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(The Perfect) Hamburger Bun2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Dani Brown	15 min + rise	Open
Apple Butter Pork Chops2020 CookbookA Brown family pork recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pork	Meri Brown	15–30 min	Open
Apple Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	1.5–2 hr	Open
Apple Cheese Muffins (or Loaf)2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Braxton Allred	3 min	Open
Apple Torte2020 CookbookThis recipe is from my Grandma, Mami Silvia, and always gets rave reviews, plus being relatively lower in fat with no oil or butter in the recipe.	Desserts	Braxton Lee Allred	30–35 min + chill	Open
Applesauce Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	10 min	Open
Applesauce Donut Nuggets2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	3 min	Open
Asian-Glazed Salmon2020 CookbookA Brown family fish recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Fish	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Bacon-Strawberry Balsamic Pizza2020 CookbookTo assemble: 2-3 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro	Pork	Dani Brown	11–12 min	Open
Baked Macaroni and Cheese2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Shaina White	30 min	Open
Banana BreadA cinnamon-scented banana loaf with brown sugar and melted butter.	Breads & Breakfasts	Family cookbook	35–45 min	Open
Banana Cake with Caramel Frosting2020 CookbookServes: 16 Cake Frosting	Cakes	Meri Brown	2 min	Open
Basil Chicken Stir Fry (Gai Pad Krapow/ Chaa Mrea Prow)2020 CookbookSome of my favorite dishes in Cambodia had thai basil in it.	Chicken	Braxton Lee Allred	3–4 min + chill	Open
BBQ Chicken Salad2020 CookbookTry to make your salad look something like a magazine picture. If you did – success! If not, enjoy anyway.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
BBQ Shepards Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Alivia Burnham-Brown	Not recorded	Open
Beanless Slow Cooker Chili2020 CookbookWhen I was young I met this family from Texas who introduced me to the true historical lineage of beanless chili.	Beef	Braxton Lee Allred	7 hr	Open
Beef & Broccoli2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Beef Banh Mi2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Dani Brown	5 min	Open
Beef Stew2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Alivia Burnham-Brown	6–8 hr	Open
Best Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	1 min	Open
Black & Bleu Wedge2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Black Bean Soup2020 CookbookI make this more like black beans than soup and eat it with rice, corn, and salsa.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Shaina White	20–25 min + chill	Open
Black Beans ‘n Rice2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Shaina White	5 min	Open
Black Bottom Cupcakes2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	15–18 min	Open
Blackberry Pie Bars2020 CookbookFor the crust and topping: For the filling:	Desserts	Dani Brown	45 min + chill	Open
Blondies2020 CookbookBlissful.	Desserts	Shaina White	25 min	Open
Brad’s Beef Short Ribs2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Brad Brown	30 min	Open
Brad’s Favorite Eggs Days Ahead2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Brad Brown (and Meri Brown and Karen Hanson)	50 min	Open
Braxton’s Chocolate Chip CookiesSoft, rich chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a deliberately doughy center.	Cookies	Braxton Lee Allred	9–11 min	Open
Braxton’s Pancakes2020 CookbookThis is a slight adjustment of my Aunt Noelle’s amazing whole wheat pancakes.	Breads & Breakfasts	Braxton Allred	Not recorded	Open
Braxton’s Sugar Cookies2020 CookbookThese sugar cookies are really soft and go great with the frosting. These are not easily rolled into fun shapes, but are great if you want to impress with flavour. Dough: Optional:	Cookies	Braxton Lee Allred	12–15 min + chill	Open
Broccoli & Bacon Salad2020 CookbookWhen Mel and I lived at my Grandma’s, she made this salad for us a couple a times.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	Not recorded	Open
Brown Sugar Cookies2020 CookbookThese cookies are a great alternative to your normal sugar cookie.	Cookies	Braxton Lee Allred	10 min + chill	Open
Bulgogi (Korean Thinly Sliced Beef)2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Melody Allred	2–3 min + chill	Open
Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies2020 CookbookMakes 12 large or 24 small cookies	Cookies	Meri Brown	12 min	Open
Buttermilk Waffles2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	3 min	Open
