading Strawberry Banana Trifle
Submitted by Ana. Great recipe to try when you have left over chicken and rice. In our family we typically make this when there’s a large family gathering. We consider it comfort food. Always good and home made. If I had to recall a memory from this it would be my summers with my Ecuadorian family. My aunt or Grandma would make this either as … Continue reading Family Fantástico Ecuadorian Arroz con Pollo
#CooksTip provided by Amanda @ Maroc Mama Preserved lemons are the ingredient that makes Moroccan cuisine what it is. A Moroccan pantry simply cannot exist without a jar of preserved lemons. Most often they are used in tajines though you will also find them in salads and fish dishes. #CooksTip for Preserving Lemons: After you have gathered your lemons, salt, and clean air tight sealing container (the only ingredients needed), begin … Continue reading #CooksTip: Preserving Lemons
Submitted by Leslie, Ancesister @ Ancestreats. In general, my husband and I grew up in families with very different spice racks and menus. One of our shared favorites is Halva (חלבה). Not a surprise from his side, since he grew up in the Middle East. It may seem a bit out of the norm for me, having grown up in a small coastal town north of Boston. My exposure … Continue reading Halva Cookies (Sesame Tahini & Almond Flour)
Submitted by Relly. This Greek stew has few ingredients, and is yet so rich in flavors. Since back in the days beef was an expensive product, my grandmother would make this dish for the high holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Passover night. My family and I continue this tradition and have this dish for holiday dinners. My grandmother would go to the market and dig for the … Continue reading Less is More Stifado (Greek beef & onions stew)
Submitted by Michelle Landvik from raising (and cooking for) a Protein Intolerant Child. I was born in Southern California where Mexican food was common and delicious. In the early ’80s, mom decided to move us to the land-locked prairie where tortillas were practically unheard of at the time. The only “Mexican” food people ate in our small town was from a pre-made kit or from a Tex-Mex … Continue reading Quick Cilantro-Lime Pork Tacos – Gluten and Top 8 free
Submitted by Katrina Crosby. My mother, Hege Ingeborg, is 100% Norwegian. She was born in Norway and when she was 5 she and her mother moved to America. She still has much of her family there and I have enjoyed several trips to visit relatives in The Land Of The Midnight Sun. It is GORGEOUS! I love my family heritage and feel lucky to have had … Continue reading Norwegian Bløtkake (Birthday Cake)
#Cooks Tip: Peeling Ginger Here is a photo of me peeling ginger using a spoon, not a veggie peeler. It’s how I do it because you don’t lose any of the root. The other tip for ginger is that you can cut it into 1 ounce chunks and freeze it in ziplock baggie so you can pull it out for recipes that call for fresh ginger, … Continue reading #CooksTip: Peeling Ginger
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