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Mrs. Henderson's Recipe Box

There is no doubt that the kitchen is the heart of Henderson House, and recipes play a role in all of my historical fiction novels. I hope you'll enjoy some of these 1940s favorites at your book club meeting or any time you are looking for a little taste of Oklahoma home cooking!

Henderson House Book Club
Potluck Supper

Deviled Eggs

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Miss Lily's Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

White Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Signature cocktail: Oklahoma Club Special

CLICK HERE for the recipes!

More Potluck Favorites
Inspired by Henderson House

Derry’s Best Potluck Casserole
Mrs. H’s Hot Dog and Cornbread Casserole
Waldorf Salad for a Crowd
Corn & Bean Salad with Lime Dressing
Classic Macaroni & Ham Salad
Not Your Average Fruit Salad
Knobby Apple Cake

CLICK HERE for the recipes!

Main Dishes
Inspired by Henderson House

Caren’s Easy Skillet Meatloaf
Opa’s Meatloaf – Falscher Hase or Hackfleisch
German Hamburger
Classic Pot Roast
Johnny’s Favorite Overnight Blueberry French Toast

CLICK HERE for the recipes!

"A nice big supper might encourage folks to linger around the table and talk."

- Mrs. Henderson

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