Butterscotch Peach Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Emily Broadbent	10–15 min	Open
Calico Beans2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Meri Brown	1 hr	Open
Caramelized Onion, Bacon & Blue Cheese Scones2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Dani Brown	15–20 min	Open
Chewy Chocolate Cookies2020 CookbookThese cookies have always been a specialty of my Uncle Randy’s and he has submitted slight changes to his original recipe (noted below).	Cookies	Braxton Lee Allred	8–9 min	Open
Chicken Apple Dijon2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Meri Brown	5–8 min	Open
Chicken Cannellini Soup2020 CookbookFor soothing the soul (and sore muscles). From Shaina’s runner’s cookbook. Gluten-free, dairy-free.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Shaina White	20 min	Open
Chicken Enchiladas2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Meri Brown	10 min	Open
Chicken Lettuce Wraps2020 CookbookMelody and I love PF Changs lettuce wraps and came up with our version of them. You can replace the chicken with any other ground meat if you want something else!	Chicken	Braxton Lee Allred	5 min	Open
Chicken Marbella2020 CookbookThis may be the greatest Allred family classic dinner.	Chicken	Braxton Allred	30 min + chill	Open
Chicken Tikka Masala2020 CookbookMelody and I love Indian food and wanted to make this for a curry party we had a couple years back.	Chicken	Braxton Lee Allred	15 min + chill	Open
Chili Relleno Casserole2020 CookbookThis easy breakfast casserole recipe is a staple at my parents.	Breads & Breakfasts	Braxton Allred	15 min + rise	Open
Chimichurri2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Chimichurri2020 CookbookGreat in a power bowl with roasted butternut squash or yams, black beans, black rice.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Meri Brown	Not recorded	Open
Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe2020 CookbookThis is a family favorite and a good party salad.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	3–5 min	Open
Chocolate Cherry Cookies AKA Sweet Cherry Meri’s2020 CookbookA Brown family cookies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cookies	Meri Brown	8–10 min	Open
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars2020 CookbookThese are really good if you’re feeling too lazy to make separate cookies.	Cookies	Braxton Lee Allred	10–15 min	Open
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (for legit chocolate cravings)2020 CookbookFrom Shaina’s awesome runner’s cookbook.	Desserts	Shaina White	15 min + chill	Open
Christmas Eve Cranberry Muffins2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	20 min	Open
Citizen Public House Chopped Salad2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Classic WafflesButtery vanilla waffles with a golden, crisp finish.	Breads & Breakfasts	Family cookbook	Until golden	Open
Coconut Cream Pie2020 CookbookMy freshman year of college, I was trying to decide what to make the missionaries for dessert in East Lansing and was asked if I could make coconut cream pie.	Pies	Braxton Lee Allred	45–60 min + chill	Open
Coconut Curry ChickenPartial meal cardCreamy coconut curry chicken with bell pepper, lime, cilantro, and jasmine rice.	Chicken	HelloFresh favorite	About 35 min	Open
Corn Bread2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Shaina White	24 min	Open
Cous-Cous – ‘Basic’- goes with Chicken Marbella2020 CookbookIf you have grown bored of pasta or rice, you may want to spice up your entree with couscous.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Tiffany Oertle Allred	5 min	Open
Cowboy Caviar2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown	1 hr	Open
Crab Cocktail2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Cranberry Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pound Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	5 min	Open
Cranberry Salsa & Cream Cheese Dip2020 Cookbook(Both submitted this delicious recipe from Our Best Bites). Feel free to adjust this recipe to taste!	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown and Emily Broadbent	2 hr + chill	Open
Cream Puffs2020 CookbookMom only makes these in January or February every year, but once I had the recipe I couldn’t restrain myself… We definitely make them more frequently!	Desserts	Meri Brown + Melody Allred	30 min + chill	Open
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing2020 CookbookA Brown family miscellaneous recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Melody Allred	Not recorded	Open
Crispy Chickpeas2020 CookbookFrom Shaina’s runner’s cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Shaina White	10 min	Open
