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40 Carrots (Nebraska, 1987, adapted)

Airy Light Casserole Bread (Oklahoma, 1970s)

Apple Pudding Bread (Wisconsin, 1989, adapted)

Arroz con Azafrán (Spanish Saffron Rice, New Jersey, 1995, adapted)

Arroz Verde de Zihuatanejo (adapted from Buen Provecho, New Jersey, 1995)

Baked Bananas and Cranberries (adapted from Old-Time Meatless Recipes, 1955)

Baked Orange Coconut Chicken (adapted from Hawaii Kai Cookbook, 1970)

Becky's Asparagus (Tennessee, 1996, adapted)

Beef and Noodles Italiano (Missouri, 1964, adapted)

Belgardin Brod (from Christmas Convoys, 1952)

Best Baked Salmon (adapted from Sunset Cook Book, 1949)

Betty's Pickled Pears (Georgia, 1960s, adapted)

Biscuit-topped Bulgarian Lamb Stew (adapted from Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Bisquick Taco Pie (Indiana, 1992, adapted)

Braised Greens with Paneer

Breast of Ozark Fryer Parisienne (adapted from Beta Sigma Phi International Cookbook, 1956)

Broiled Seafood Sandwich (Oregon, 1974, adapted)

Cabbage-Cheese Chowder (Oklahoma, 1970s)

Caffeine-Free Espresso-Cardamom Rub (adapted from Grill Every Day, 2007)

California Cup (Oklahoma, 1970s)

California Cup Mocktail

Cardamom Spiced Carrot Pudding (adapted from the Colonial Willamsburg Tavern Cookbook)

Cardamom-Espresso* Rubbed Pork Roast with Grits (adapted from Grill Every Day, 2007)

Carne de Puerco con Chile Verde (adapted from Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking, 1958)

Cauliflower Salad (Blumenkohlsalat, 1939, adapted)

Charlotte Russe Imperial Sous Vide (adapted from What Mrs. Dewey Did with the New Jell-O!, 1933)

Cheddar Cheese Cabbage with Sausage

Cheese Apple Sausage Brunch Tart (Wisconsin, 1989, adapted)

Cheese Grits with Tomato Gravy (adapted from The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)

Cheesy Olive English Muffins (adapted from Breakfast & Brunch, 1990s)

Cherry Cola Jell-O Salad with Shredded Cheese (adapted from The Best of Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook, 1991)

Chicken alla Margherita (adapted from Private Collection, Junior League of Palo Alto, 1980)

Chicken and Asparagus in Portuguese Sauce (adapted from A Taste of the Far East by Madhur Jaffrey, 1993)

Chicken and Mushroom Cream Soup (Egypt, adapted from Together: Our Community Cookbook, 2018)

Chicken Baked in Sherry and Cream (1949, Oregon, adapted)

Chicken Casserole (California, 1996, adapted)

Chicken Cutlets with a Swiss Cheese Crust (Nebraska, 1987, adapted)

Chicken Delicious (Tennessee, 1978)

Chicken in a Hurry (Oregon, 1974, adapted)

Chicken Pistachio Pasta Salad (California, 2006, adapted)

Chicken with Fresh Pears Stir-Fry (adapted from Sunset Wok Cook Book (1989))

Chicken with Tabasco and Indian Spices (adapted from Just One Pot, 2007)

Chili Stack (1949, adapted from Sunset Cook Book)

Chili Wheat (Oklahoma, 1978, adapted)

Chin-Chin-Charlie (Wisconsin, 1988, adapted)

Chinese Braised Pork and Spinach (adapted from Myra Waldo's Chinese Cookbook, 1968)

Chinese Pork Balls and Cabbage (1968, adapted from Myra Waldo's Chinese Cookbook)

Clever Pizzaiola Meatball Subs (adapted from Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee, 1993)

Coca-Cola and Jell-O Salad with Cherries and Pineapple (Tennessee, 1978)

Connoisseur's Casserole (Ohio, 1995, adapted)

Cookies 'N Fudge Salad (Wisconsin, 1988, adapted)

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Wisconsin, 1988, adapted)

Creamed Beans with Dill Seed (Oregon, 2006, adapted)

Crumb Soup (Wisconsin, 1962, adapted)

Cumin-spiced Pork Roast

Curried Carrot Croquettes (adapted from Sunset Wok Cook Book)

Curried Chicken with Rice Colombo (Oklahoma, 1920s, adapted)

Curried Dried Beef (Wisconsin, 1962, adapted)

Curry Spaghetti (Missouri, 1964, adapted)

Curry Spread (adapted from Hotpoint Storybook Kitchen Cookbook, 1964)

