WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN COOKBOOK? LEARN MORE

More Great Cookbooks: Appetizer | Beverage | Bread | Breakfast

45 Recipes

8 Downloads

Cooking for a Cure

By vkbrownt

Member since 2014

Their vision and ours is a world without Alzheimer's.

We lost both of our parents to this devastating disease and the Alzheimer's Association was there for us. Now we're doing our part to help them continue to support those with Alzheimer's, their families and their caregivers. And, most of all, we want to help them find a cure!

Now a little about our cookbook...we've gathered recipes from employees of the Alzheimer's Assoctiation, volunteers and friends and family who know the effects of this disease. Many of the recipes are dishes that we grew up with, others are quick and easy for today's busy families.

We've also added videos with information about Alzheimer's and the Fort Worth Walk to End Alzheimer's, as well as, photos of fundraisers, walks and the faces of Alzheimer's.

Cookbook Recipes

View Recipes by:

Filter By & Scroll Down:

Loretta's King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Cheeseburger Soup

Crockpot Low Carb Spicy Chicken Soup

Mom's Famous Earthquake Cake

Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Cordelia's Pound Cake

Kelly's Spicy Sausage Balls

Texas Armadillo Eggs

Spicy Avocado Chicken Enchiladas

Beef with Brocolli

Mary Jo's Amazing Lemon Poke Cake

Mom's Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Linda's Summertime Watermelon & Cucumber Salad

Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

Miss Jean's Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Old Fashioned Gingerbread

Auntie's Ambrosia

Caramelized Peaches

Piney Flats Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Ham'n Broccoli Rolls

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Au Gratin Vegetable Casserole

Loretta's Wild Rice Harvest Casserole

Quick and Easy Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups

BLT Chopped Salad

Confetti Bean Salad

Scalloped Corn Casserole

Chili Cheese Frito Salad

Baked Squash Casserole

Southern Cornbread Layered Salad

Karen's Cheesy, Slow Cooker Party Dip

Broccoli, Raisin Salad

Applesauce Cake

Charlie’s Mother’s Pecan Pie

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Oliva's House Pesto

Oliva's Mozzarella Caprese Sandwiches

Oliva's Flourless Chocolate Torte

Bobbie's Cauliflower Salad

Nanas Pumpkin Pie

Refrigerator Brown Sugar Cookies

Sandy's Wafer Cake

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Mexican Caviar

Sharon's Blue cheese Dip

Filter By & Scroll Down:

Loretta's King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Submitted by: Loretta Graff
This delicious recipe was given to our mom by her dear friend, Loretta. It's a quick and easy recipe and, served with a salad, makes a great family meal or a special meal for guests.

Cheeseburger Soup

Talk about comfort food! It's currently our very favorite soup and goes great with a loaf of jalapeno cheese bread from the grocery store. We always look forward to this meal!

Crockpot Low Carb Spicy Chicken Soup

Submitted by: Brisar
We found this great low carb recipe on Pinterest. It's a a very tasty way to eat a low carb meal and to get your vegetables for the day. We lightened it a little by using Light Velvetta, light cream cheese and fat free half and half instead of the heavy cream. Even with these changes it was rich and delicious!

Mom's Famous Earthquake Cake

My mom made this cake for many years. It was one of her top requests for birthdays, pot lucks and just about any occasion. It's moist and rich and easy to make. You're going to love it!

Hawaiian Wedding Cake

One of my Mom's favorite cakes! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown" Image: This is a picture of our beautiful mom who we lost to Alzheimer's August 4, 2013.

Cordelia's Pound Cake

I receive this recipe over 20 years ago from a coworker. This is one of the easiest cakes to make and you can change it by adding different types of fruit or pouring a sauce over over the cake. Submitted by: "Cindy Leslie"

Kelly's Spicy Sausage Balls

Submitted by: Kelly Brown
My husband, Kelly, loves to cook and he likes to take a standard recipe and kick it up a notch. That's exactly what he did to come up with this great recipe for Sausage Balls. I could make a meal out of these things!

