No matter how simple the dish is, there's something about a family recipe that makes it special—but is it always worthy of a cookbook?
A new study of 2,000 Americans shows that most people believe they have family recipes worthy of being published in bestselling cookbooks.
The study was conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Bob Evans Farms, coinciding with the brand's 75th anniversary of its famous sausage—a family recipe itself that's often used in kitchens around the country (mine included).
"Just like our 75-year-old sausage recipe, we believe family recipes and culinary traditions are meant to be passed down and cherished," Ciare James, vice president of brand marketing at Bob Evans Farms, said in a press release.
Other results from the survey show that many people prefer to keep their family recipes stored physically or via memory, versus digitally. And a third of respondents think that passing down recipes will be important for the next generation. Speaking of generations, millennials are most likely to continue family heritage through cooking, compared to Gen Z, Gen X, and baby boomers. For those who might not already have family recipes, the poll show that about one in four people have created their own recipes to start passing down.
In addition to the survey, Bob Evans Farms is launching a sweepstakes to celebrate their 75-year anniversary. All you have to do is upload a family recipe that includes sausage by October 31 for the chance to be one of 75 people to win a $50 Etsy gift card so you can turn your recipe into a keepsake. And one grand prizewinner will get a year's supply of Bob Evans sausage.
