In seeking new ways to interact with our community, the California History & Family Research Room at the Madera County Library would like to get the community to share their original family recipes (not from a cookbook)  with one another. We are living through an important part of history, and this will be a way to look back and remember how we came together collectively. 

Madera County has a diversity of culture that will be evident in the recipes to be submitted. While these dishes will vary in taste, they all share their comfort, appreciation of food, and togetherness.

Your family recipes will be shared on this page in the categories listed below. 

If you're interested in contributing to this community cookbook, submit your original family recipes (photos optional) to research@maderacountylibrary.org

Appetizers

Artichoke Dip

Deviled Eggs

Festive Layered Salad

Mimi's Calico Beans

Rice Pilaf

Squash Casserole

Sauces

Main Courses

Chili Verde

Cyclone Chili

Chili Meatball Soup

Daniel's Tortilla Herb Scramble

Holy Mole Mushroom Tamales

Portuguese Sopas

Raviola Filling

Meatballs in Tomatoe Sauce

Sweets

Carmel Dumplings

Fresh Apple Cake

Individual Cheesecakes

Molasses Cookies

Peach Cobbler

Pumpkin Brown Butter Cupcakes

Pan Cake

Beverages

Coffee Liqueur

Tea Jammer

Canning/Preservation

Pomegranate Jelly