From Mom's Kitchen in Southampton

The Recipes That Bring Us Back to the Table

Four kids, a lifetime of Sunday dinners, and every dish made from the heart. These are the recipes that kept us coming home.

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Growing up in Southampton, our kitchen was the center of everything. Mom raised four kids on home-cooked meals — not because it was easy, but because gathering around the table was how our family stayed close. These recipes aren't just instructions. They're holidays, birthdays, lazy beach Sundays, and the smell of something wonderful when you walked through the door.

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Butter to Olive Oil

1 tsp butter3/4 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter2 1/4 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup butter3 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup butter1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter1/4 cup + 2 tbsp
2/3 cup butter1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup butter1/2 cup + 1 tbsp
1 cup butter3/4 cup olive oil

Liquid Conversions

1/4 cup4 tbsp = 2 fl oz
1/3 cup5 1/3 tbsp = 2 2/3 fl oz
1/2 cup8 tbsp = 4 fl oz
1 cup16 tbsp = 8 fl oz
1 pint2 cups = 16 fl oz
1 quart4 cups = 32 fl oz
1 gallon4 quarts = 16 cups

Measurement Equivalents

1 tsp1/3 tbsp
1 tbsp3 tsp
2 tbsp1 fl oz
3/8 cup1/4 cup + 2 tbsp
5/8 cup1/2 cup + 2 tbsp
7/8 cup3/4 cup + 2 tbsp

Spice Substitutions

Allspice (1 tsp)
1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/2 tsp ground cloves + 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Garlic (1 clove)
1/2 tsp dried minced garlic or 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Garlic Salt (1 tsp)
1/4 tsp garlic powder + 3/4 tsp salt
Fresh Ginger (1 tbsp grated)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Italian Seasoning (2 tsp)
1 tsp dried oregano + 1/2 tsp dried basil + 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Prepared Mustard (1 tbsp)
1 tsp dried mustard + 1-2 tsp vinegar or water
Onion (1 medium, chopped)
1/4 cup dried minced onion or 1 tsp onion powder

Fresh Herbs to Dried

HerbFreshDried
Basil2 tsp chopped1 tsp
Bay Leaf1 fresh2 dried
Cilantro3 tsp1 tsp
Dill3 tsp1 tsp
Garlic (large clove)1.5 tsp minced1/2 tsp powder
Garlic (small clove)1/2 tsp minced1/8 tsp powder
Ginger1 tbsp grated1/4 tsp ground
Marjoram3 tsp1 tsp
Onion (1 medium)1 cup chopped1 tsp powder
Oregano3 tsp1 tsp
Parsley2 tsp1 tsp
Rosemary3 tsp1 tsp
Sage2 tsp1 tsp
Tarragon3 tsp1 tsp
Thyme3 tsp1 tsp
Vanilla1" bean1 tsp extract
Cinnamon1 stick1/2 tsp ground
Star Anise1 fresh1/2 tsp anise seed

Mom's Rule: 1 tsp dried leaf herb = 1/2 tsp ground dried herb

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

  1. Lay eggs in a saucepan and cover with water (at least 2" above eggs)
  2. Bring to a full boil over high heat
  3. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 10-12 minutes
  4. Drain and run under cold water
  5. Peel under cool running water

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Slice medium squash (2-3 lbs) lengthwise, stem to tail
  3. Scoop out seeds and stringy bits
  4. Place cut-side down in roasting pan with water covering bottom
  5. Roast 30-45 minutes until fork easily pierces flesh
  6. Use fork to separate flesh into strands
  7. Serve with butter or olive oil
Storage Tip
Spaghetti squash can be refrigerated up to one week or frozen up to 3 months.

Turkey Roasting Timetable

Oven temperature: 325°F

SizeThaw TimeUnstuffedStuffed
10-18 lbs3-4 days3-3.5 hrs3.75-4.5 hrs
18-22 lbs4-5 days3.5-4 hrs4.5-5 hrs
22-24 lbs5-6 days4-4.5 hrs5-5.5 hrs
24-30 lbs6-7 days4.5-5 hrs5.5-6.25 hrs

Mom says: Always let the turkey rest 20-30 minutes before carving!