In the Kitchen with Grandma , livre ebook

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In the Kitchen with Grandma
Copyright 2019 by Lydia E. Harris
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97408
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-7587-2 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-7588-9 (eBook)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Harris, Lydia E., author.
Title: In the kitchen with grandma / Lydia E. Harris.
Description: Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, [2019] | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018049670 (print) | LCCN 2018053327 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736975889 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736975872 (pbk.)
Subjects: LCSH: Seasonal cooking. | Holiday cooking.
Classification: LCC TX714 (ebook) | LCC TX714 .H3656 2019 (print) | DDC 641.5/64-dc23
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Dedication

Dedicated with love to my five grandchildren,
Peter, Alex, Clara, Owen, and Anna,
who not only inspired me to write this cookbook
but also helped me create and test many of the recipes.
What a joy to spend time with you!

Also dedicated to my godly mother,
Helena Martens Siemens,
who cheerfully cooked for her large family of eight children.
She provides food for her family and does not eat the bread of idleness.

PROVERBS 31:15,27
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank everyone who helped me and encouraged me in writing this cookbook.
Thank you to all who shared ideas and recipes, tested and tasted recipes, edited my writing, and prayed for me.
A special thanks to my husband, Milt, for his loving support and prayers.
Most of all, to God be the glory!
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Tips for Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together
Spring
Main Dishes
Butterfly Waffles
Crock-Pot Irish Stew
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Ham and Swiss Cheese Melts
Sealed with a Quiche
Sombrero Skillet Pie
Salads and Sides
Creamy Fruit Salad Dressing and Dip
Fancy Fruit Bouquets
Irish Fresh Fruit Flag
Mexican Veggie Flag
Peter Rabbit s Carrot Patch and Hummus
Sparkling Sonrise Fruit Parfaits
Sweet or Savory Bacon Knots
Snacks
Apple Posies and Buzzy Bee Snacks
Bananapillars
Cinnamon Chips
Fiesta Fruit Salsa
Ladybug Cheese and Crackers
Breads
7UP Shamrock Biscuits
Hot Cross Buns
Desserts and Sweets
Apple Enchiladas
Homemade Whipped Cream
Hugs and Kisses for Mom
Peaches and Cream Cobbler
Shamrock Sundaes
Summer
Main Dishes
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Clamshell Tuna Sandwiches
Freedom Franks in Blankets
Grand-Slam Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Salads and Sides
Chilled Strawberry Soup
Frosty Fruit Sparklers
Honeydew Canoes
Out-of-the-Park Cheesy Potatoes
Seashell Pasta Salad
Triple Play Bean Salad
Zippy Dip
Snacks
Goin Fishin Snack Mix
Beverages
Patriotic Punch
Breads and Spreads
Luscious Lemon Curd
Scone Blossoms
Desserts and Sweets
Batter Balls
Fluffy Frosting
Root Beer Float Cookie Sandwiches
Sandbar Surprises
Show Your Colors Cupcakes
Triple Treat Triangles
Fall
Main Dishes
A-Maze-ing Corn Chowder with Sausage
Build-Your-Bear Sandwiches
Mac n Cheese Cups
Meat-eor Bites
Solar Eclipse Toast
Salads and Sides
Frosty Cranberry Circles
Fruity Turkey Favors
Veggie Wagons
Snacks
Blast Off Rocket Snack
Pumpkin Patch Cheese Balls
Sugar n Spice Pecans
Teddy Bear Munch Mix
Telescope Roll-Ups
Breads
Cornbread Pilgrim Hats
Easy Batter Bread
Desserts and Sweets
Acorn Treats
Candy Corn Popcorn Cake
Frost on the Pumpkin Dessert
Handmade Fruit Pie
Winter
Main Dishes
Sausage Triangles
Savory Holiday Meatballs
Smiley Joes
Tasty Toboggans
Salads and Sides
Crisp Veggie Wreath
Fresh Strawberry Hearts and Dip
Snacks
Edible Igloos
Great Grins
Midnight Munchies
Breads
Funtastic New Year s Pretzels
Puffy Pancake
Beverages
Floating Frosty Snowmen
Snowman s Delight Hot Chocolate
Desserts and Sweets
Banana Split Bowls
Cranberry Shortcake with Butter-Rum Sauce
Double-Thumbprint Heart Cookies
Frosted Nativity Cookies
Peppermint Angel Cake
Soda Cracker Toffee
Year-Round
Main Dishes
Meat Turnovers
Personal Pizzas with Pizzazz
Salads and Sides
Candle Salad
Crisp Veggie Scepters
Fresh Veggie Cups
Ranch Dressing and Dip
Snacks
Chocolate Crispy Crunchies
Golden Tortilla Crowns
Breads and Spreads
Berry Good Freezer Jam
Ice Cream Bread
Rolling Pancakes
Desserts and Sweets
Cascade Blackberry Pie
Everyone s Favorite Cookies
Grandma s Yum-Delicious Baked Custard
Honey-Bun Cake
No-Bake Chocolate clair Cake
Holidays and Special Days with Menu Suggestions
Sharing Your Faith with Your Grandchildren
About the Author
About the Publisher
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
ECCLESIASTES 3:1
Tips for Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together

Taste and see that the L ORD is good.
PSALM 34:8
G randma, you re a good cook, seven-year-old Anna said. I smiled. Then she added, But when I cook with you, it tastes better!
I heartily agree with Anna. When grandparents and grandkids cook together, the food tastes more delicious to everyone.
I ve been cooking with my five grandkids since they were old enough to lick a spoon. How quickly the years pass. My oldest, Peter, is already a working young adult. I m thankful I seized the moments to cook with him while I could. I savor precious kitchen memories with each of my grandkids.
I m eager to share some of our recipes and ideas with you so you can stir up happy times too. Whether your grandkids live nearby or only visit occasionally, with this cookbook you can make memories together. Feel free to add comments and ideas in the margins to make this a treasured keepsake of your experiences.
Here are some tips to make cooking together a wonderful time.
Spoonfuls of Difficulty
The recipes are rated with 1, 2, or 3 spoonfuls of difficulty, with 1 being the easiest to make. The 2 spoonful recipes are moderate in difficulty, and the 3 spoonful recipes are more challenging and take longer to prepare.
But even the most difficult recipes include simple things a young child can do to help. Also, Grandma can preprep some of the recipes.
Prep Time
The time listed is an estimate so you can decide if you have enough time for the recipe. But once you begin, relax and take your time. The longer it takes, the more memories you make.
Gluten-Free
Numerous recipes are listed with gluten-free options. However, it is important to carefully check your ingredients to ensure each one is gluten-free. Brands vary.
Safety First
Grandchildren of all ages will use this cookbook, and their abilities and cooking skills will vary. With Grandma beside them, they will have the help and supervision they need. Take extra care when using sharp knives, electrical appliances, and hot stoves.
Cleanup
Cooking and eating are fun, but cleaning up is not anyone s favorite part. I fill the sink with warm, soapy water and add dirty cooking utensils to soak while we cook. This makes cleanup easier.
A Spoonful of Sharing
When I first considered writing this cookbook years ago, this verse motivated me:
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1). I wanted to encourage grandparents to teach their grandchildren about God at a young age.
Cooking and eating together provide time to chat. For some recipes I ve included discussion prompts. In the Bible, Moses writes about God s commands and says to share them during everyday living. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).
When it seems natural and appropriate, I encourage you to be intentional about sharing your faith and god