The Essential Mormon Cookbook: Green Jell-O, Funeral Potatoes, and Other Secret Combinations

by Julie Badger Jensen

The Essential Mormon Cookbook is a time-honored collection of recipes not found in standard cookbooks- family favorites passed down from generation to generation, traditional potluck dishes served at Church gatherings, and other gifts from the kitchen shared by neighbors and friends. This is the perfect source for these hard-to-find recipes you remember from your childhood, such as Christmas Morning Casserole, Pot Roast with Gravy, and Fresh Peach Cobbler. Also included are recipes to feed a crowd, compassionate service casseroles, and a conference-weekend brunch. More than 200 recipes, gathered from four generations of family cooks, are divided by seasons and event in this unique collection of Mormon comfort food.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Lds

168 pages, Spiral-bound

First published April 10, 2004

Reviews

[Jenny]

Other than being a local/cultural cookbook for me, which is fun, I appreciated that the recipes almost all call for basic ingredients I already have in my pantry, making it useful too. Some of them sound great, can't wait to try them.

[Sally]

I really like this cookbook for several reasons. First, it lies flat on the counter! Second, many of the recipes reflect the down home cooking of my grandmothers and aunts in Utah, which evokes great memories. And third, if you haven't tried the Orange Roll recipe on page 99 you don't know what you're missing. It's one of my brother-in-law's favorites.

[Lana Wimmer]

This is my "Go To" cookbook whenever I need a recipe that I know will work. I love the "Chicken Bundles" and the bread recipes are wonderful! If I had to leave the house with only one cookbook in hand, sorry Julia Child, this would be the one.

[Honest Mabel]

I mean I guess it’s okay

These were recipes that either were ones I knew for a fact would be subpar or just cheap tasting I guess is the best way to describe. There wasn’t anything wow worthy. Most dishes read as very bland but I guess that’s apropos

[AM Jolley]

surprising i know. this was given to me as a wedding shower gift over 3 years ago but i have made tons of recipes from this book and i have loved every single one!

[Dana]

Love the recipes in this! I use it all the time.

[Echo]

One of my favorite recipe books...like it says it's essential! I love cookbooks...if anyone out there has some good suggestions let me know...for a beginner!

[Jessica]

I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK!
I seriously use it all the time. Some of my most favorite recipes are in this book!

[Bridget]

A fun cookbook especially for the LDS people!

[Lera]

This and it's sister cookbook are my go to cookbooks. The recipes are always simple and doable and I have yet to find one I haven't liked.

[Summer]

My favorite Mormon cookbook. Super cheesy, but great recipes.

[Janene]

Great cookbook!

[Opal T]

Fun recipes to change up our ole menus.

[L]

LOve this cookbook. Has the some great recipes in it! We like the missionary meatloaf, apple crisp, and more!! :-)

[Annalee]

You will love these recipes.

[Utdancer]

I use this cookbook, it has very simple yummy recipes. The Herb Chicken it yummy!! One of my husbands favorite meals.

[Sarah]

Yes, I admit I pore over cookbooks as if they are novels. And the results are usually very yummy!

[Lauren]

This has soooo much yummy stuff! Can't wait to try all of it!

[Cathy]

This cookbook is unique in that it is divided into seasons and holidays. It has a lot of recipes that will feed a large group. I love having recipes for any holiday party at my fingertips.

[Chira]

This is one of my favorite go-to cookbooks!

[Janelle]

Fun recipe book of standard recipes that are easy to make.

[margo daugherty]

Great book

Great recipes would like to cook them all as soon as possible or all year long for all special occasion.

[Stanley Hall]

Robin's made some delicious recipes from this book. The best biscuit recipe yet!

[Becky H.]

I use this book all of the time. Apricot Chicken and Funeral Potatoes are a number one favorite!