Modern Monticello
Cookbook
Family Originals
Hanky Pankies
Freezer-friendly potluck appetizer.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Makes 12 halves.
101-Year-Old Pound Cake
Makes 2 loaves.
Crock Pot Pinto Beans & Ham
Cook LOW 8-10 hrs or HIGH 4-6 hrs.
Appalachian Fried Cabbage
Part of the Mamaw Sal twice-weekly plate.
Potato Gravy (Lambert Homestead)
Written from memory by Zach - no source card. Best with new potatoes dug early from the garden.
Chow Chow
Standard version, refrigerator-safe only - not tested for shelf-stable canning.
Kraut & Weenies
Fast weeknight Appalachian dinner.
Mains
Old-Time Rabbit & Dumplings
Woods-to-table rabbit and dumplings. Domestic rabbit may be substituted for wild.
Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes
Cook HIGH 4-5 hrs or LOW 7-8 hrs.
Country Fried Steak with Creamy Pepper Gravy
Serves 4
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast (SOS)
Serves 4
Salisbury Steak
Serves 6
Beef Stroganoff
Serves 6
King's Hawaiian Ham & Swiss Sliders
Serves 24
Almost Lasagna
Freezer-friendly casserole.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pork Roast & Gravy
Cook LOW 6-8 hrs.
Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Bake
Prep 15, cook 50-60, total 65-75 min. Note: original card said 190F which is a likely typo - corrected to 375F.
Beef Enchiladas
Serves 6, 1 hr total.
Chicken & Dumplings
Serves 8
Chicken Croquettes
Serves 6
Weekday Fried Chicken
Serves 8
Grandma's Fried Pork Chops
Serves 5
Smothered Round Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Serves 6
Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes with Smoked Sausage
Serves 6
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken
4-ingredient version. Prep 5 min, cook 8 hrs LOW.
Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken (Restaurant-Style)
More elevated version with hoisin, ginger, sesame oil. Cook LOW 6-7 hrs or HIGH 3-4 hrs.
Crockpot Turkey Breast
Holiday-quality. Cook LOW 6-7 hrs or HIGH 3.5-4.5 hrs, internal temp 155-160F.
Sloppy Joes
Serves 6
Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Crockpot. Better the next day.
Grandma's Pork & Rice
One-skillet, oven-finished.
Southern Smothered Chicken & Potatoes
Prep 15, cook 45, total 1 hr.
Hobo Dinner
Foil packet dinner, oven or campfire coals. Ready in 35 min.
Hearty Chicken Stew (Slow Cooker)
Chicken must be fully thawed before it goes in the slow cooker — frozen chicken added straight to a slow cooker spends too long in the unsafe temperature range before the cooker gets it hot enough, a real food-safety risk, not just a texture issue.
Texas Chicken Fried Steak with Country Cream Gravy
Egg-and-flour dredge (not milk-soaked) with a garlic cream gravy — a distinct technique from the site's other Country Fried Steak recipe, not a duplicate.
Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Sweet Tomato Gravy
Tender cabbage leaves rolled around a savory beef and pork filling, baked in a sweet-tangy tomato gravy. Serves 6-8.
Grandma's Chicken à la King over Buttered Toast Points
A creamy, comforting chicken and mushroom sauce studded with peas and pimientos, served over buttered toast points.
Grandma's Old-Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings
A comforting Sunday dinner classic — tender chicken and vegetables in a rich broth topped with soft, fluffy drop dumplings.
Old Farmhouse Braised Chicken over Buttered Bread Dumplings with Pan Sauce
Bone-in chicken braised low and slow until tender, served over soft buttered bread dumplings with a glossy pan sauce. Serves 4-6.
Grandma's Roast Chicken with Bread Sauce and Golden Pan Drippings
A classic whole roast chicken with crisp golden skin, served with old-fashioned creamy bread sauce and pan drippings. Serves 4-6.
Baked Tomato & Feta Rice
A simple one-pan meal that's creamy, cheesy, and full of fresh summer tomato flavor.
Lotty's Roast Beef
A classic Sunday roast beef, rubbed with oil and seasoning, roasted to your preferred doneness and rested for maximum juiciness. Serves 4-6.
Full English Breakfast including Black Pudding
A hearty, satisfying breakfast to set you up for the day — proper comfort on a plate. Serves 1-2.
