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With Mother’s Day<\/a><\/strong> next Sunday, I’ve found myself thinking more and more about my mom and grandma. I learned how to cook by watching them. I’m lucky enough to have handwritten recipes my mom jotted down through the years. <\/p>\n

When I find myself reminiscing, I tend to pull out those old recipes and start cooking. Looking around Just A Pinch, it seems I’m not the only one who thinks of mom when in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

“These are very tasty and the muffins were a hit with the family,” shares Pat Duran<\/a><\/strong>. “I thank my grandma for this recipe… my mom saved [it] for me along with many others.” <\/p>\n

Pat’s Lemon Date Muffins<\/a><\/strong> have a lovely combination of flavors due to the lemon juice, zest and dates. You get a nice zing of flavor from the frosting on top too. These super moist muffins will pair perfectly with your morning cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

Jessica Harrington’s<\/a><\/strong> Grandma’s Secret Apple Brownies!<\/a><\/strong> belong smack-dab in the delicious intersection of breakfast and dessert… the two most important meals of the day! “My grandmother used to make these all the time for me when I was young,” says Jessica. “She finally gave me the recipe and I have been making them since!” <\/p>\n

In each bite, you get a small piece of apple, with a bit of cinnamon and a hint of the orange juice. Perfection! They smell terrific while baking, look great and taste even better.<\/p>\n

“Growing up as a kid through adulthood, mom would make this recipe,” remembers Lynda Loose<\/a><\/strong>. “She would call and invite us over because she was making creole – that is all she would have to say.” <\/p>\n

Lynda’s Mom’s Shrimp Creole<\/a><\/strong> recipe has the perfect amount of seasonings. Sauteing the celery, onion, okra and shrimp in bacon fat adds a smoky flavor you’ll subtly taste through the entire dish. Southern comfort food at its finest.<\/p>\n

“This Mexican Red Table Salsa (Salsa Roja de Mesa Mejicana)<\/a><\/strong> dates back to my great-grandmother’s time, I am sure even further back,” explains Juliann Esquivel<\/a><\/strong>. “This sauce has been passed down for generations – it’s timeless and delicious.”<\/p>\n

Packed with big flavors, I’ve been known to snack on this from time to time. I like a bit of heat, so this salsa is perfect for my palate. But, you can easily just add one jalapeno (or even leave it out) and it’ll stick pack a punch of flavor.<\/p>\n

“Another recipe from my boyhood,” exclaims Paul Bushay<\/a><\/strong>. “My brothers and I would always ask for this when we had picnics or backyard barbecues.” Paul’s Esther’s (My Mom) Potato Salad<\/a><\/strong> recipe is the potato salad for the dill pickle fan. <\/p>\n

Not only had I never tried preparing potato salad this way, but I’d never even heard of it. What a pleasant surprise! The dill adds a freshness to the dish. I highly recommend you pick up some dill pickle relish the next time you’re at the store and add this to your summer cookout menu.<\/p>\n

Cindy Eggleston’s<\/a><\/strong> Cindy’s Tipsy Beef Chili<\/a><\/strong> has a great combination of flavors. “This recipe was passed from my mother, to my sister, [then] to me and each time one of us added a little something different,” says Cindy. “My husband suggested the beer and it just seemed to add that little extra kick, along with the tequila of course.”<\/p>\n

Adding beer to chili is a great way to punch up the flavors… the tequila helps there too! Red and green peppers add a colorful crunch to the dish. Serve with a side of cornbread and watch everyone dig in.<\/p>\n

To me, a recipe is like a memory. Maybe this Mother’s Day, I’ll get in the kitchen with my son and share a few memories with him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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