Author Archives: Sandy

Brioche Buns – Perfect for sliders!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sandy

I am starting a batch right now. Pictures to follow… Yes, most people do not make their own hamburger buns, but when you want a smaller, slider size, you may not have a choice. Give this recipe a shot! Excellent … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Macadamian Nuts

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Sandy

1 cup butter 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups flour 1/4 cup chopped macadamian nuts Scoop onto parchment paper sprayed with Pam. Using a fork, … Continue reading →

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Waldorf Chicken Salad or Sandwiches

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Sandy

Salad 2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice 2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced or 1 sweet onion 1 large crisp apple, cored and cut into medium dice 1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Sandy

Silver Palate Cookbook with my modifications Ingredients 4 tbsp sweet butter or Ghee 2 cups chopped onions 12 large carrots (peeled and chopped), or small baby carrots about 2 lbs unpeeled and unchopped 4 cups (950 ml) chicken stock 2 … Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients: Bread Pudding Orange Marmalade Vanilla Orange Sherbert Make the Bread pudding Make two cake pans of bread pudding, cook and allow to cool. On the top of layer one, spread a thin layer of marmalade jelly. Then, take the … Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Sandy

Bread pudding 6 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp cardamom 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 15 slices bread (croissants, texas toast, raisin bread). Many recipes recommend removing … Continue reading →

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Blood Orange Mimosas

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Sandy

While you can use regular fresh squeezed orange juice, this is simple and excellent. Blood Orange Soda (from World Market) Champagne Since you are mixing the champagne, buy the least expensive champagne. No need to waste money. Chill bottles in … Continue reading →

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Bacon Caesar Salad

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Sandy

Oh my, simple and excellent. 2 cups baby romaine, chopped 1 cup mixed herb salad, prewashed 3 scallions chopped, green and white 6 slices of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled 1/4 cup Girard’s Light Creamy Caesar Dressing Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Brunch – Croque Madame

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Sandy

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Croque Madame Bacon Caeser Salad Strawberries and Pineapple Slice Skewers Blood Orange Mimosas Coffee with Bailey’s Irish Cream Croque Madame My sons both agreed this tastes like a french toast, ham and cheese, eggs benedict sandwich; … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Coeur a la Creme with Strawberry Sauce

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whipping cream, divided 3 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract STRAWBERRY SAUCE(recipe follows) Directions: 1. Line two 1/2-cup coeur a la … Continue reading →

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