Texas Armadillo Eggs

This makes a great appetizer or finger food for any gathering! It's kind of like a sausage ball wrapped around a stuffed jalapeno. Yum! Pure Texas! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Spicy Avocado Chicken Enchiladas

To make these spicy, leave the seeds in the Serrano pepper and use a medium Salsa Verde. For the milder version, remove the seeds and use mild Salsa Verde. Although this recipe has quite a few ingredients, it's not difficult and it is definitely worth the effort! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Beef with Brocolli

This is an easy version of the classic Chinese take out. The recipe calls for flank steak, but we use whatever steak is on special. We serve it over brown rice and spice it up with a little Sriracha. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown" The picture attached to this recipe was painted by our mom, in the Alzheimer's Associations "Memories in the Making" program. The Alzheimers Association - North Central Texas Chapter celebrates five years of Memories in the Making, an art program for people with dementia that brings the joy of creative self-expression to residents of area dementia care communities. The enigmatic watercolor paintings by MIM artists communicate, in the subtle and nuanced language of art, a sense of self that transcends memory loss. The delightful images offer a window onto world beyond memory, words and rational thought.

Mary Jo's Amazing Lemon Poke Cake

Every Sunday my mother-in-law, Mary Jo Kurosky, would make a Sunday meal for the the whole family. Most of her specialties were never written down...she just created them on the spot. Fortunately, this lemon cake recipe was one of the few that was actually written out and I want to share it. It's one of my favorite cakes and she always made it, with love, for my birthday. This is one of the moistest, most delicious cakes you'll ever eat! Submitted by: "Linda Kurosky"

Mom's Homemade Enchilada Sauce

My mother would make a huge pan of enchiladas. Each tortilla was dipped in this sauce before stuffing and rolling. She liked to decorate the top with sliced pimento stuffed olives, onions and bell peppers. The pan would hold 20-24 rolled tortillas. I still have the pan and think of her often. Submitted by: "Jeanie Zinke"

Linda's Summertime Watermelon & Cucumber Salad

Years ago there was a little tea room in the back of an antique store in the Handley area of Fort Worth. One of the items on the menu was Watermelon & Cucumber Salad. That sounded like an odd combination to me...so I just had to try it! Absolutely Delicious! While this isn't the same recipe as the one in that little tea room, it's a pretty close second! Perfect for a hot summer day, it's very cool and refreshing! Submitted by: "Linda Kurosky"

Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

This was one of my son's favorite meals. He always added additional sour cream to his plate. I often prepared garlic toast and green beans with this meal. Submitted by: "Jeanie Zinke"

Miss Jean's Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

This is my beautiful sister in-law Jean Blackstone's recipe. I first had it while visiting her at her home in Tennessee, since then it has become a regular for us at family dinners. Submitted by: "Billie Webb" Image: Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter employess holding a bake sale as their fundraiser.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread

My grandmother made wonderful gingerbread. As young people often do, I assumed she would always be here to make it for us so I never bothered to write down her recipe. After she passed away, I searched quite a while for a recipe before I found one that came close to hers...this is it. Submitted by: "Billie Webb"

Auntie's Ambrosia

Quick and easy salad for pot lucks. Submitted by: "Billie Webb"

Caramelized Peaches

Got this recipe from Central Market a few years back. It has become a go to for something delicious but still quick and easy. Submitted by: "Billie Webb"

Piney Flats Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Some of my favorite recipes come from family members. This one is from my beautiful sister in-law who lives in Tennessee. Submitted by: "Billie Webb" The picture attached to this recipe was painted by our mom, in the Alzheimer's Associations "Memories in the Making" program. The Alzheimers Association - North Central Texas Chapter celebrates five years of Memories in the Making, an art program for people with dementia that brings the joy of creative self-expression to residents of area dementia care communities. The enigmatic watercolor paintings by MIM artists communicate, in the subtle and nuanced language of art, a sense of self that transcends memory loss. The delightful images offer a window onto world beyond memory, words and rational thought.

