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A serving of Taco Salad featuring lettuce and to 2 tomatoes
Main DishesFamily-tested

Taco Salad

Taco Salad is a dependable main dish featuring lettuce, to 2 tomatoes, shredded cheddar, preserved from the family cookbook.

Main ingredients
  • lettuce
  • to 2 tomatoes
  • shredded cheddar
  • ranch style beans - might be hard to find
Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Total15 min
A serving of Spritz Cookies featuring shortening and baking powder
Cookies & CandyFamily-tested

Spritz Cookies

Spritz Cookies is a favorite cookie or candy featuring shortening, baking powder, vanilla, preserved from the family cookbook.

Main ingredients
  • shortening
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • flour
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Total27 min
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Strawberry Ice Cream

We save the handwritten substitution, the person who always asks for seconds, and the memories that turn instructions into heirlooms.

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