Toad in the Hole
A British classic: good quality sausages baked in a puffed, golden Yorkshire pudding batter.
Lotty's Roast Chicken
Golden, juicy, and full of flavor — a simple, classic roast chicken with lemon and herbs. Serves 4-6.
Delicious Stuffed Pepper Casserole
A hearty and flavorful family favorite — all the taste of stuffed peppers in an easy casserole.
Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce
Creamy, cheesy comfort — shredded chicken enchiladas rolled in flour tortillas and baked in a rich sour cream white sauce.
Italian Meatballs
Simple ingredients, incredible flavor — classic oven-baked Italian meatballs made with a beef and pork blend. Serves 6-8.
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Crispy, easy, and no mess — the best way to cook a full batch of bacon at once without standing over a skillet.
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
An easy 1950s-style French toast recipe, dusted with powdered sugar and served warm with butter and syrup.
Quick & Easy One-Bowl Blueberry Muffins
Simple, one-bowl blueberry muffins with tall, bakery-style tops.
Cinnamon Vanilla Breakfast Swirl Cake
Soft and perfect for a cozy morning — a simple breakfast cake with a cinnamon swirl throughout.
Chicken Spaghetti
Creamy, cheesy, and down-home delicious — a Southern classic casserole perfect for busy nights.
1-Cup German Pancake (Dutch Baby)
A puffed, golden skillet pancake baked hot and fast, topped with berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Tuscan Chicken
Golden pan-seared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce with Parmesan — mangia bene, ridi spesso.
Sloppy Joe
Easy, classic, and delicious — simple ingredients, big flavor, happy hearts. Serves 6-8.
Marry Me Chicken Homestyle
Rich, creamy, and simply divine — a cozy, spiced skillet chicken with warm sun-dried tomatoes and a soft, tender center.
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Hearty and delicious comfort food — a layered chicken casserole with green chiles, salsa, and melted Monterey Jack.
Hot Chicken Salad
A warm, creamy baked chicken casserole topped with cheese and crushed potato chips — made for potlucks, fellowship, and family gatherings.
Swiss-Style Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy
Baked beef meatballs finished in a rich mushroom gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes or noodles.
Appalachian Baked Ham with Brown Sugar & Mustard Glaze
A holiday-worthy baked ham with a sweet brown sugar and mustard glaze, cooked low and slow. Serves 10-14.
Creamy Pasta with Asparagus & Bacon
Bowtie pasta in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with tender asparagus, mushrooms, and crispy bacon.
Fatback, Greens & Potatoes
An old-time Appalachian supper — greens and potatoes simmered low and slow with rendered fatback, finished with black pepper and a splash of vinegar.
Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
Cinnamon-apple donuts made quickly in a waffle iron, dipped or drizzled with a sweet glaze. Serves 6-8 waffle donuts.
Sweet Blueberry Biscuits
Soft, sweet biscuits studded with blueberries and finished with a lemon-vanilla glaze.
Grandma's Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
Actually a main dish, category mis-tagged in source conversation as dessert list - correct category is mains.
Sides
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Makes 1 loaf, 8 slices, total 22-25 min.
Hush Puppies
Serves 10
Fry Bread
Serves 4
Johnny Cakes
Serves 8
Cornbread
Serves 8
Noodles Romanoff
Serves 6
Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup
Cook LOW 6-7 hrs or HIGH 3-4 hrs.
Oven Fried Potatoes & Onions
Bake 425F, 35-45 min.
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Make-ahead friendly.
Baked Beans
From-scratch, bake 2-2.5 hrs at 325F.
Dolly's Dixie Stampede Soup (Copycat)
Creamy vegetable soup, copycat of the dinner-theater original — roux-thickened, finished bright with lemon.
Christmas Mini Cheese Balls — 4 Flavors
Four mix-ins on one cream cheese base — Cranberry Pecan, Garlic Herb, Bacon Cheddar, Pepper Jelly. Method steps weren't on the source pin (mix-and-roll implied, not written out) — filled in with the standard cheese-ball technique below.
Appalachian Macaroni Salad
A staple at church dinners, family reunions, picnics, and summer cookouts across the mountains. Serves 6-8.