Curried Chicken and Fruit Salad2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Meri Brown	40–45 min	Open
Curried Peanut Soup2020 Cookbook“You will not regret this seemingly strange taste experience. In fact, your mouth may attain enlightenment.” (Molly Katzen: The Enchanted Broccoli Forest)	Soups, Salads & Sides	Meri Brown	5–8 min	Open
Dang Gina2020 CookbookA Brown family turkey recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Turkey	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Dani's Apple Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Dani's Oatmeal Cookies2020 CookbookA Brown family cookies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cookies	Dani Brown	5–6 min	Open
Dani’s Sugar Cookies2020 CookbookA Brown family cookies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cookies	Dani Brown	8 min + chill	Open
Detroit Style Pizza2020 CookbookThe soul food of Detroit.	Pork	Braxton Lee Allred	5 min + chill/rise	Open
Dijon Vinaigrette2020 CookbookDrizzle this over a nicoise salad!	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Meri Brown	Not recorded	Open
Eggplant Chinese Style2020 CookbookMy mom says it best: “This is my very favorite eggplant preparation that Xiao Guan makes, our Chinese Ayi from Northern China.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	2–3 min	Open
Eggplant in the Oven (Greek Eggplant)2020 CookbookIn honor of our summer working in Greece, this was one of our favorite dishes to get at all the little restaurants that lined the cobble-stoned alleyways! Easy and delicious.	Vegetarian	Melody and Braxton Allred	15 min	Open
El Salvadoran Black Beans2020 CookbookThis recipe comes from my Mami Silcia and Papi Jeff. My grandpa is adamant about eating this does it just about every week. It can be served as a main dish with Silvia’s	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	6–8 hr	Open
Em’s Carmelitas (Chocolate Caramel Crumble)2020 CookbookMix the following ingredients together in a bowl:	Desserts	Emily Broadbent	15–20 min	Open
Em’s Cranberry Sauce2020 CookbookA Brown family miscellaneous recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Emily Broadbent	1 hr	Open
Em’s Hot Fudge2020 CookbookA family vacation classic!	Desserts	Emily Broadbent	30 min + chill	Open
Em’s Pancakes (World’s Greatest Pancakes)2020 CookbookThe winning pancake recipe from an elementary class experiment, remembered in the family as “4 cups of everything.”	Breads & Breakfasts	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Em’s Pumpkin Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Emily Broadbent	25–30 min	Open
Em’s World Famous Chili Dogs2020 CookbookA true masterpiece, the original recipe that inspired the first Brown Family Cookbook many moons ago… Chili Hot dogs Buns	Pork	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Everyday Bread2020 CookbookA family recipe from mom and grandma. We live off of it!	Breads & Breakfasts	Shaina White	10 min + rise	Open
Evil Arti2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Dani Brown	30 min	Open
Fancy Parfaits2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Favorite Pork Chops2020 CookbookA Brown family pork recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pork	Dani Brown	5 min + chill	Open
French Onion Steak Sandwich2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Fresh Blueberry Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Meri Brown	2 hr + chill	Open
Frozen Chocolate Pie (Grandma’s Famous)2020 CookbookAn Oertle family classic (my mom’s side of the family) from my great-grandma Alice Farnsworth Oertle.	Pies	Braxton Lee Allred	4–5 min + chill	Open
Fruit Tart2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Dani Brown	2 min + chill	Open
Fudge Brownies2020 CookbookThis is the go-to brownie recipe in my family.	Desserts	Braxton Lee Allred	28–35 min	Open
German Chocolate Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Meri Brown	30 min	Open
German Pancakes (AKA Triceratops)2020 CookbookIn my mom’s words, “When Braxton was little I took it to the table one morning when he was in his dinosaur stage and he said: "Wow, triceratop horns!" (because it was very puffy…	Breads & Breakfasts	Braxton Allred	18–20 min	Open
GingersnapsMolasses spice cookies rolled in sugar, with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.	Cookies	Meri Brown	10–12 min + chill	Open
Gramma Brown’s English Toffee2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Meri Brown	20 min + chill	Open
Gramma Brown’s Snowballs2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cookies	Meri Brown	5 min	Open
Gramma Julie’s Fresh Fruit Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Meri Brown	3–4 hr + chill	Open
