You know your daughter is a great cook when you start asking her to share recipes!
35 Recipes We Learned from Our Daughters
Updated on Feb. 04, 2023
Herbed Slow-Cooker Chicken
I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crockpot many days a week.—Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana
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Butter Pecan Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her blue ribbons from two county fairs. Then a few years ago, her own daughter took home a blue ribbon for the same cookie. Needless to say, these mouthwatering morsels are winners! —Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 115 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Three-Cheese Fondue
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this easy recipe from my daughter, who lives in France. It’s become my go-to fondue, and I make it often for our family.—Betty A. Mangas, Toledo, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 191 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
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Sopa de Camarones (Shrimp Soup)
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter and I came up with this shrimp soup recipe when she was younger, and it’s been a favorite with family and friends ever since. This sopa de camarones may even be tastier as leftovers the next day! —Patti Fair, Valdosta, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 313 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 195mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.
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Snack Crackers
Total Time
5 min
Servings
12 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Our 13-year-old daughter, Dana, loves to make this crunchy and flavorful snack for us. Her four older brothers finish off a batch in no time. —Sue Manel, Milladore, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 237 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I’ve ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. —Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 651 calories, 38g fat (18g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 1392mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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Audrey’s Lemon Meringue Bars
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We are always trying to find new ways to use the fruit from our lemon tree. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, decided to combine two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (and warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious lemon meringue bars were born. —Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 200 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Summer Squash Side Dish Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter-in-law created this healthy yellow squash recipe and shared it with me. I was delighted since my husband and I were cutting down on fried foods. You can easily double or triple this squash casserole to serve at family dinner. —Sue Joyce, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 176 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Rhubarb Beef
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter made a trip around the world and brought home this recipe from Iran. I’ve served it often to many of my friends, and they always seem to savor its different, zingy taste. —Bertha Davis, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 287 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1072mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Spinach Pizza Quesadillas
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple five-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations with other veggies you might have at home. It’s a smart way to get kids to eat healthier. —Tanna Mancini, Gulfport, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 quesadilla: 301 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
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Pecan Banana Bundt Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder during a culinary class field trip. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 224 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Cheesy Tortilla Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter came up with this dish when trying to duplicate a soup she sampled at a restaurant. I always pass on to her the rave reviews. —LaVonda Owen, Marlow, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 395 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1273mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Ranch Potatoes
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even after seven years, my family still asks for this tasty potato and bacon dish. Try it once and I'll bet your family will be hooked, too. —Lynn Ireland, Lebanon, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Coconut Dream Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite. —Julie Flournoy, Laurelville, OH
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 355 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Green Chile Grilled Cheese Melt
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter created a masterpiece with her ultimate grilled cheese and chiles sandwich. Want more heat? Use a 4-ounce can of diced jalapenos instead of the mild green chiles. —Julia Huntington, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 431 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They’re fresh, creamy and comforting. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 291 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Pork Noodle Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It’s good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too. —Eleanor Niska, Twin Falls, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 116 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My lovely Turkish daughter-in-law has shared many recipes with our family. I transformed her original lentil log recipe (a traditional Turkish appetizer) into these lentil burgers. For a spicier burger, you can add hot chili powder or crushed red chili peppers. —Sheila Joan Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 434 calories, 23g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 16g fiber), 16g protein.
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Kourambiethes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe. Her grandmother was born in Greece and bakes these cookies for special occasions, including Christmas.—Carol Dale, Greenville, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 128 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Reuben Spread
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
3-3/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a big fan of Reuben sandwiches and anything with that flavor combination. For an appetizer, I blend corned beef with Swiss cheese and a few other items to make a spread for rye bread or crackers. —June Herke, Watertown, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 137 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. —Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Easy Chow Mein
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this easy Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. —Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without noodles): 361 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 897mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
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Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this recipe from my daughter years ago. I've taken these chewy filled treats—and the treasured recipe—to many cookie exchanges. —Bertha Bratt, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 213 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Bacon Monkey Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughters made this ring when they were in 4-H, and we've enjoyed the recipe for many years. Handy refrigerated biscuits get a holiday spin combined with other tasty, colorful ingredients.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 214 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Herbed Rice Pilaf
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our daughter Jennifer became an expert at this recipe at age 12, which was a huge help for a busy working mom like me. We really enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. —Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 226 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughters don’t care for the usual green peppers stuffed with a meat-and-rice mixture, so one of the girls dreamed up this alternative. The peppers are simply chopped and combined with the other ingredients in a casserole. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 276 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Chocolate-Drizzled Ravioli Cookies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter Madalyn came up with the recipe for these Oreo-filled ravioli. Our family couldn't stop eating them! Even her teachers were asking her to make them and to share the recipe! —Sarah Sandifer, Bamberg, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 155 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Easy Gazpacho
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. —Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 146 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat.
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Smoked Gouda Spinach Pizza
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter actually created this savory gouda and spinach pizza recipe as an appetizer. There’s never a crumb left! —Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 288 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Chocolate Gingersnaps
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When my daughter Jennifer was 15 years old, she created this recipe as a way to combine two of her favorite flavors. They're perfect with a glass of milk. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 80 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Ramen Coleslaw
Total Time
15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter gave me the recipe for this delightful salad. The sweet dressing nicely coats a crisp blend of broccoli slaw mix, onions, almonds and sunflower kernels. Crushed ramen noodles provide even more crunch. It's a smash hit wherever I take it. —Dora Mae Clapsaddle, Kensington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 205 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 367 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Spicy Bean and Beef Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a casserole. This pie slices nicely and is a fun and filling dish. —Debra Dohy, Massillon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 931 calories, 56g fat (32g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1876mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein.
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Freezer Sweet Corn
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
People ask me how to freeze corn on the cob because my frozen corn tastes as good as fresh! This way it stays crisp-tender and now I can have "fresh" corn any time of the year. —Judy Oudekerk, St. Michael, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 113 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Fluffy Cranberry Mousse
Total Time
15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a delicious and pretty salad for the holidays, but it's so good that I serve it at other times, too. I got the recipe from a neighbor who had served it with a traditional turkey dinner. —Helen Clement, Hemet, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 150 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
