Welcome to the home of the Rumpke Family Cookbook. This site holds all of our cherished family recipes that have been passed on during weddings and other events. These are all tried and true recipes, most of which have many stories behind them.
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Okay, this may not be a family heirloom recipe, considering I just heard of it a couple of weeks ago, but it is definitely a family favorite. It got raving reviews from all four family members, plus meets my requirement of easy to have on hand ingredients and really easy to prepare. Click here for the rest… »
Apple picking has always been a family tradition in my family. So one gorgeous fall day when I was in college, we loaded up the car with my roommates and went apple picking. We came home and decided to make applesauce, but had no idea how to make it. I went to school SO long ago, we did have the Internet to quickly pull things up readily on hand. So we called my mom and she walked up through what she could remember. Turns out, applesauce is really easy to make. I’ve combined a couple of recipes so that when you decide to make applesauce, you have a recipe guideline to go by.
This is a healthy dip or spread for pita bread, pita chips, veges, 1/4 inch slices or pumpernickel bread or anything else you’d like. Click here for the rest… »
This recipe comes straight from down south from my mother in law. She makes her famous Brunswick stew every time we go town to visit her. When we drive to visit, she will make extra so that I can take some home with me. It is southern cooking at its finest. This recipe comes to us from love and many, many years of cooking, thus, all measurements are approximate as are the cooking methods. Click here for the rest… »
This recipe was given to me from a friend originally from Atlanta. It’s a very southern traditional food and this recipe is very tasty and easy to make! Click here for the rest… »
Congratulations to Tom and Maria on the birth of their third little one, weighing in at 8 pounds 9 ounces! In honor of the mom and new baby, I have gathered a bunch of potato recipes. Why, you ask? I once heard mashed potatoes were Maria’s favorite thing to eat.
Baked Potato Soup “Baked” Potato Soup is a great cock pot recipe that is great for those cold winter nights.
