Cobina (Jane Kelley)

This could be a recipe for cobina, or it could be called something completely different. The word “cobina” doesn’t match up to anything, really, except Greek yogurt and actress-turned-socialite, Cobina Wright. Maybe Jane Kelley was inspired by Cobina Wright to create this salad?

Stuffed Green Peppers

We saw stuffed green peppers at the butcher’s counter last night which reminded me of this recipe. I can’t say as I’ve had stuffed peppers because they don’t sound good to me, but clearly they were and continue to be popular. I think if I made stuffed peppers

Sukiyaki (Mrs Medowski)

Based on the handwritten notes, this appears to be a recipe handed out for a community function, maybe a church party? The recipe is written out step by step, clearly for people who are unfamiliar with the Japanese nabemono (hot pot) style of cooking. The word sukiyaki translates as suki (spade) and yaki (meat), and … Continue reading

Dutch Honey (Vera Pharis)

I don’t have a recipe card for this one because it was told to me as an anecdote. An old boyfriend was descended from some Sooners. His father’s people had come across the country in a covered wagon, and one of the recipes they brought with them was for Dutch Honey. This recipe was handed … Continue reading

Snappy Green Beans

Although it’s not mentioned on the card, I think this might be our first microwave recipe. I arrive at this deduction because of the “cook on high” reference, and the short amount of time to cook the onion and bacon. Some may argue that this doesn’t sound very grandmotherly, but the first commercially viable microwave … Continue reading