This recipe is my mother’s, and has been in our family for more than 50 years. It has five spices, and is perfect for those of us who like a well-seasoned pie. I make it often for my family, especially for my son, John, who loves to eat it all […]
Category: Recipes
Pumpkin Raisin & Ginger Cookies
I have been making these cookies for the last several years, and they are a big hit in our family. I’ve made note of my personal variations, but you can make them according to the original recipe, if you like. I make half of the recipe with raisins, and half […]
Great Pumpkin Cookies
Great Pumpkin Cookies This is a very old cookie recipe that I began baking for my kids when they were very young. It’s one of my favorites from my autumn baking collection. We always like to decorate these cookies with candy corn and cookie icing. Be creative! 2 Cups Flour […]
Joanne’s Apple Crumb Pie
This apple pie recipe is my own, and it’s always a big hit every year at the Farro Family Thanksgiving Day gathering. It’s especially good when apples are in season. I like to use McIntosh or Macouns. – JM Farro JOANNE’S APPLE CRUMB PIE Filling: 9 inch Pie Shell […]
Classic Corn Bread
This is my favorite recipe for corn bread. I make it every Thanksgiving, and my brother-in-law, Jack, looks forward to it every year. It’s flavorful and moist, and a definite crowd pleaser. Enjoy! – JM Farro CLASSIC CORN BREAD Ingredients: 2/3 Cup Butter or Margarine 1 Cup Sugar 3 Eggs […]
Mini Cream Puffs
I made these for the big Easter gathering at the Farro homestead this year, and they were such a big hit that I made them again for Mother’s Day. I’ve been using this recipe for more than 30 years, and I highly recommend it. Enjoy! – JM Farro MINI […]
Joanne’s Beef Stew
This is my own recipe, and it’s one that I have made for my husband and children countless times over the years. John and Amy ask me to make it regularly. I make this stew in a pressure cooker, so it’s a relatively quick meal to prepare. It’s filled with […]
Chunky Brownie Cookies
This recipe has been adapted to fit my son, John’s, tastes with the addition of M&Ms on the inside and on top. If your kids love M&Ms and chocolate cookies, they’ll probably be big fans of these, too! – JM Farro CHUNKY BROWNIE COOKIES 1 pkg. (17.6 oz.) Brownie Mix […]
Chocolate Raspberry Birthday Cake
This is the cake that my daughter-in-law, Amy, likes me to make for her birthday. I make it in two heart-shaped nonstick pans that I bought many years ago. It’s a two-layer cake that is easy to make, and you can put it together very quickly. Best of all, it’s […]
Joanne’s French Toast
This is my own recipe, and I have been making French Toast this way since my boys were little. I usually use fresh white bread, but bread that is a bit stale works well, too. If I don’t have real butter or margarine, I use Smart Balance spread, and it […]