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This cake is very moist, but my grandmother never added an icing. She made a cinnamon glaze.

This mouth watering banana cake is a favorite with kids. With its chocolate-nut topping, it’s a nice alternative to banana bread.

These strawberries are made from strawberry flavored gelatin, coconut and colored sugar crystals.

An easy cake using a white cake mix, and moistened with a creamy coconut sauce. You may reduce the amount of sauce if you prefer, and it will still be delicious.

I got this recipe from my Aunt Sandy and it is delicious! Plan ahead, because this recipe needs to chill overnight.

A hearty soup, packed with lentils, smoked vegetarian sausage, onion, cabbage, and tomatoes.

Mayonnaise makes this cake nice and moist.

I’m spending the week out at our Brewery in Frederick, Maryland in preparation for Savor. Last night, some of the Flying Dog team went out to a wonderful beer dinner at The Reef in Adams Morgan. Eric Warner himself was in attendance and the food was exquisite. We’ll have more on this event later, but the Ahi Tuna Sashimi with Avocado Tempura paired with Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale was unreal. I never thought about making tempura out of avocado but when I get home, I’m totally rocking that shit.

Anyone going to Savor this weekend? Thoughts?

This is the cake my family always traditionally took on picnics and any other family get-together. Cream may be substituted for the milk for a richer cake.

My mother makes this each Christmas. Many of my relatives freeze the custard and eat it with a spoon.

Just fresh tomatoes, onion, tomato puree and olive oil in this quick, simple sauce.

My grandmother’s best friend, Garnet Connor, used to make this cake a very long time ago.

A chocolaty take on the classic Italian cream cake.

Apples, pears, cranberries, and onion are simmered with orange juice and cider vinegar and sweetened with sugar and cinnamon for a great cranberry sauce option.

Tastes just like a gob!

An easy and delicious cake, also known as Earthquake Cake. Coconut and pecans are baked under a German chocolate cake mix, with a cream cheese mixture on top that sinks into the batter as it bakes.

A new twist on the classic green bean casserole, this version adds bacon, macadamia nuts, mushrooms, ginger, water chestnuts, and Cheddar cheese to earn applause for the holiday cook.

Easy, quick, and good.

A great soup for a dinner party, Italian Halibut Chowder is seasoned with traditional Italian herbs. The halibut swims in a tomato-based stock with red peppers, onions and celery. Delicious garnished with parmesan cheese.

This is a recipe from one of our family cookbooks. Coconut and nuts can be added.

Dill pickles are wrapped with cream cheese slathered beef. Serve with buttery round crackers, if desired.

Broccoli florets are sauteed with garlic, butter and olive oil, simmered in broth, then tossed with fresh basil and hot rigatoni. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is the perfect finish. Hint: don’t overcook the garlic and broccoli!

A very old banana nut cake recipe which has been handed down through my family.

This recipe can be used as an appetizer or dessert.

The difference between this and other carrot cakes is the fact that the carrots are pre-cooked instead of raw. It is a really moist cake that is better the day after it is made. Cake tastes best after refrigerating overnight.