8 mamma recipes

Louisiana-style red beans and rice with a bold spice mix and an unexpected addition of grape juice for sweetness. No meat, all flavor, cooked from dried beans.

Simple homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and torn basil. Simmers in 30 minutes for a rustic Italian pasta sauce.

This recipe comes from our friend Leila Best in Facebook, it is one of her favorite recipes; we really appreciate that she shares the recipe with us here, thanks Leilas! And hope everyone will enjoy this delicious recipe!

Hearty and zesty, this is my favorite pasta to make. It's a little bit of work, but comes out as stunning visually as it tastes. Definitely worth the effort. Enjoy!!!

French Canadian date doughnuts (beignets) with chopped dates, nutmeg, and lemon extract, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil and fried golden in 3 minutes. From the Quebec kitchen tradition.

Giant-batch spaghetti sauce with ground beef, blended onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and tomato paste simmered all day. A freezer-friendly family recipe meant to fill two 5-gallon pots and stock your freezer for months.

Southern jam cake with blackberry jam, buttermilk, raisins, and pecans baked low and slow in three spiced layers. Topped with a boiled cream frosting that drips down the sides just like it should.

This recipe makes the perfect appetizer for a busy holiday host!