Grandma Gwynn’s Thanksgiving RollsSpeedie Dough for tender dinner rolls—and half a dozen sweet variations.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	15–20 min + rises	Open
Grandpa’s Chocolate Cake or “Hot Water Chocolate Cake”2020 CookbookThis cake has been in the family for 6 generations, and is the staple dessert of the family.	Cakes	Braxton Allred	25 min + chill	Open
Greek 7-Layer Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Green Thai Curry2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Braxton Allred	Not recorded	Open
Grilled Garlic Ginger Chicken Thighs2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Dani Brown	5 min + chill	Open
Grilled Honey and Mustard Chicken2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Dani Brown	5 min	Open
Grilled Salmon with Citrus Sauce2020 CookbookA Brown family fish recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Fish	Meri Brown	8–10 min	Open
Guaca-Salsa2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Gwynn Snowballs2020 CookbookAka Russian Teacakes or Mexican Wedding cookies.	Cookies	Meri Brown	10–12 min	Open
Hample Pie2020 CookbookPastry for 2-crust pie (sometimes I skip ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon the bottom crust to make it easier) 2 ½ cups (12 oz) diced ham	Pork	Shaina White	20 min	Open
Harvest Stew2020 CookbookA family favorite ever since Em made the recipe flip books for everyone for Christmas over 10 years ago!	Soups, Salads & Sides	Emily Broadbent	15 min	Open
Heavenly Chocolate Tart2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Meri Brown	25 min + chill	Open
Hot Artichoke Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown	25 min	Open
Hot German Potato Salad2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Meri Brown	1 min	Open
Japanese Spinach Salad2020 CookbookThis is called “Aona no goma-ae” in Japanese. It was my favorite side-salad in Japan. If you use frozen spinach it only takes 5 min to make. Goes GREAT with Teriyaki Salmon.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	5 min	Open
Julie Gwynn’s Famous Perfect Press-In Crust2020 CookbookA Brown family miscellaneous recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Meri Brown	10–12 min	Open
Kalua Pork2020 CookbookMy Bishop in East Lansing is a native Hawaiian who like all normal people loves eating	Pork	Braxton Lee Allred	16 hr	Open
Keshi Yena2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Meri Brown	45–60 min	Open
Killer Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown	1 hr	Open
LaMona’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Tall Grandpa’s Favorite!)2020 CookbookA Brown family cookies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cookies	Brown Family Cookbook	12–15 min	Open
Lemon Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown	Not recorded	Open
Lemon Pie2020 CookbookFrom Carol Gordon Oertle & Alice Farnsworth Oertle.	Pies	Braxton Lee Allred	3 hr + chill	Open
Little Applesauce Muffins2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	10 min	Open
Mac & Cheese 1012020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Meri Brown	30 min	Open
Macaroni and Cheese2020 CookbookI made this recipe up in high school when I was craving some gourmet macaroni and	Vegetarian	Braxton Lee Allred	20–25 min	Open
Mami Silvia’s Rice2020 CookbookTHE RICE. This recipe comes from my Mami Silvia, who never makes just plain white	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	8–10 min	Open
Mango Chicken Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	2 hr + chill	Open
Mango Chicken Salad2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Meri Brown	8–10 min	Open
Marcie's Rolls2020 CookbookRecipe from my mom who got it from her mom who got it from her mom. Felix-> Egbert -> Schaap -> Brown	Breads & Breakfasts	Dani Brown	20 min + rise	Open
Meatloaf Patties2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Shaina White	25 min	Open
Mexican Street Corn2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	15–20 min	Open
Mexican-style Sweet Shredded Pork2020 Cookbookaka Cafe Rio Pork!	Pork	Emily Broadbent	30 min	Open
Mint Brownies2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Mint Snow TopsChocolate-peppermint crinkle cookies with snowy confectioners’ sugar tops.	Cookies	Meri Brown	10–12 min + freeze	Open
Minute Mug Cakes2020 CookbookFor lickity-split dessert. From Shaina’s runner’s cookbook. Gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free. Serves Base: 1 tablespoon chocolate chips	Cakes	Shaina White	5 min	Open
Mom’s Carmelitas2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Meri Brown	10 min + chill	Open
