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I like how my MIL makes lamb in a stew with a tomato sauce like base

using water instead of store-bought stock

It might sound bad to some, but growing up my Mom made a delicious hotdog casserole. I still need to make a healthy version of this with Smart dogs

Using my Mom's recipe, I baked a carrot cake twice and had to throw it out because it had a horrible aftertaste. I'm still not sure what I did wrong but I think it was too much of a spice or the wrong spice.

a blue ribbon winning apple pie recipe

salt

Growing up I loved her hotdog casserole. I know it sounds disgusting but it was good.

cheesecake

good ol' ham and cheese

any sweets

Any kind of cupcake as long as it's moist and has yummy frosting

Milk chocolate chip cookies

MILK