The Nelson Family Cookbook

[Table of Contents | Dedication | Breads | Soups | Vegetables | Salads ]
[Main Dishes | Cake & Frostings | Cookies, Bars, & Lefse | Pies & Desserts ]
[ Beverages, Snacks, Jam, & Pickles | Get a printable copy | Index ]

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to Annie, Minnie, Edna, and Gladys, the first Nelson cooks of my memory. Thinking of the difficulties they endured every day to put three big meals on the table (not to mention afternoon lunch) without electricity, refrigeration, and modern plumbing gives me a great appreciation for them all and for the conveniences we take for granted.

We also want to thank everyone for sending so many great recipes. Time didn't allow us to test all the recipes, but the ones we did try were delicious! We have no explanation for the fact that Olive's "Four Fruit Compote" has 5 fruits or that DoLores's "Three Bean Casserole" has 4 beans. We are also uncertain as to whether lutefisk or bullhead are suitable substitutions in Gary's "Cioppino." Please refer any questions to the contributors.

A special thank you to Stacy for all the hours spent at the computer typing and editing.

Joyce Mueller
April 1996

Stacy's Note: Please check recipes you contributed to this project for major errors that could be problematic and alert the family.

This On-line version is dedicated to my mother, the first Nelson cook of my memory.

Shane Mueller
Mother's Day
May 10, 1998

The Nelson Family Cookbook

[Table of Contents | Dedication | Breads | Soups | Vegetables | Salads ]
[Main Dishes | Cake & Frostings | Cookies, Bars, & Lefse | Pies & Desserts ]
[ Beverages, Snacks, Jam, & Pickles | Get a printable copy | Index ]