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YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL STAND UP AND APPLAUD!! A welcome hug to all who join us and share their recipes for delicous tummy warming foods like mom and grandma used to make. Gourmet is great, but it's not what we eat everyday. Our recipes are for the foods our families love on a daily basis and never tire of. Many are 5 Star and contest winners. Our 1,000's of recipes have stood the test of time.

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We only require a love for cooking (and eating) the kind of food our families love on a daily... more

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YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL STAND UP AND APPLAUD!!

Our group is for folks who love tummy warming food like Mom and Grandma use to make. We don't cater to foods with ingredients we've never heard of, or it would take a trained chef to create. Gourm... | posted by BelleStarr
2 replies - last reply: "Thanks Belle for all that you do. I... more" ~ txrosey
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HOW TO IMMEDIATELY FIND ANY RECIPE

In the box at the top right that says 'Search in Down Home Cooking,' type in the name of the recipe you want or just 'chocolate cakes' for instance, and it will immediately show you all related rec... | posted by BelleStarr
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BANANAS 'N CREAM BUNDT CAKE

"This recipe was featured in the April '94 issue of Reminisce Magazine. My mother created it and won their cooking contest. She is no longer with us and I'm proud to pass it on to you.' | posted by BelleStarr
4 replies - last reply: "To turn this recipe into a Chocolate... more" ~ BelleStarr
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PEPPERMINT PINWHEEL COOKIES

"These cookies are delicious eaten at room temperature, or chill them 30 minutes for a firm, cool filling." | posted by BelleStarr
2 replies - last reply: ""Although these are the cutest... more" ~ BelleStarr
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WANT AN EDIBLE PHOTO ON YOUR CAKE?

I just found this on the internet. What a great idea! If you'd like to bake a cake and put your family, friends or pets edible photos on top, these are the people who will show you how. Go to their... | posted by BelleStarr
2 replies - last reply: "Note for above post. You need to... more" ~ KathyD174
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CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE ROLL

"Alan Davidson of 'The Oxford Companion to Food' aptly explains that a good sponge "starts with prolonged whisking of eggs and sugar which incorporates air, distributing it through the mixture as t... | posted by BelleStarr
1 reply - last reply: "CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE ROLL 1/4 cup ... more" ~ BelleStarr
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NEW ENGLAND ROAST TURKEY AND CRANBERRY STUFFING

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2 replies - last reply: "sounds good " ~ easttxgranny
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PEAR PECAN STUFFING

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2 replies - last reply: "sounds good. I've only had cornbread... more" ~ easttxgranny
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PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM

Sliced Pineapple Glazed Ham 1 Reynolds® Oven Bag, Turkey Size 2 tablespoons flour 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) sliced pineapple, drained, reserve juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ... read more | posted by BelleStarr
2 replies - last reply: "Sounds wonderful. " ~ easttxgranny
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WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

"These outstanding cookies truly deserve a 5 star rating." | posted by BelleStarr
2 replies - last reply: "Yummmmmmmmm " ~ easttxgranny

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