RED: My Family Memory Cookbook Hardcover – February 14, 2026

This is more than a cookbook. It’s a story.Inside are recipes and memories from a home that was always open, a tablethat was always full, and a family who believed the best moments in life happenwhen we gather together.It’s the story of a home so well-loved the front doorknob actually wore out andhad to be replaced.Twice.In this unique cookbook, Carol Lancaster invites you to pull up a chair, join hands, give thanks, and remember what really matters.What's Inside:Carol has spent decades gathering family around the table, serving up everything from her famous Sweet Tea and Peach Cobbler to Sunday Dinner Crock Pot Roast and Fried Chicken. Now she's sharing those cherished recipes alongside the stories, memories, and faith that made them meaningful.Spanning over 40 years of marriage and the raising of four children, Carol shares the "greatest hits" of the Lancaster household. From the simple comfort of her Spaghetti and Chicken Pot Pie to crowd-pleasing traditions like Long & Slow Overnight Smoked Brisket and her (Oops!) Coconut Cream Pie, every dish is seasoned with a memory.Inside this book, you will find:A collection of time-honored recipes covering everything from "Thursday Morning Guys Breakfast" to holiday favorites like roasted turkey and stuffing.Heartfelt stories and reflections on motherhood, mission trips across the globe, and the ordinary miracles that happen over a shared meal.Insights on creating a "Kool-Aid house" where people matter more than perfection and interruptions are viewed as gifts.The secrets to winning dishes like her "Blue Ribbon Prickly Pear Jelly" and "Okra Winfrey".Whether you are looking for a "Bless a Friend" dish that feeds a family and transports easily or want to perfect the art of the neighborhood fish fry, this cookbook serves as an invitation to build your own traditions. As Carol reminds us, hospitality isn’t just something you do—it’s who you are.Come on in. The queso’s ready! Read more