Mom's Fudge2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Dani Brown	7 min	Open
Moroccan Honeyed Oranges2020 CookbookFrom my mom - “I was asked to teach a cooking class and did Mediterranean food one night.	Desserts	Tiffany Oertle Allred (Braxton Lee Allred)	Not recorded	Open
Morrocon Chickpeas & Spinach2020 CookbookI’ve made it a couple ways, including without the bread.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Lee Allred	5 min + chill	Open
Niku-jaga (Japanese Meat Stew)2020 CookbookMy sister Alicia’s favorite meal. This soup is very light and great during a cold winter day. Nikujaga also saves really well, and gets better with every day. You can serve with	Beef	Braxton Lee Allred	3–4 min	Open
No Boys Allowed Sandwich2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
No-Knead Crusty Bread2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	10 min + rise	Open
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup2020 CookbookPrep 20 mins, cook 1 hour 40 mins, makes 8 main-dish servings.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Shaina White	5 min	Open
Oreo Truffles2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Alivia Burnham-Brown	15 min + chill	Open
Orzo with Roasted Vegetables Salad2020 CookbookMy mom used to make this for us about once a month growing up. This salad is super addicting, I remember being able to eat 3 of 4 plates in High School . This will serve	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	30–40 min	Open
Oven Roasted Pork Shoulder2020 CookbookNo joke this is one of the tastiest meats I’ve ever had. Very easy to prepare, and the flavor goes with a lot of different things including rice and beans, salad, tortillas, bread.	Pork	Braxton Lee Allred	15 min	Open
Oyako Donburi (Chicken & Egg Soup)2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Pan De Elote2020 CookbookThis translates as “cornbread” but is a yummy, dense, chili/cheesy version of it.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	25 min	Open
PancakesA thick, lightly sweet pancake batter with vanilla and melted butter.	Breads & Breakfasts	Family cookbook	About 20 min	Open
Pani Po Po (coconut rolls)2020 CookbookThis is our Easter tradition!	Breads & Breakfasts	Alivia Burnham-Brown	Not recorded	Open
Parmayo Chicken2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Shaina White	45 min	Open
Peanut Butter Silk Pie2020 Cookbook(The ONE PIE to Rule Them All)	Pies	Meri Brown	4 hr + chill	Open
Peanut Sauce2020 CookbookThis goes great with lettuce wraps, chicken, rice bowls.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Meri Brown	Not recorded	Open
Pizza Dough2020 CookbookMel and I like this pizza dough recipe and use it when we make our home made pizzas. It’s pretty hardy, and can really stand a lot of toppings. Makes 2 crusts.	Breads & Breakfasts	Braxton Allred	17–23 min + rise	Open
Popovers2020 CookbookI found this recipe in the Children’s Friend magazine when I was in the 2nd grade, and I have been making these ever since!	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	25 min + chill	Open
Pork Tenderloin with Dried Cherry Sauce2020 CookbookThis recipe is amazing!	Pork	Braxton Allred	3 min	Open
Posole2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	1 min	Open
Pumped Up Spinach2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Pumpkin Cake/Cupcake2020 CookbookThis is one of my aunts recipes, and is a family favorite.	Cakes	Braxton Allred	40 min	Open
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan-Gingersnap Crust2020 Cookbook*To make this in a 9” regular pie pan make a half batch (or make a full batch and split into two 9” pie pans - double the deliciousness), no water bath, bake for 30 minutes.	Pies	Shaina White	30 min	Open
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies2020 CookbookA Brown family cookies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cookies	Emily Broadbent	15–20 min	Open
Pumpkin Pie Crunch2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Braxton Lee Allred	10–15 min	Open
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Pumpkin Roll2020 CookbookCake: ½ tsp. Ground cloves Powdered sugar ¼ tsp. Salt	Cakes	Shaina White	13–15 min + chill	Open
Quinoa & Black Bean Cilantro Salad2020 CookbookRecipe from a family friend in Shanghai that immediately became a staple in our house.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	15–20 min	Open
Raspberry Peach Galette2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Dani Brown	60 min + chill	Open
Red Lentil Dahl2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Alivia Burnham-Brown	15 min	Open
Rhubarb Crunch2020 CookbookFrom my mom - “This recipe came from one of my oldest friends, Karen Baker Carter.	Desserts	Braxton Lee Allred	45–50 min	Open
