'); //-->
Choose Font Size
Help
SEARCH
Welcome to Grandparents.com
Food
Recipes
Top 5 Articles in Food

Down East Delicacy

Picnic Perfect

Step-by-Step Scoops

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Chocolate Scat Cookies

curved bottom
advertisement

advertisement

curved top
Go
Sponsored by
Tuna Salad Sandwich

The perfect tuna sandwich is a delicate balance of mayonnaise, herbs, spices and tuna. The Heminways' version adds capers for a special punch, but they may be omitted to satis ... read more
Chocolate Scat Cookies

Beyond simple, these cookies travel well in a hard-plastic container. 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 pound whole pecans, toasted then halve ... read more
Cherry Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style

You can involve grandchildren in preparing the fresh cherries required for the recipe, using inexpensive cherry/olive pitters. Some of the variations, including cherry malted ... read more
Oatmeal Ice Cream

"Finally, ice cream for breakfast," says Bruce Weinstein. When asked, the author of The Ultimate Ice Cream Book (William Morrow, 1999), immediately says this is his favorite r ... read more
Vanilla Ice Cream (Pure and Simple)

This ice cream is best served right out of the machine while it is still soft and creamy. It's so rich, it doesn’' even need a topping. It can, however, be a palette to ... read more
Waterman’s Maine Lobster Rolls

In Maine, the locals think of lobster rolls as "lazy man's lobster" for everyone but the person who has to pick the shell clean of its meat. The arduous task can be a wonderfu ... read more
Steamed Lobster

This basic technique can be used in any recipe calling for steamed lobster. For a sweeter broth, add a slpash of dry sherry, for a spicier one add one garlic clove and a sprin ... read more
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Although the recipe calls for cutting the chicken in half, you can use chicken pieces as well. However, keep in mind, a halved chicken maintains more juiciness and is less apt ... read more
Jamaican Jerk Fish

Although pork is the traditional meat for "jerking" Vernon says that Jamaicans have added fish, shellfish, poultry, and other meats to the jerking repertoire. Snapper is a tra ... read more
Jamaican Jerk Sauce

"The secret to good jerk sauce is taking the time to make it well," says Allan Vernon, the restaurateur whose bottled jerk sauce is celebrated here and in Europe. Vernon belie ... read more
Dad's Campfire Potatoes

In Kitchen Playdates (Chronicle, 2007), which includes this recipe, Lauren Bank Deen remembers the inspiration for these barbecue-ready potatoes: “After a long day of fi ... read more
Coconut Ice-Cream Sandwiches

“I am mad for coconut, for both savory and sweet courses,” Lauren Bank Deen writes in Kitchen Playdates (Chronicle Books, 2007), here this recipe is from. “ ... read more
 Burger Bar
Burger Bar
This is the ultimate in do-it-yourself outdoor eating.

When the days are long and all you and your grandchildren want to enjoy the backyard, the ultimate kitchen playdate spends as little time as possible in the kitchen. A &ldquo ... read more
Granddaddy John's Potatoes & Peas

This easy side dish can be served with meat or fish. With the addition of cooked shrimp or shredded chicken, it can also become a whole meal. 1 quart new potatoes, well-scrub ... read more
Kefta, a Middle Eastern Hamburger

“To my palate, a kefta burger is better than a regular burger,” says Goldstein. “But then, I’m a Mediterranean gal!” This recipe is adapted from ... read more
Chicken Kebabs With Oregano Garlic Vinaigrette Marinade

Although most recipes for chicken kebabs specify boneless and skinless cubed chicken breasts, breasts are easily overcooked and can toughen on the grill. Goldstein prefers to ... read more
Belgian Pie

A true old-time church-supper dessert, this pie, adapted from Charlotte Bero of Algoma, Wis., is well worth the time it takes to make it and will be a crown jewel on the reuni ... read more
Beanhole Beans

This classic New England recipe is adapted from former State Rep. Sherman Hutchins of Maine. Slow-cooked beans are ideal for campfire cooking in a good, cast-iron pot. Prepa ... read more
Virginia Fried Chicken

Families across the country gather around Southern-style fried chicken. The recipe is adapted from Edna Lewis. Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus an hour for resting Cookin ... read more
Coleslaw

This classic summertime recipe is adapted from St. Paul's Evangelical Roman Catholic Church, Algoma, Wis. Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus 2 hours for sitting 1 medium-siz ... read more
curved bottom

Trustee Seal