Chicken Taco Crockpot Soup
A hearty slow-cooker chicken taco soup loaded with beans, corn, and Ro*Tel, topped with classic taco fixings. Serves 6-8.
Lotty's Farmhouse Vegetable Soup
A hearty, wholesome vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables and simple ingredients — a proper taste of home. Serves 6-8.
Sunday Peas
Bright, sweet peas — a classic part of the traditional Sunday dinner vegetable spread.
Sweet Glazed Carrots
Sweet, buttery carrots simmered until tender and tossed in a light glaze.
Steamed Broccoli
Vibrant, tender broccoli, simply boiled and served with butter.
Boiled Cauliflower
Creamy, mild, and comforting cauliflower florets.
Brussels Sprouts
Little gems of loveliness — classic boiled Brussels sprouts with butter and pepper.
Classic Roast Potatoes
Crispy outside, fluffy inside — the classic Sunday roast potato.
Swede & Turnip
Hearty, traditional, and tasty root vegetables, boiled until tender.
Sage & Onion Stuffing
Perfectly herby and beautifully golden stuffing balls, a classic Sunday roast companion.
Yorkshire Pudding
Tall, golden, and perfect every time — classic British Yorkshire pudding, crisp on the outside with a soft, airy center.
Easy Lasagna Soup
Hearty, comforting, and delicious — all the flavor of lasagna in an easy one-pot soup.
Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges
Crispy, golden potato wedges tossed in garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs, served warm with marinara for dipping.
Old-Fashioned Southern Potato Salad
A true Southern favorite — the perfect side dish for any occasion, made just like Grandma used to make. Serves 8-10.
Cowboy Soup
A hearty bowl of the good stuff — simple ingredients, big flavor, cowboy approved. Serves 6-8.
Grandpa's Egg Salad
Made with simple things — a creamy egg salad with cream cheese and butter for extra richness. Serves 4-6.
Susan's Armadillo Eggs
Stuffed with love, baked to perfection — jalapeños stuffed with a cheesy filling, wrapped in chicken and bacon, and baked to a smoky finish.
Bubbeh's Matzo Balls
A good matzo ball is light as a cloud and full of love — the classic addition to chicken or vegetable soup for Sunday dinner.
Delish Potato Sausage Chowder
A hearty and creamy family favorite — a comforting meal in just 30 minutes.
Collard Greens (Health & Money)
Slow-simmered collard greens with hog jowl or ham hock — traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for health and money in the year ahead. Serves 6-8.
Hog Jowl (Strength & Progress)
Simple pan-fried cured hog jowl, crisped at the edges — traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for strength and progress in the year ahead.
Kilt (or Killed) Lettuce & Onions
An old-fashioned Appalachian dish — fresh lettuce wilted with a hot bacon grease and vinegar dressing.
Fried Salt Pork
Old-time Appalachian style salt pork, rendered slowly in a cold cast-iron skillet until golden and crisp. Serves 2-4.
Potlikker
The savory broth left behind from cooking greens, reheated and served for crumbling cornbread into — nothing wasted, an old-time Appalachian tradition.
Old-Fashioned Appalachian Potato Soup
A thick, spoonable potato soup, thickened with its own mashed potatoes — good with a bit of crumbled bacon or cornbread on the side. Serves 4-6.
Creamy Cajun Pork & Rice Soup
A warm, hearty soup made with leftovers and a little love — creamy Cajun pork and rice soup with vegetables. Serves 6-8.
Appalachian Potato Cakes
Easy and crispy pan-fried potato cakes made from leftover mashed potatoes.
Potato Pancakes
Crispy fried potato pancakes made from raw grated potatoes — cheap, filling, and available year-round.
Doughs & Breads
Bread in a Bag
Makes 1 loaf, no-mess kneading in a bag.
Homemade Cinnamon Bread
Serves 10
Bread Dough
Serves 1
Pizza Dough
Serves 2
Pasta Dough
Serves 4
Pie Dough
Serves 1
Cinnamon Roll Dough
Serves 12
Flour Tortilla
Serves 8
Pita Bread
Serves 8
Garlic Naan Bread
Serves 8
Cheese Stuffed Naan Bread
Serves 8
Homemade Egg Noodles
Serves 6
Lotty's Crispy Bread Rolls
Simple homemade bread rolls with a crispy, golden crust — the perfect companion to a bowl of soup. Serves 6-8 rolls.
