Author Archives: Sandy

Roast Beef – Beef Tenderloin, Sirloin, Ribeye, or New York Strip

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Sandy

I love prime rib, but you can easily use sirloin.  I remember reading in one of my cookbooks, if you want to cook better, start out by buying better quality food.   That holds true for a wonderful roast.  So, … Continue reading →

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Grandma Jacque’s Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Sandy

My children always remembered Jacque Nickerson, Grandma and differentiated her from everyone else in their lives because of these cookies.  These cookies have immortalized Jacque.  They are flat, crispy and nutty. Perfect flavor and wonderful with a cup of coffee … Continue reading →

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Creamed Corn with Lime

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Sandy

Wow, this is good.  This is Tom Keller’s recipe for Creamed Corn from his Ad Hoc Cookbook.  The base taste is lime chiffon with sweet corn.  This is a keeper recipe.  Fresh corn on the cob or quick frozen corn.  … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Hash and Eggs

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Sandy

As I wake up and everyone in the house is starting to stir and the chorus of “I’m hungry”, I take a gander in my refrigerator and see we have eggs and a bit of leftover meat and decide, let’s … Continue reading →

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Tamale Bites! Feel the love.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Sandy

“This is the love!” Continue reading →

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Southern Style Lemon Meringue Pie – My Dad’s favorite!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Sandy

Depending upon how tart you like your lemon pie to be, choose the appropriate lemons. Meyers Lemons are sweeter as they are hybrid lemon mixed with a mandarine orange.  Whereas the standard lemon is much tarter – which I like!  … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Sandy

Well, we are planning for Christmas Eve dinner and this pie is on the menu.  If you don’t have something chocolately, most will feel something is missing. So, this is going to be our Chocolate fix.  So exciting!  4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmigiano

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Sandy

“I feel like Italian food tonight.”  This is one of those quick dinners you can make in 30 minutes.  If you are going to serve with pasta or rice, get those started, then move on to pounding your chicken breasts.  … Continue reading →

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Ruby Red Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Sandy

1 small minced onion or scallion 2 Avocado sliced 2 Ruby Red Grapefruits section ed with all pith removed. Section the grapefruit over a dish and save juice.  1 tsp of grapefruit zest Combine zest, juice and minced onions. Let … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Sandy

Soup,  made ahead, can be fast food.  Just put what want to save for later into jars, and either refrigerate or freeze.  Don’t be afraid to make a lot.  Soup gets better with age.  A good side dish to this soup … Continue reading →

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