Family Recipes

Almost every family has a treasured recipe, beloved as much for the memories it evokes of family get-togethers or a special family member, as it is for its taste. Most families have many such recipes, handed down through generations, taught to children, or squirreled away on index cards or scraps of paper. These make great additions to add in between your organized photos. You might even have pictures of loved ones actually making the dish. You could journal memories of times spent cooking and/or eating together.

Items to Include on a Recipe

* Name of the recipe
* Name of the person contributing the recipe
* Name of the person who originated the recipe (if different from the submitter)
* The history of the recipe (Where did it come from and why is it special?)
* Ingredients and quantities needed, in the order in which they appear in the directions
* Cooking directions
* Prep time and cooking time
* The number of people the recipe serves
* Any special cooking tips or advice