Scones with Jam & Cream
Light, fluffy, and utterly delicious classic British scones — a proper treat with strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Lemon Loaf
Zesty, tangy, and refreshing — bursting with lemon goodness in every slice. Serves 1 loaf, about 8-10 slices.
Orange Loaf
Citrusy, sweet, and aromatic — sweet citrus joy in every bite. Serves 1 loaf, about 8-10 slices.
Zucchini Baked Bread
Home-made, wholesome, nutritious — a moist and delicious zucchini bread, baked with love the old-fashioned way. Serves 1 loaf, about 8-10 slices.
Old-Fashioned Monkey Bread (Grandma's Way)
Pull-apart yeast bread rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked in a sticky caramel sauce — best served warm with coffee or tea. Serves 10-12.
Old-Time Cornbread (No Sugar)
A simple, savory cast-iron cornbread with no sugar — the old-time way, meant for crumbling into potlikker. Serves 6-8.
Copycat Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Soft, chewy mall-style pretzels with a golden crust and buttery finish, made with a baking soda bath for authentic texture.
Sauces & Condiments
Tartar Sauce
Serves 8
Ranch Dressing
Serves 8
Blue Cheese Dressing
Serves 8
Honey Mustard
Serves 8
Chipotle Mayo
Serves 8
Sriracha Mayo
Serves 8
Buffalo Sauce
Serves 8
Garlic Aioli
Serves 8
Sweet Chili Sauce
Serves 8
BBQ Sauce
Serves 8
Alabama White Sauce
Serves 8
Tzatziki Sauce
Serves 8
Velveeta Cheese Sauce for Vegetables
Serves 6
Homemade Ketchup
Makes ~2 cups, keeps 3 weeks refrigerated.
Alfredo Sauce
Serves 6
Lotty's Roast Beef Gravy
Rich, savoury gravy made from beef drippings and pan juices — the perfect finish for a Sunday roast. Yield: About 1.25 cups.
Lotty's Onion Gravy
Rich, savoury onion gravy, slow-cooked until the onions are soft and golden. Yield: About 1.25 cups.
KFC-Style Gravy
Perfectly seasoned, rich, and creamy copycat gravy — finger lickin' good over mashed potatoes, chicken, biscuits, or fries. Yield: About 2.5 cups.
Lactose Free Mushroom Gravy
Rich, creamy, and full of savory mushroom flavor — a dairy-free gravy perfect over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or your favorite dinner. Yield: About 4 cups.
Pantry Staples & Mixes
Cheddar Garlic Biscuit Dry Mix
Makes ~4 batches, store airtight up to 3 months.
Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
One batch from the dry mix, makes 8-10 biscuits.
Homemade Shake 'n Bake
Serves 8
Homemade Bisquick
Makes ~1 cup, doubles/triples well.
Homemade White Cake Mix
Replaces 18.25oz boxed mix.
Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix
Replaces 18.25oz boxed mix.
Preservation
Dill Pickles
Refrigerator pickle, not shelf-stable.
Spicy Jalapeno Pickles
Serves 8
Bread & Butter Pickles
Serves 8
Pickled Red Onions
Serves 8
Garlic Dill Pickles
Serves 8
Spicy Kimchi
Fermented, not vinegar-pickled. Different method/food-safety profile than other pickles here.
Sweet Pickle Relish
Serves 8
Indian Mango Pickle
Oil-cured achar, different method than vinegar pickles.
Pickled Green Beans
Serves 8
Horseradish Pickles
Serves 8
Pickled Carrots
Serves 8
Pickled Beets
Serves 8
Cheeses
Desserts & Sweets
Homemade Pop Tarts
Made-from-scratch pop tarts with flaky crust and jam filling.
Homemade Tootsie Rolls
Chocolatey chewy homemade tootsie rolls.
Alabama Firecrackers
Spicy oil-soaked crackers, no oven needed.
Fresh Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Bakery-style buttery oatmeal cookies with apple and nuts.
Peanut Brittle
Serves 16
Divinity
Serves 24
Fudge
Easy 4-ingredient stovetop fudge.