Dog Jacks (adapted, sort of, from Home Cookin' with Dave's Mom)

Eggs and Tomatoes, or American Shakshuka (Wisconsin, 1962, adapted)

Elephant Stew

Empanadas de Queso de Crema (adapted from Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking, 1958)

Fire and Ice Tomatoes (Tennessee, 1978, adapted)

Fried Pork Belly Curry (Sri Lanka, adapted from The Complete Curry Cookbook, 1984)

Frijoles Negros con Sofrito (Cuba, adapted from Buen Provecho, New Jersey, 1995)

Frijoles Puercas (adapted from Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking, 1958)

Fruit 'N Filbert Pork Chops (adapted from A Treasury of Prize Winning Filbert Recipes, 1973)

Funeral Potatoes (California, 1997, adapted)

Gelman's Chicken Amore (adapted from Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee, 1994)

Gooseberry Ketchup (adapted from Mountain Memories)

Grandma's Cheesecake with Chocolate Sour Cream

Grandmother's Ginger Nuts (adapted from Mennonite Community Cookbook, 1950)

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Honey and Lime (adapted from Light & Easy Cookbook, Country Kitchen Collection 1990s)

Grilled Figs, Smoked Honey, Walnut, Mascarpone (adapted loosely from Grill Every Day)

Ham with Noodles and Curry (Massachusetts, 1964, adapted)

Hawaiian Chicken with Ginger and Peach (California, 1996, adapted)

Hay & Straw (adapted from Pasta Cookbook, 1990)

Hollywood Chicken (Ohio, 1960s)

Homemade Condensed Cream of Potato Soup (Wisconsin, 1962, adapted)

Hominy and Bacon (adapted from Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking, 1958)

Hot Cucumber Soup (Indiana, 1984, adapted)

Instant Pot Bombay Chicken (adapted from The Tastes of Home, 2004)

Instant Pot Chicken and Black Bean Soup (California, 2006, adapted)

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Italiano (Oregon, 2006, adapted)

Instant Pot Eggplant Chili (adapted from Open House, 1995)

Instant Pot Frijoles con Chorizo (adapted from Buen Provecho, New Jersey, 1995)

Instant Pot Oaxacan Chicken Tacos (adapted loosely from The Tortilla Book)

Instant Pot Onion Tomato Soup (adapted from the Tastes of Home, 2005)

Instant Pot Rindsgoulash (Boston Junior League, 1976, adapted)

Instant Pot Russian Chicken (Oregon, 2008, adapted)

Lamb Conquistador (adapted from the Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Lamb Curry Tomato Soup (adapted from Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Lamb Shank Vindaloo (inspired by Hotpoint Storybook Kitchen Cookbook, 1964)

Latino Yuppie Baked Green Rice ("Colombia", adapted from Buen Provecho, 1995)

Lemon-Basil-Blueberry Bars (adapted from Cookie Cookbook, 1985)

Lentil Soup (adapted from Home Cookin' with Dave's Mom, 1996)

Lohimuhennos (Finnish Salmon Stew, 1939, adapted)

Long Grain Pistachio Risotto (adapted from Private Collection, Junior League of Palo Alto, 1980)

Macaroni and Cheese with White Sauce (adapted from the Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)

Macaroni with Yogurt Sauce (California, 1990s, adapted)

Macaroni, Peanuts, and Cheese (adapted from the Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)

Makina No Tsukemono (adapted from Nippon Ryori Syu, 1972)

Maple Apple Carrot Mélange (adapted from The Best of Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook, 1991)

Meat Balls in Dill Sauce (Tennessee, 1978, adapted)

Meat Boats (adapted from Cooking Ideas with Portable Electric Appliances, 1960s)

Meat-Potatoburgers (adapted from Money-Saving Main Dishes, 1966)

Mexi-Casserole (Nebraska, 1987, adapted)

Mexican Barley Soup (adapted from Mexican Recipes, 1967)

Mexican Chicken with Prunes and Bananas (adapted from Buen Provecho, 1995)

Minted Filberts (adapted from Christmas Convoys, 1952)

Mock Turkey (adapted from Mennonite Community Cookbook, 1950)

Mock-Steak Joubey (adapted from The Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Mushroom Scalloped Potatoes (1949, adapted)

Nargis Kofta, from the New York World's Fair (adapted from Hotpoint Storybook Kitchen Cookbook, 1964)

Next Best Thing to Tom Selleck Cake (Wisconsin, 1980s, adapted)

Noisettes de Porc aux Pruneaux (Oregon, 1974, adapted)

Oktoberfest Potato Pancakes (adapted from Beta Sigma Phi International Cookbook, 1956)

Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes (Oregon, 1948, adapted)