Ham'n Broccoli Rolls

This recipe came from the Durkee Cookbook. I've had this book for at least 20 years. Very good for brunch. Most anything taste better with fried onions. Submitted by: "Cindy Leslie"

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Our mom used to make this dish on the stove and it was wonderful! For convenience, I started making it in the slow cooker and it's just as good...maybe even better! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Au Gratin Vegetable Casserole

This is a good dish if your cooking for a large group. I'm not a big fan of Swiss cheese but I was determined to follow this recipe to a T. Turns out it's one of the best vegetable dishes I've ever made. Give Swiss a chance. Submitted by: "Cindy Leslie"

Loretta's Wild Rice Harvest Casserole

Loretta was a great cook and that's why we have several of her recipes in our cookbook. She and her husband were also close friends with my mom and dad for many years. I knew our cookbook wouldn't be complete without this recipe. The spices and cashews in this recipe makes it stand above all other chicken and rice casseroles! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Quick and Easy Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups

My daughter oftens makes this dish for her family and the kids LOVE it! If my grandkids love it, it must be great. Give it a try! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

BLT Chopped Salad

I'm so into chopped salads these days! When you want something light for dinner, this salad is perfect. We serve it with our favorite jalapeno cheese bread from the grocery store and it makes a good and filling meal. Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Confetti Bean Salad

This salad tastes great and makes the perfect side to most meals. We take it to pot lucks and it's gone in a flash! It's also great as a dip for tortilla chips! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Scalloped Corn Casserole

While browsing some of Mom's old church cookbooks, I ran across this recipe and decided I have to share it! I love Corn Casserole. Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Chili Cheese Frito Salad

Anything with Fritos in it HAS to be good! Perfect for potlucks and as a side dish to a great Mexican meal! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Baked Squash Casserole

I love baked squash casserole and I can't wait to try this recipe! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Southern Cornbread Layered Salad

Such a wonderful salad that's great for potlucks, family dinners and as a side to a great Tex-Mex meal. Don't let the cornbread scare you. It makes the salad! Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Karen's Cheesy, Slow Cooker Party Dip

Yummy, cheesy dip...perfect for a crowd! This also makes a great sauce for enchiladas, chicken or tamales! This recipe makes a lot, but can easily be cut in half for a smaller group. Submitted by: "Karen Murphy"

Broccoli, Raisin Salad

I love this stuff! It's full of foods that are good for your brain, which makes it a perfect fit in our cookbook. Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Applesauce Cake

This recipe is from my mom's recipe box.She received the recipe from her longtime friend Linnie Churchill. It's one of the easiest cakes to bake. **The picture with this recipe is our Dad. He was such a wonderful husband, dad and PawPaw and we miss him every day. Alzheimer's took Dad away from us November 27th, 2007. Submitted by: "Cindy Leslie"

Charlie’s Mother’s Pecan Pie

This recipe came from a 1940’s Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

I found this recipe online at 2 Cookin' Mamas Submitted by: "Cindy Leslie" The picture attached to this recipe was painted by our mom, in the Alzheimer's Associations "Memories in the Making" program. The Alzheimers Association - North Central Texas Chapter celebrates five years of Memories in the Making, an art program for people with dementia that brings the joy of creative self-expression to residents of area dementia care communities. The enigmatic watercolor paintings by MIM artists communicate, in the subtle and nuanced language of art, a sense of self that transcends memory loss. The delightful images offer a window onto world beyond memory, words and rational thought.

Oliva's House Pesto

This recipe is from our friends, Cynthia and Justin. They own two great restaurants (Oliva Italian Eatery and Elote Mexican Kitchen), both in Fort Worth, TX. They were kind enough to share a few of their recipes with us and we know you'll love them! Submitted by: "Cynthia and Justin"

Oliva's Mozzarella Caprese Sandwiches

Another great recipe from Cynthia and Justin, owners of Oliva Italian Eatery and Elote Mexican Kitchen in Fort Worth, TX. Submitted by: "Justin and Cynthia"

Oliva's Flourless Chocolate Torte

If you're a chocolate lover, this is the perfect dessert for you. It's just amazing...and it's gluten free. Thanks to Justin and Cynthia owners of Oliva Italian Eatery and Elote Mexican Kitchen in Fort Worth, TX, for another great recipe! Submitted by: "Cynthia and Justin"

Bobbie's Cauliflower Salad

A family favorite, good way to get kids to eat cauliflower. Submitted by: "cindy price"

Nanas Pumpkin Pie

My children and grandchildren love it and often ask that I make one for their Birthday. Submitted by: "Bobbie Skinner"

Refrigerator Brown Sugar Cookies

Christmas time favorite, late husbands favorite Christmas time cookie Submitted by: "Bobbie Skinner"

