Years ago, grandparents passed their recipes down to their children and grandchildren. Over time family recipes were established. Life has gotten a little busier and many cherished recipes are being forgotten. Does this sound familiar? Did you love Grandma's Zeppoli fried dough but no one else knows how to duplicate the recipe?

Don't let the years pass you by without taking the opportunity to share, cook and write down your family's favorite recipes. Start by making your own family cookbook. Get your kids involved in cooking by showing them how each recipe is prepared. Sometimes a lot is left out in family recipes and many recipes have different ways of being prepared. Don't just give your kids the recipe prepare it with them. This will help pass down short cuts and discover different ways of making the tried and true recipes your family loves.

These recipes don't have to be gourmet meals. A favorite dinner to a child now can bring fond memories when they have a family of their own to prepare the recipe for. Do they love your homemade lasagna? Write that down or print off the recipe. Start their recipe collection now and they can add to it throughout their years of cooking. It will become a cherished collection.

Cooking is a great way to teach your kids about family history. If you have passed down recipes teach them about their grandma, grandpa or aunt who made this recipe. What were they like and what did they look like? They might not have known a certain relative but they can have a connection to them by making their favorite recipe. If no one in your family has done this, start now with your own recipes and start a family tradition.

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