Recipes

50 Yard Line Blueberry Muffins

Skip the bakery and make these yourself.

Apple Pie

A is for apple…America’s first choice in pie.

Apricot Preserves

Perfect pairing for white bread and peanut butter.

Banana Bread

This will make anyone’s day batter.

Bananas Foster

Try to keep your eyebrows on.

Best-Ever Lemon Pie

It really is the best ever.

Blackened Catfish

Simple, easy, delicious.

Boss’ Tartar Sauce

Enjoy with any fish or just by the spoonful.

Broccolli Casserole

A warm, vegetarian option for the winter.

Browned Butter Brownies

It has coffee, so eat it for the energy.

Browned Butter Cornbread

Delicious and savory.

Brussels Sprouts

These will give lasting luck if consumed on New Year’s Eve.

Butter Chicken

Raleigh’s favorite meal of all time.

Buttermilk Pancakes

Make these every Christmas morning.

Buttermilk Pie

Just because it was devised in the Depression doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious!

Carne Asada

Throw these on a quesadilla, and you’ll be in heaven.

Carrots & Kale

For the rabbits in the family.

Catfish Tacos

You can use any type of white fish for this recipe, but catfish makes it more relatable.

Cheesy Bacon Chicken

This is just sinful, but we can keep it between us.

Chicken & Dumplings

Perfect for those cold dreadful days.

Chicken Enchilada Soup

This just might cure your cold.

Chicken Katsu

It’s fried chicken my boy.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Cure your cold with this one.

Chicken Orzo Soup

Why fuss with rice, if you can just use orzo?

Chicken Spaghetti

Always a popular choice in our house.

Chicken Tacos

No need to stress yourself out with these other fancy recipes.

Chili

Make this every fall.

Chili 2.0

Gage’s rendition on Boss’ chili.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone’s got a chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Chorizo Tacos with Plantains

This one is worth the effort. I promise!

Coleslaw

For when you want to get slawpy.

Creamy, Spicy Dipping Sauce

Perfect for dipping a quesadilla.

Créme Brûlée

There’s something wrong with you if you don’t like this dish.

Cubano Bread

Perfect for making Cubano sandwiches.

Deviled Eggs

I’ve never seen anyone eat just one of these.

Dill Pickles

You can put them on a sandwich, but I know you’ll just eat them out of the jar.

Dinner Rolls

Don’t think about the carbs. Think about your taste buds.

Donna’s Grape Salad

Who the heck is Donna?

Fettuccine Alfredo

Frosted Brownies

Ok, maybe this is the most addicting thing ever devised?

Fruit Tarts

Don’t let his age fool you. Sawyer makes a mean dessert!

Ground Beef Bulgogi

Sweet and savory, and good in a pinch.

Guacamole

Made at every family get-together.

Huevos Rancheros

It’s not Christmas if Papa doesn’t make these!

Independence Day Pizza

Served every 4th of July with fireworks!

Jalapeño Jelly

Delicious with cream cheese and crackers!

Japanese Curry

Try it with the pork katsu.

Katsu Sauce

Sweet, tangy, and savory. Perfect for dipping fried food!

Key Lime Ice Cream

Sometimes making a pie is too much effort.

Lasagna

The definition of Italian comfort food.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Lemon, garlic, shrimp? Name a better combo!

Lemon Jello Cake

Honestly this one also feels like a Depression-era recipe.

Macaroni & Cheese

This is just a little bit better than Kraft.

Mexican Corn Casserole

Use spicier chilis depending on your mood.

Mojo Pulled Pork

Make this for every party you throw.

Never-Fail Meringue

It hasn’t failed me yet! Great for topping pies.

Onion Rings

You probably weren’t expecting onion rings in this book.

Oven Swiss Steak

A classic enjoyed during harvest. Apparently the only thing little Boss included in his cookbook for Great Gran.

Pan Gravy

Perfect pairing for anything deep-fried.

Pecan Pie

A West Texas delicacy.

Pedernales River Chili

Apparently a favorite of Lyndon B. Johnson.

Pickled Red Cabbage

Simple slaw, great for dressing up any recipe.

Plum Preserves

For when your plum tired of life.

Popcorn Balls

Make into interesting shapes for kiddies.

Pork Katsu

It’s deep-fried pork. What else needs to be said?

Poverty Meatloaf

You actually don’t have to be poor to make this.

Raspberry Jam

Try it with chocolate sauce and ice cream.

Raspberry Lemon Ice Cream

Try it with a chocolate sauce. Trust me.

Salsa

A family favorite enjoyed by those that like spice.

Shrimp Ceviche

Fresh, light, and bursting with flavor.

Sopapilla Cheesecake

The most addicting thing ever devised.

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Dense and melt-in-your-mouth.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

A more classic use of spaghetti.

Spaghetti with Meatballs

It’s different from the other recipe. I swear!

Spaghetti Sauce

Copied straight from Italy.

Spaghetti-Stuffed Sandwiches

As delicious as it is unhinged.

Spinach Dip

This will always win the potluck.

Strawberry Cheesecake

The best way to improve a cheesecake is to make it a strawberry cheesecake.

Stuffed Potatoes

It’s cheesy potatoes. No need to question it.

Tex-Mex Enchilada Gravy

White people can make it too!

Thanksgiving Dressing

Throwback to the OG Shug.

Tomato Bisque

If you liked the last one, you’ll love this!

Tomato Soup

Of course you have to eat it with a grilled cheese!

Vanilla Pudding

It’s vanilla pudding!

Western Burgers

These are a favorite from school cafeterias in the 70s–80s Created by a cafeteria worker named Emaline Anderson in Wichita Falls, TX.

White Rice

Simple and goes with literally everything.

Zucchini Bread

The kids will love this as long as you don’t tell them it has zucchini in it.