Andrea Vetter

Recipe Box Treasures Andrea Vetter

We raided Grandma's recipe box - and were delighted to find a treasury of recipe cards handwritten by her, her sister, and her mother. These are the recipes we grew up with. Some of the recipes have been handed down several generations, and are the original Swedish recipes, including snow pudding and rye bread. Other recipes have a strong Midwestern influence and Depression-Era thriftiness, but still offer the fulfillment of comfort food. Oatmeal Meatloaf and Sour Cream Potato Casserole were always family favorites and are simple to make. Holidays were always important, and large friend and family gatherings were the norm. Many of the recipes are easily doubled or tripled for a large crowd. Several cookie recipes are quick and easy to make and are pefect for when a friend drops by for an afternoon coffee. Icebox cookies can be made ahead of time, kept in the freezer, sliced and baked in a few minutes for a last minute snack. Several of the recipes have been adapted to modern cooking methods, including the slow cooker and pressure cooker, making the meals easier to plan and prepare for, while maintaining the taste of slow cooked food. Recipe Box Treasures is part nostalgia, filled with memories of a warm kitchen and family dinners, but it is also perfect for today's standards of meal planning and creating our own special food memories for our family and friends.