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Dreaming of Mom's Golden-Crisp Bread Rolls... 4,000 Miles From Home

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Dreaming of Mom's Golden-Crisp Bread Rolls... 4,000 Miles From Home

One writer shares her love—and longing—for a snack that tastes like childhood.

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A Beloved Syrian Dessert & the Inheritance of Loss

How serendipity, food memory, and family brought a forgotten recipe to life.

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A Chocolate Cake That Celebrates Mothers—Lost & Found

A reflection on loss and grief—and the untold power of a mother-knows-best birthday cake.

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My Oma’s Apple Pancakes—& Why They Never Taste the Same Without Her

For one writer, this sweet, doughy treat is a reminder of her carefree childhood—and the love of one very special grandmother.

My Life Is Nothing Like My Jichan's, But Our Tortilla Eggs Are the Same

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My Life Is Nothing Like My Jichan's, But Our Tortilla Eggs Are the Same

In this week’s My Family Recipe, one writer explores the many lives of her Japanese-American family—and the kitchen-sink egg dish that binds them.

by: Caroline Hatano|September 19, 2020
The Handmade Cookbook That Taught Me How to Grow a Family

Essay

The Handmade Cookbook That Taught Me How to Grow a Family

As a new mom far away from home, it became my most used item. And Lolly's oatmeal chocolate chip cookie—its most popular recipe.

by: Abigail Rasminsky|August 22, 2020
The Nigerian Fried Rice That Turned Me Into My Mother

Essay

The Nigerian Fried Rice That Turned Me Into My Mother

A reflection on parenting—and the never-ending quest for improvement.

by: Kitchen Butterfly|July 25, 2020
How My Grandma’s Swiss Roll Helped Me Cope With Losing Her

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How My Grandma’s Swiss Roll Helped Me Cope With Losing Her

On grief and baking.

by: Kim Haines|July  7, 2020
A Failed Apple Pie Brought Me Closer to My Father-in-Law

Apple

A Failed Apple Pie Brought Me Closer to My Father-in-Law

On Arthur's picky eating, and his profound impact on my life.

by: Amanda Moose|June 20, 2020
This Comforting Dish Connects Me With My Cuban Roots—but It's Complicated

Cuban

This Comforting Dish Connects Me With My Cuban Roots—but It's Complicated

There’s so much more to congrí than just black beans and rice.

by: Taryn Pire|May 15, 2020
The Pizza of My Unconventional, Incredible Childhood

Books

The Pizza of My Unconventional, Incredible Childhood

In a new memoir, Fanny Singer writes about growing up in Chez Panisse, never too far from her mother, legendary chef Alice Waters—or its pizza station.

by: Fanny Singer|May  9, 2020
The Chicken Curry That Put My Broken Family Back Together Again

Essay

The Chicken Curry That Put My Broken Family Back Together Again

Building traditions, and finding forgiveness, through my father's Malawian childhood recipe.

by: Nyanyika Banda|April 18, 2020
What Grandma's Sponge Cake Taught Me About Being Asian in America

Essay

What Grandma's Sponge Cake Taught Me About Being Asian in America

In this week’s My Family Recipe, one writer explores her hyphenated identity and the complicated relationship she has with her parents.

by: Coral Lee|March 31, 2020
I'm a Chef—but Broccoli Spaghetti Was All My Family Wanted From Me

Pasta

I'm a Chef—but Broccoli Spaghetti Was All My Family Wanted From Me

A tale of two pasta dishes and one huge reunion.

by: James Park|March 18, 2020

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