Sandy's Wafer Cake

My Aunt Sandra, who passed away, used to make this cake and would bring it to our family gatherings. This is a great memory I will always have from my childhood. Submitted by: "Cindy Price"

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

It can't get much easier than this recipe! You simply dump all of the ingredients in the crockpot and let it cook slowly for hours. You can either use a jar of store bought pesto, or make your own using Our "Oliva's House Pesto" recipe. Submitted by: "Kathleen Brown"

Mexican Caviar

My mom makes this and it has become a favorite of mine, Submitted by: "Cindy Price"

Sharon's Blue cheese Dip

My sister made this dip, she got it from a friend in Florida. Submitted by: "Cindy Price"

Cooking for a Cure was created in honor of our mom and dad, Melvin (Les) and Reba Leslie, with proceeds benefitting The Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter. The mission of the North Central Texas Chapter and all other chapters of the Alzheimer's Association, is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. They are a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization who relies on our donations. Their vision and ours is a world without Alzheimer's. We lost both of our parents to this devastating disease and the Alzheimer's Association was there for us. Now we're doing our part to help them continue to support those with Alzheimer's, their families and their caregivers. And, most of all, we want to help them find a cure! Now a little about our cookbook...we've gathered recipes from employees of the Alzheimer's Assoctiation, volunteers and friends and family who know the effects of this disease. Many of the recipes are dishes that we grew up with, others are quick and easy for today's busy families. We've also added videos with information about Alzheimer's and the Fort Worth Walk to End Alzheimer's, as well as, photos of fundraisers, walks and the faces of Alzheimer's. We hope you enjoy our collection and, most of all, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your help in supporting this awesome organization!! http://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas

Thank you for your interest in vkbrownt's cookbook and for helping support the BakeSpace community of independent cookbook authors!

Here’s some quick information regarding how our cookbook platform works, along with a few tips for making the most of cookbooks you add to your library.

What is the Cookbook Café Platform?

Cookbook Café is our one-of-a-kind cookbook publisher, marketplace and reader. It empowers everyone to create, market and distribute a cookbook as both a web-based eBook and an iPad app. It also makes it incredibly easy for home cooks to discover and use amazing grassroots cookbooks they won't find anywhere else. Since 2012, we've published thousands of cookbooks authored by home chefs, nonprofit organizations, clubs, brands, etc. Our goal is to democratize cookbook publishing and make it easy to build an online library of amazing grassroots cookbooks.

How do I "download" a cookbook?

You don't need to "download" cookbooks or deal with any files. All of the cookbooks you select (free and paid) using Cookbook Café become available to you automatically on any device (computer, tablet or smartphone) whenever you’re logged-in to your free BakeSpace account.

When you see a cookbook you like, simply click the green "Get it Now" button. If you're not logged in to BakeSpace, you'll be asked to login (or join) so the cookbook can be added to your cookbook library. Once in your library, you can access the cookbook anytime, anywhere via BakeSpace.com, as well as our Cookbook Café iPad app.

While you're checking out cookbooks, also take some time to visit other parts of the delicious BakeSpace.com community where you can swap recipes and connect with others who share your passion for food and the culinary lifestyle.

Get ready to enjoy a uniquely smart and social cookbook experience!

Once a cookbook is added to your BakeSpace library, our proprietary recipe indexing technology makes it easy for you to find any specific recipe across all of your cookbooks… so there's no need to remember which cookbook contains that perfect recipe. In addition, you can connect directly with each cookbook author, leave comments/reviews and even ask questions about recipe substitutions, history, etc.

Need more info/help or want to provide some feedback?

We're happy to help! Send us an email to [email protected].

I’d love to make my own cookbook - how do I do that?

It's easy and free... visit our Make Your Own Cookbook section to get started.

Help get the word out about this cookbook! Grab the cookbook widget and paste it on your own website or blog.

BakeSpace's Cookbook Cafe

BakeSpace is an independent, grassroots community created by and for people who enjoy cooking, baking, and hanging out in the kitchen.

Embed this code on your site

cyleslie
on Jun/23/2014

Had the Chili Cheese Frito Pie. Very good. this is good for a large group.

cyleslie
on Jun/20/2014

Tried the Lemon Polk Cake. That is one of the easiest cakes I've ever made. Took it to work and it was gone in no time. Everyone kept talk about how good it was. Well worth the purchase.