A FAMILY TRADITION

For as long as I can remember, Sunday at the Hope house has been a day filled with tradition. The day always began with mass at St. Charles, our local Catholic church, followed by a wonderful brunch. Dad usually joined us for delicious, fluffy scrambled eggs, grilled ham, sausages, crisp bacon and incredible home made biscuits and sweet rolls. Barely able to move, Dad would take us all to Lakeside Golf Club to work off the extra calories. In those days there were no golf carts so we got a real workout. My brother Tony and I only played nine holes and were allowed to go home while Mother and Dad played another nine holes. By the time we returned home the house was filled with the smells of my grandmother's marinara sauce, which simmered on the stove all afternoon. We usually had dinner about six o'clock, which gave my mother time to make her famous antipasto salad. We'd have her salad first, with some hot garlic bread, followed by broiled chicken and pasta with the marinara sauce. Now, when the Hope children and grandchildren visit, the first meal we all look forward to sharing together is the Italian dinner. For your enjoyment we've included Mother's recipe for for her antipasto salad.

Dolores Hope's Antipasto Salad Recipe

Tasty Holiday Treat

Virginia Stanton was not only a dear friend to the Hopes - she was also one of the best cooks they knew. Here's one of her recipes that's guaranteed to bring compliments from holiday guests... and it's easy, too!

Worcestershire Pecans recipe

Virginia Stanton's stuffing

And here is another of Virginia Stanton's recipes sure to please.

Virginia Stanton's stuffing recipe

Elizabeth's Ginger Snap Cookies

Mrs. Hope's cook came up with this delicious recipe for Ginger Snap Cookies. Now Mrs. Hope insists these cookies be on hand at all times during the holiday season. Elizabeth thinks the secret is in the refrigeration.

Ginger Snaps recipe

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