Family Favorite Menu

Everyday Menus continues with this wonderful, comforting menu of family favorites. This menu was inspired by Sue S, who sent me her mother's recipe for Chicken Spaghetti along with a wonderful story. And the Mandarin Orange Gelatin Salad was contributed by Lisa H, my sister-in-law's sister-in-law (hope you followed that!). The Grilled Asparagus recipe was served by Bill and Nancy H, my brother- and sister-in-law, at their home for Easter dinner. And Strawberry Shortcake is an easy, traditional summer dessert from my mom.

I feel it's very important for us to record and pass on family history; and recipes are an excellent way to do just that. Sit down with the cooks in your family, whether that is your mom, grandmother, grandfather, dad, uncle, aunt, or cousin, and write down their favorite recipes. Buy a looseleaf notebook and record the recipes. Then when your children are grown, they can pass on these family traditions.

Enjoy these recipes!

Family Favorites Menu

• Chicken Spaghetti
  Read all about Sue's mom, who created this recipe, and then make it for dinner tonight!
• Grilled Asparagus
  Hickory chips are the secret ingredient for this fabulous recipe. I must have eaten 30 spears of this asparagus on Easter Sunday!
• Mandarin Orange Gelatin Salad
  Orange sherbet is the secret ingredient in this refreshing, delicious salad. You'll love it!
• Easy Strawberry Shortcake
  Frozen Sara Lee pound cake is the base for this perfect shortcake; so it's not really a shortcake. But I don't care; it's a wonderful dessert.