Orange-Spiced Pot Roast (Oklahoma, 1970s adapted)

Oriental Roasted Chicken Sous Vide (1976, Boston, adapted)

Orygun's French Dressing (Oregon, 1974, adapted)

Party Pizzas (Ohio, 1960s, adapted)

Pasta Szechuan (adapted from Open House, 1995)

Peanut Chicken Thighs (adapted from Eating In, 1986)

Peanut Soup (adapted from Depression Era Recipes)

Peppers Stuffed with Eggs (adapted from Old-Time Meatless Recipes, 1955)

Pickled Heart (Wisconsin, 1980s, adapted)

Pizza Casserole (Ohio, 1995, adapted)

Polish Porcupines (Indiana, 1984, adapted)

Pork Scrapple (adapted from Money-saving Main Dishes, 1966)

Pork Tenderloin Javanese (1964, Missouri, adapted)

Potato Chip Cookies (Ohio, 1995, adapted)

Pumpkin Crumble Cake (Oregon, 2006, adapted)

Ramen Salad (Indiana, 2009, adapted)

Ranch Oyster Crackers with Sumac (Wisconsin, 1980s, adapted)

Red Hot Apple Wieners (adapted from The Best of Beta Sigma Phi Cookbook, 1991)

Risotto alla Milanese (adapted from Private Collection, Junior League of Palo Alto, 1980)

Riverbank Barbecue Baked Beans (adapted from Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee, 1996)

Rosemary Scalloped Onions (adapted from Mrs. De Graf's Cookbook, 1922)

Salmon Pot Pie (Tennessee, 1996, adapted)

Salsa de Chícharo y Tomate (adapted from Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking, 1958)

Salsa per Spaghetti (1937, adapted)

Sausage Pastiera Gone Wrong (Florida, 1991, adapted)

Sausages in a Curry Sauce (adapted from The Mystery Chef's Never Fail Cookbook, 1949)

Scripture Cake (Oklahoma, 1970s)

Sesame Asparagus (adapted from Light & Easy Cookbook, Country Kitchen Collection 1990s)

Sesame Baked Chicken (Oregon, 1974, adapted)

Shakespeare Cake (adapted from Scripture Cake, Oklahoma 1970s)

Shiitake Velvet with Black Fungus (adapted from The Country Kitchen Soup Cookbook)

Shrimps alla Fra Diavolo (adapted from The Mystery Chef's Never Fail Cook Book, 1949)

Sloppy Chinese Burgers (California, 1990s, adapted)

Smoked Oriental Seafood (adapted from Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee, 1993)

Smoky Onion Pie (Tennessee, 1996, adapted)

Sorrento Soup (adapted from Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Soup Bagdad (adapted from Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Sour Cherry Pie (adapted from The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)

Sous Vide Rolled Lamb Breast

Southern Peanut Loaf (adapted from The Smart Shopper's Cookbook, 1972)

Spaghetti All'Italiana (1937, adapted)

Spaghetti Honduras (1949, Oregon, adapted)

Spam Puffs (adapted from Sunset Cook Book, 1949)

Spanish Chinese Fried Rice (New Jersey, 1995, adapted)

Spiced California Cup Mocktail

Spiced Cranberry Shrub

Sunshine Carrots (Tennessee, 1978, adapted)

Sweet and Sour Pork with Carrots (adapted from A Taste of the Far East, 1993)

Sweet Sour Cream Cornbread (adapted from Open House, 1995)

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Tennessee Barbecue Sauce (Tennessee, 1978)

Thai Chicken Pizza alla Shandi (Oregon, 2006, adapted)

Thai Pork Burritos

Tomato Barbecue Jell-O Salad (Georgia, 1960s, adapted)

Tomato Beef Chow Yuk with Pea Pods (Oregon, 1974, adapted)

Tomato Pudding (adapted from The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)

Tomato Soup Cake (Oklahoma, 1970s)

Tucson Chicken (adapted from Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee, 1993)

Tuna Cashew Casserole (Various, 1960s-1970s)

Tuna Creole, Hold The Tuna (adapted from Tomato Ketchup Recipe Collection)

Vanilla-Maple Grilled Acorn Squash (adapted from Grill Every Day, 2007)

Vinegar Peppers and Pork (Florida, 1991, adapted)

Weeknight Fried Chicken Tenderloins, Sous Vide

Weeknight Sous Vide Ribeye

Western Filbert Burgers (adapted from A Treasury of Prize Winning Filbert Recipes, 1973)

White Fish in Wine Sauce (adapted from Sunset Cook Book, 1949)

White Gazpacho (adapted from Buen Provecho, New Jersey, 1995)