Author Archives: Sandy

Chipolte Mayonnaise – Reduced Fat Style with all the flavor

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lowfat mayonnaise 1/2 cup greek style yogurt or nonfat sour cream 2 chipotles in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1/2 lime, juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper This is a staple in my kitchen pantry. … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Taco with Chipolte Mayo

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Sandy

So very good, a little sweet, a little heat, lip smackin’ good! Awesome bites. Pulled pork BBQ Sauce 1 Chipolte Pepper in Adobe Sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise Grated Cheddar Chopped Cabbage Slaw or Lettuce – your choice Fresh Guacamole Corn … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Sandy

Ina Garten suggests a quick and easy dessert, and I cannot agree more. Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls, top with hot espresso. Serve. My whole family loves this! When you want to have your guests stay after dinner huddled … Continue reading →

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Artesian Cinnamon Biscuits

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Sandy

Make your favorite biscuits Cut into biscuits Coat with melted butter and dip into cinnamon sugar (1 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon) Place in a buttered baking dish 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter bring to a boil for … Continue reading →

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Poblano Chili Rellenos

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Sandy

The poblano is a mild chile pepper originating in the State of Puebla, Mexico. Dried, it is called an Ancho. The ripened red poblano is significantly hotter and more flavorful than the less ripe, green poblano. While poblanos tend to … Continue reading →

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Lamb Meatballs with Orange and Mint

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Sandy

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 large shallot, minced 1 pound ground lamb 4 ounces salt pork or bacon, ground or finely minced Zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons chopped mint Freshly … Continue reading →

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Ground Beef or Lamb and Parmesan Ravioli

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients: ½ lb Ground Beef or Lamb 3 oz Parmesan Cheese ¼ Onion finely minced 2 – 3 cloves Garlic minced 1 Egg Fresh Oregano Fresh Parsley Fresh Mint (great if you are using lamb) Fresh grated ginger Chop and … Continue reading →

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Fire Roasted Corn Chowder

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sandy

My nephew, Ryan made this soup the other night. It is good! I may prefer it served cold as I had some for breakfast. Awesome Bites, Ryan! Ryan used a full 1/2 cup of Sriracha sauce, I think it would … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapeno Peppers

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Sandy

STUFFED JALAPENOS 12 pickled jalapeno peppers 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz.) 1/4 c. sliced green onion (optional) 12 slices bacon Rinse and drain jalapeno peppers. Slit lengthwise on one side; … Continue reading →

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Homemade Burgers!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Sandy

3 pounds ground Chuck 3 pounds ground Tri-Tip or Sirloin 1.5 pounds ground Lamb (remove all visible fat prior to grinding) 1/4 cup A-1 sauce 1/8 cup Worchester Sauce Mix together adding sauces. Sprinkle the burgers with Canadian Steak Seasoning. … Continue reading →

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