Author Archives: Sandy

Spaghetti Carbonara

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandy

Your family is going to lick their plates clean! This is so very good and rich that after eating it I racked my brain on ways to make it healthier. My big decisions? Add vegetables to it! I am thinking … Continue reading →

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Eggs Portugal a Savory Bread Pudding

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Sandy

Jackie made this breakfast dish for us a few times. I asked her for the recipe. As she got a little older Jon took over the kitchen and always made great scrambled eggs and of course, lots of bacon. I … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Avocado & Cucumber

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Sandy

1 small onion roughly chopped 4 cucumbers 2 avocados Juice from 2 limes 1 clove garlic Salt and Pepper to taste Tabasco or Jalapeno to your taste. Chopped Cilantro – for garnish Take all the ingredients and using a blender, … Continue reading →

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Kiwi Mandarin Jam

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sandy

Daughter Denny Lauren and I made several jams for James and Christine’s wedding reception for gifts. Kiwi Mandarin is definitely good and it looks so pretty also. I love the seeds swimming in the jam. But, some people I know, … Continue reading →

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Lemon Filling, Lemon Poppyseed Lace Cake

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Sandy

Mmmm tasty. Daughter Denny and I made this for Mother’s Day brunch this year. 2 boxes Lemon Cake Mix 1 Can Poppy Seeds 4- 8 Tablespoons of Lemoncello Liqueur 3 jars lemon curd (or you can make your own) 1 … Continue reading →

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Broiled Salmon with Cream Cheese and Capers

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Sandy

Salmon Filet Salt & Pepper 1 white onion finely diced 1 package Cream Cheese 1 small bottle of capers Finely chopped dill – Optional Black olives – Optional 1 Carrot for garnish Rinse salmon filet and dry. Lay on a … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Sandy

Most of us know the pleasures of cooking with wine — and not just sipping a glass of something while standing at the stove, if you like to do this you might also want to check this freestanding wine cooler … Continue reading →

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Coq Au Vin

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Sandy

My sister-in-law once said she loved Coq Au Vin. I had never made it, but the thought was stored until the other day. The time was now. So, I put this together. Husband Dennis loved, loved, loved it! Since all … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apples

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Sandy

I think I will make my own caramel next time, but for speed, this works well. Ingredients 6 Chilled Gala or Granny Smith if you want tart apples (Make sure your apples are washed well to remove the wax.) 6 … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Peach Sauce over naked Bread Pudding

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Sandy

3 fresh peaches sliced (I like the skins on, if you don’t go ahead and peel them.) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp almond extract 1 tsp black walnut extract Simmer on stovetop until peaches are fork … Continue reading →

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