Turtles
Serves 20
Pralines
Serves 18
Haystacks
Serves 20
Strawberry Fudge
Serves 16
Mango Fudge
Serves 16
Coffee Fudge
Serves 16
Caramel Fudge
Serves 16
Coconut Fudge
Serves 16
Rose Fudge
Serves 16
Homemade Gummies
Serves 8
Amish Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes 5 dozen.
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
Serves 36
Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars
Serves 24
State Fair Funnel Cakes
Serves 6
Butterfinger Balls
Serves 20
Grandma's Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Serves 10
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Serves 8
Glazed Buttermilk Beignet Squares
Yields 16-20 squares. Prep 25, rise 60, cook 15 min.
Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites
Cheap treat, 6x9 pan or toaster oven.
Old-Fashioned Cowboy Cookies
Serves 36
Granny's Cast Iron Skillet Pecan Pie
Serves 8
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Serves 8
Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie
Serves 8
Basic White Cake
Made from Homemade White Cake Mix.
Basic Chocolate Cake
Made from Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix.
Grandma's Sugar Cookies
Serves 24
Neighborhood Coffee Cake
Serves 12
Milwaukee Public Schools Peanut Butter Bars
Serves 24
No Bake Cookies
Serves 24
Cathy's Candied Pecans
Family recipe (Cathy - Uncle Jeff's wife).
Black Forest Gateaux
Layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and cherries, soaked in kirsch — simply irresistible. Serves 8-10.
Cooked Frosting (Ermine Frosting)
Silky, smooth, and perfectly sweet — the old-fashioned way to frost a cake, made from a cooked flour-and-milk base. Serves Frosts one 2-3 layer cake.
Marshmallow Fluff Cheesecake
Sweet, creamy, and totally irresistible — a no-bake cheesecake with marshmallow fluff folded into the filling and piled on top. Serves 8-10.
Basic Vanilla Mug Cake
A quick single-serving vanilla cake made in a mug, ready in minutes.
Victoria Sponge
Soft, light, and buttery sponge sandwiched with sweet jam and whipped cream — a classic tea time favourite.
Chocolate Moist Cake
Rich, moist, and irresistible — a chocolate poke cake soaked with warm chocolate sauce for maximum moisture.
Melt Away Bars
Soft, sweet, and simply delicious old-fashioned bars — the kind that always disappear first.
Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
A simple, custard-like pie with a nutmeg-dusted top — Indiana's official state pie.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Smooth, nutty, and absolutely addictive — creamy peanut butter fudge that's perfect for gifting, tea time, or dessert platters.
Pistachio Fudge
A nutty delight in every bite — rich, luxurious pistachio fudge, perfect for gifting or a special dessert platter.
Sock It To Me Cake
A vintage favorite worth every bite — a doctored yellow cake mix bundt swirled with cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans. Serves 10-12.
Gingerbread (Germany)
Classic German honey-spiced gingerbread cookies, cut into shapes and baked until fragrant — a holiday staple. Serves 25-30 cookies.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse
A comforting homemade classic everyone loves — light, creamy strawberry cheesecake mousse layered in dessert cups. Serves 4-6.
Old-Time Popcorn Balls
A fun weekend movie night snack — classic popcorn balls made with a hard-ball stage syrup. Serves About 12-16 popcorn balls.
Baked Apple Fritters
Baked (not fried) apple fritters packed with juicy apples, finished with a light vanilla glaze. Serves 10-12 fritters.
Drinks & Soda Syrups
Anti-Stress Moon Drink
Warm golden-milk nightcap, 30-60 min before bed.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Spiced hot chocolate with cinnamon, chili, vanilla. 20-25 min.
Homemade Horchata
Sweet cinnamon rice horchata, served cold over ice.
Orange Crush Soda Syrup
Citrus oleo-saccharum orange soda syrup, makes ~1.5 cups.
Mountain Dew Soda Syrup
Citrus soda syrup, makes ~2.5 cups, keeps 3 weeks refrigerated.
Dr. Pepper Soda Syrup
Makes ~2 cups syrup.
Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Makes 10-12 servings.
Homemade Sprite Syrup
Serves 32
A Proper English Tea
How to make the perfect cup of English tea — because life is better with scones and tea. Yield: 1 cup.
How to Make Cold Foam
Light, creamy, and perfect — a simple sweetened cold foam topping for iced coffees, sodas, and more. Yield: 1 topping (about 1/3 cup).