go-to dishes. Encourage everyone to include personal stories, tips, or funny kitchen mishaps. That’s the good stuff that makes your cookbook meaningful.
Create a Family Cookbook Full of Love and Flavor A TASTE OF HOME
CHOOSE AN ORGANIZATIONAL STYLE. You could go the traditional route with categories like appetizers, mains, and desserts, or get creative with sections like “Grandma’s Greatest Hits,” “Cousin Potluck Favorites,” or “Holiday Classics.” Just pick a format that feels natural and easy to follow. TEST AND TWEAK AS YOU GO. Some family recipes live in the land of vague directions — “a dash of this” or “cook until it smells right,” etc. If needed, test the recipes and jot down more precise measurements or instructions. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH. Photos can take a cookbook from good to unforgettable. Include pictures of the dishes, handwritten recipe cards, or candid family cooking moments. Even simple design details — like using someone’s handwriting or a family saying — can make it feel special. PICK A FORMAT. You don’t need to be a professional designer to pull this off. Tools like Canva, Shutterfly, or even Microsoft Word can help you create a layout. Decide whether you want to print physical copies, go digital, or do both. DON’T FORGET TO EMBRACE IMPERFECTION. Remember, it doesn’t need to be perfect! A little mess here and there adds charm. What matters is preserving the joy, tradition, and flavor of your family’s kitchen.
YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOWS WILL ANDERSON DENTAL CARE BE CLOSED ON LABOR DAY? Yes, our office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, resuming our usual hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2. WHEN WAS PIZZA INVENTED? While flatbread can be dated back to ancient times across Egypt and Greece, the pizza we know and love originated from Naples, Italy, during the 1800s. Then, when Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889, she fell in love with a simple tomato, mozzarella, and basil pizza that would go on to be known as “Pizza Margherita.” HOW BIG IS THE HEAD OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY? Just the head of Lady Liberty is a whopping 17 feet and 3 inches tall, and that’s just chin to cranium (crown not included). Meanwhile, the entire statue from the ground to the tip of the torch’s flame is 305 feet and 6 inches! WHERE DID PING-PONG ORIGINATE? Ping-Pong first started as “whiff-whaff,” a post-dinner parlour game for the upper class in Victorian England. In the late 1800s, the British would kill time with makeshift tables, using books as the net and lightweight celluloid balls. It wasn’t until 1901 that the game was manufactured and later renamed “Ping-Pong.” In most families, holidays, special occasions, and Sunday dinners usually revolve around laughter and food — lots of food. Whether it’s Grandma’s famous biscuits or that secret chili recipe your uncle swears he’ll take to the grave, these dishes are part of what makes your family your family. So, why not gather all those delicious memories into one place by creating a family cookbook? KNOW YOUR WHY. Before you dive in, decide what your cookbook is for. Is it a holiday gift? A legacy project? A fun way to organize weeknight favorites? Knowing your purpose will guide the tone, design, and care you put into it. GATHER THE GOODS. Now comes the fun (and sometimes chaotic) part — tracking down recipes from relatives. Send a group text, email, or social media post asking for their
Spinach, Feta, and Egg Stuffed Peppers
INGREDIENTS • 2 large bell peppers, any color • 1/2 tsp salt • 4 large eggs • 2 tbsp reduced-fat milk • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp extra- virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion • 2 cups chopped spinach • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Halve peppers lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. 3. Place peppers cut-side up in an 8-inch-square microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high 2 1/2–3 minutes until tender; pat dry and sprinkle with salt. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and black pepper. 5. To a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, then add onion and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until softened and beginning to brown. 6. Add spinach and cook, stirring 1–2 minutes more until spinach is wilted. 7. Divide spinach mixture evenly among pepper halves. Sprinkle with feta, and top with egg mixture. 8. Bake 30–35 minutes until filling is set.
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