Recipes

Family dishes and the stories that come with them.

• Sister Hrncirik’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake

  A simple, comforting cinnamon coffee cake that tastes best piping hot with a glass of cold milk.

  Dessert · 1 pan (feeds a family or one hungry teenager)

• Leiah’s Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

  Chewy soft pretzels coated in butter and cinnamon sugar — a family favorite from Alyssa’s sister Leiah.

  Snack · 6–12 pretzels

• Papá Steve’s Chile Verde

  Slow-cooked pork in a roasted tomatillo and mixed chile sauce — pure comfort food.

  Main Dish · 10-12 servings

• (The One, True) Cold Potato Salad

  The Thornton family potato salad — creamy, fresh, and the only correct version as far as we’re concerned.

  Side Dish · A big bowl and a small bowl