Welcome to the Crinkled Cookbook! Homemade food is the best. Click around and discover family favorite recipes that use ingredients we are likely to have on hand. Bring family and friends close with your great cooking.
Holiday Recipes
Browse these savory side dishes, sweet treats and more!
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Quick and Easy
Recipes to enjoy when time is short.
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Appetizers
Appetizers set the stage for a tasty meal or fun party. These homemade starters are stars.
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Everyday Meals
Family tested, always delicious and easy to fix any day of the week.
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Vegetarian
Recipes minus the meat. Check out these yummy ways to enjoy meatless eating.
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Meet Melinda
Hello friends! Welcome. I'm Melinda. I'm a home cook and I've been creating recipes for more than 30 years. I'm excited to share recipes and techniques to help you enjoy cooking too. I'm a former TV journalist and a two-time breast cancer survivor. Stick around and click around and let's make great meals at home!
Melinda's Favorites
I LOVE every recipe on this website and these are the ones that really bring people together. Gather your family and enjoy my 100% favorite recipes!
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Sauces, Dips and Dressings
Top your best pasta, pizza or salad greens with these recipes. Scratch made toppings are easier than you might think.
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Desserts
From scratch-made desserts with fresh fruit to mini-pies and buttercream frosting, there's something sweet here for everyone.
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Auntie's Favorites
Every family has one, a great cook! Browse these recipes inspired by, or created by, someone very special.
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