Rice Pudding2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Meri Brown	30 min	Open
Ricotta Gnocchi2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Meri Brown	Not recorded	Open
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Dani Brown	10 min	Open
Runner’s High Peanut Sauce2020 CookbookFrom Shaina’s runner’s cookbook. Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free. Makes 2 ⅓ cups.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Shaina White	10 min + chill	Open
Rustic Chicken Tart with Spinach and Brie2020 CookbookServes 4, total time 30 mins	Chicken	Shaina White	15 min + chill	Open
Sausage and White Bean Gratin2020 CookbookA Brown family pork recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pork	Shaina White	5–10 min	Open
Sausage Breakfast CasseroleA hearty sausage, egg, cheese, and hash brown breakfast casserole.	Breads & Breakfasts	Jesse’s recipe	1 hr	Open
Savoyarde Pizza Aka: Potato Rosemary Pizza2020 CookbookJeff and I had this pizza at a little town in France nearly 9 years ago--it was called Savoyarde Pizza on the menu there.	Pork	Jeff and Shaina White	30–60 min + rise	Open
Scarily Good Pumpkin Spice Bars2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	20 min	Open
Schaap Carrot Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Dani Brown	45 min	Open
Schaap Dressing2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	15 min	Open
Schaap Potato Salad2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Shaina & Jeff’s Pizza Crust2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Shaina and Jeff White	30–60 min + rise	Open
Shaina’s Better Apple Butter2020 CookbookEvery ~12 lbs of apples yields 6-7 pints of apple butter.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Shaina White	24 hr + chill	Open
Shaina’s Chicken Chowder2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Shaina White	10 min	Open
Shaina’s Favorite Chocolate Cheese Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Meri Brown	10 min + chill	Open
Shaina’s Mega Shepherd’s Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Shaina White	40 min	Open
Shaina’s Pie Crust2020 CookbookA Brown family miscellaneous recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Shaina White	Not recorded	Open
Shaina’s Sausage Penne2020 CookbookA Brown family pork recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pork	Shaina White	2 min	Open
Silvia’s Cheese Enchiladas2020 CookbookThis recipe comes from my Mami Silvia and is my favorite homemade enchilada recipe.	Vegetarian	Braxton Allred	20–25 min	Open
Simple Granola2020 CookbookAdopted from friend Shalene’s recipes in May 2019. Dry ingredients:	Breads & Breakfasts	Shaina White	15 min	Open
Slow Cooker Coconut White Bean Chicken Chili2020 CookbookThis has become my go-to entertaining (friends are coming over) dish. It is so yummy, EASY, and different.	Chicken	Alivia Burnham-Brown	15 min	Open
Slow Roasted Tomato Sandwiches / Personal Pizzas2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Meri Brown	8 min + rise	Open
Smoked Gouda Pasta Salad2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Smoked Salmon Alfredo on Quinoa2020 CookbookA Brown family fish recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Fish	Meri Brown	5 min	Open
Snickerdoodles2020 CookbookOnce I started making these cookies, they quickly became (if not my most popular cookie) a favorite.	Cookies	Braxton Lee Allred	5 min	Open
Snowflake Nutella Pastry2020 CookbookThis is a fun Christmas day or Christmas Eve number. It looks and tastes fancier than it is. It is always impressive to bring to a party. Plus, nutella--crowd pleaser.	Desserts	Alivia Burnham-Brown	15 min	Open
Sour Cream Apple Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Meri Brown	2 hr	Open
Sour Cream Blueberry Pie2020 CookbookA Brown family pies recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pies	Meri Brown	25 min + chill	Open
Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Pound Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	1 hr	Open
Sour Cream Fudge2020 CookbookFrom Alice Farnsworth Oertle (my great-grandma). Great tasting fudge recipe. My Mom loves it and made it for us as kids. You can skip the maple and follow Grandma’s note.	Desserts	Braxton Lee Allred	20 min	Open
Southern Pecan Pancakes2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	4 min	Open
Spicy Feta Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Split Pea and Ham Soup2020 CookbookA Brown family soups, salads & sides recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Meri Brown	4 hr	Open
Spring Green Risotto2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Dani Brown	25–30 min	Open
