Lakin/Thompson Recipes

Ron and Jan Cookbook

A collection of our favorite recipes from home growing up. Plenty of main dishes, sandwiches, desserts, salads, and more. Any recipes handed down from our moms can be found in the Mom Cookbook.

strawberry smoothie

Pickled Jalapenos

"Low Calorie"

strawberry smoothie

Ron's Fiber Smoothie

"9 grams of fiber"

  Stuffed Chicken

Leprechaun Cookies

"Fall of the bone tender"

  Stuffed Chicken

Insta-Pot Chicken Thighs

"Fall of the bone tender"

  Stuffed Chicken

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

"Super Easy to Prepare"

  Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Jan's Philly Cheesesteak

"Great for lunch or dinner"

  Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

"serve with coconut rice"

  Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

"Pairs nicely with most dishes"

  Jan's Kung Pao Chicken

Jan's Kung Pao Chicken

"Nice twist to a traditional Chinese dish"

 Huevos Rancheros Verde

Huevos Rancheros Verde

"Great with leftover chili verde"

Jalapeno Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Jalapeno Cilantro Ranch Dressing

"Great with salad or as a dip"

recipe  - Green Beans & Bacon

Green Beans & Bacon

"Great with chicken or beef"

recipe  El Pollo Loco Chicken

El Pollo Loco Chicken

"Tastes like the real thing"

recipe Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

"Easy to make"

recipe Ron's Hot Salsa

Ron's Hot Salsa

"Easy to make"

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

"Tastes Authentic"

Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

"Easy Italian Dish"

Soyrizo Burrito

Soyrizo Burrito

"Easy & Quick Meal"

Ron's Flying Saucer Tostada

Ron's Flying Saucer Tostada

"Most can only eat one"

Hot Pastrami Sandwich

Hot Pastrami Sandwich

"Classic favorite on a French Roll"

Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Sandwich

"Just a little spicy"

Swiss Cheese and Pickle on Dill Rye

Swiss Cheese & Pickle on Dill Rye

"Uniquely Delicious"

Red Potatoes with Crème Fraîche

Red Potatoes with Crème Fraîche

"great side dish"

Jan's Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

Jan's Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

"Easy to Make"

recipe insta-pot Green Chicken Enchiladas

Jan's Green Chicken Enchiladas

"Family Favorite Mexican meal"

recipe insta-pot Shrimp/Sausage/Pesto Sauce

Shrimp/Sausage/Pesto Sauce

"Wonderful Italian Dish"

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

"Authentic Mexican staple"

recipe insta-pot Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

"with ham hock"

recipe insta-pot Chili Verde

Insta-Pot Chili Verde

"Pork stew in 40 minutes"

Asian Chicken Thighs

Asian Chicken Thighs

"Easy Recipe - Tastes Great"

recipe Bacon Stuffed Jalepenos

Bacon Stuffed Jalapeños

"Super Bowl Favorite"

recipe Pozole

Pozole (Insta-Pot)

"Mexican stew with hominy and pork"

Jan's Eggplant Parmesan

Jan's Eggplant Parmesan

One of Jan's favorite dishes, this Italian dish is easy to prepare. Serve with Salad and Garlic Bread

Ron's Chili Verde with Nopales

Ron's Chili Verde with Nopales

"Wonderful Mexican stew with tomatillos and cactus"

Jan's Fried Green Tomatoes

Jan's Fried Green Tomatoes

Southern favorite we have at the end of tomato growing season

Josephine's

Josephine's

"Green chile cheese appetizer that everyone will rave about."

Jan's Potato and Meat Burritos

Jan's Potato and Meat Burritos

"This is one of Jan's creations"

Ron's Ham and Olive Sandwich

Ron's Ham and Olive Sandwich

"This isn't for dieters"

Ron's Pork Steak and Black-eyed Peas

Ron's Pork Steak & Black-eyed Peas

"I came up with this recipe using up food in the fridge. Everyone loved it so it became a frequent request"

recipe chicken fried steak

Jan's Chicken Fried Steak

"One of our family's favorite dinners "

recipe zuchinni Bread

Zucchini Bread

"Great for any occasion"