Steakhouse Pizza2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Dani Brown	12–15 min	Open
Sticky Coconut Chicken2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Alivia Burnham-Brown	10–15 min + chill	Open
Stove Top Hot Chocolate2020 CookbookA Brown family miscellaneous recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Summer Garden Pasta2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Meri Brown	2–3 min	Open
Sunshine Carrot Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Meri Brown	10 min	Open
Sweet & Sour Pork2020 CookbookRecipe by Mitsie Schaap - recreated by My Dad & I.	Pork	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Sweet Chex Mix2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Emily Broadbent	2 min	Open
Sweet Potato & Pecan Pie2020 CookbookMy uncle Randy is a professional chef and says this pie can't be beat!	Pies	Braxton Lee Allred	2 hr + chill	Open
Sweet Potato Casserole2020 CookbookFrom my mom - “beautifully light and incredibly satisfying.	Soups, Salads & Sides	Braxton Allred	25 min	Open
Sweet Potato Ratatouille2020 CookbookA Brown family vegetarian recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Vegetarian	Meri Brown	3 min	Open
Taco Soup2020 CookbookSubmitted and heavily adapted by Shaina White :)	Soups, Salads & Sides	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Tater Tot Casserole2020 CookbookThis was the first full meal I ever cooked completely by myself!	Beef	Melody Allred	30–45 min	Open
Teriyaki Salmon2020 CookbookThis is our go-to semi-fancy meal!	Fish	Melody and Braxton Allred	12–15 min	Open
Texas Caviar2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Texas Sheet Cake2020 CookbookA Brown family cakes recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Cakes	Emily Broadbent	25 min	Open
THE Meatloaf2020 CookbookA Brown family beef recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Beef	Meri Brown	1 hr	Open
The Rachel2020 CookbookA Brown family turkey recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Turkey	Dani Brown	Not recorded	Open
Three Cup Chicken2020 CookbookA Brown family chicken recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Chicken	Braxton Lee Allred	15 min	Open
Toasted Almond and Swiss Cheese Hot Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown	8 min	Open
Tourtiere (Quebecan Meat Pie)2020 CookbookMelody and I started watching a guy named Chef John who makes great looking food on Youtube last year.	Beef	Melody and Braxton Allred	1 hr + chill	Open
Tuna-Cuke Sandwiches2020 CookbookA Brown family fish recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Fish	Meri Brown	Not recorded	Open
Turkey a la King2020 CookbookA Brown family turkey recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Turkey	Meri Brown	5 min	Open
Turkey Noodle Soup2020 CookbookThis is always made the day after Thanksgiving and is a great way to use the carcass and turkey pieces that get a bit dried out. Soup: Noodles:	Soups, Salads & Sides	Carol Ann Gordon Oertle (Braxton’s Grandma)	5 min	Open
Turmeric Coconut Curry Sauce2020 CookbookFor reviving dinner, and yourself! From Shaina’s runner’s cookbook, “The healthy fats in	Sauces, Drinks & Basics	Shaina White	10 min	Open
Valentine’s Day Blueberry Muffins2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Meri Brown	25–30 min	Open
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake2020 CookbookA Brown family desserts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Desserts	Dani Brown	1 hr + chill	Open
Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Rolls w/ Cream Cheese Frosting2020 CookbookFrom Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. These are really the best cinnamon rolls ever. Rolls -	Breads & Breakfasts	Alivia Burnham-Brown	4 hr + chill/rise	Open
Waffles of Insane Greatness2020 CookbookA Brown family breads & breakfasts recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Breads & Breakfasts	Emily Broadbent	Not recorded	Open
Warm Mushroom & Bacon Dip2020 CookbookA Brown family appetizers & party foods recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Appetizers & Party Foods	Meri Brown	5 min	Open
Weenies and Rice2020 CookbookA Brown family pork recipe preserved in the 2020 cookbook.	Pork	Meri Brown	8–10 min	Open
Witch Finger Cookies2020 CookbookThis is our only Halloween tradition! The kids love making these, and they do look pretty spooky but taste delicious.	Cookies	Shaina White	3 min + chill	Open
Zucchini Muffins2020 CookbookThis is my favorite muffin recipe ever.	Breads & Breakfasts	Braxton Allred	15–20 min + chill	Open

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