Monthly Archives: January 2011

Parsnip, Apple, Carrot, Macadamian Nut Soup

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sandy

My Mom used to make parsnips.  I love the taste of them.  This soup is perfect when it is rainy and cold outside and you are sitting in front of the fire chatting it up with friends.  Bring on the rain!  Serves … Continue reading →

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Tomato Onion Marmalade

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Sandy

 As if yet, I have not made my own ketsup, but this makes me want to because you get to control the flavors.  Hmmm, am I a control freak?  Perhaps.  1 sliced onion 2 sliced tomatoes 2 T balsalmic vinegar … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Raspberry Lemonade

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Sandy

My hubby gets into the kitchen from time to time and his niche is truly the BBQ and also drinks.  He made an excellent drink for me last night, non-alcoholic.   While he charged his up with a touch of Vodka, … Continue reading →

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Smokin’ Ribs

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Sandy

My hubby makes the best ribs.  How good are they?  I do not order ribs when I go out.  Always disappointed.  They just don’t do it as well.  Dennis’ are the best! Start the BBQ, and let her heat up.  … Continue reading →

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Lima Bean Soup

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Sandy

Lime Bean and Ham Soup Lima Beans Ham Bone Onions diced Carrots diced Celery dices Put all in the pressure cooker and bring it up to pressure. Cook for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Shut off and let it … Continue reading →

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Mexican Quiche, Monterrey Eggs, Quiche Lorraine – Make it your way!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sandy

This is for a crowd! WOW! What a versatile dish! It can easily be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even as a cocktail dish as an hors d’oeuvre. It’s QUICK and EASY! Just wait ’til the raves come in. … Continue reading →

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Ruthie’s Lemon Pie

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sandy

At Christmas this year, my sister-in-law, Carol made the pies.  She has shared her mom’s Lemon Cream Pie recipe.  “My mom’s pie had meringue on top made from the whites of the 3 egg yolks.  Many recipes today suggest whipped … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf – Ground Beef

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Sandy

I guess when it is a bit cold outside, immediately I reach for comfort food.  We had meatloaf as a kid once a week.  It was easy fast, feed the crowd and my mom could stretch the meat by adding … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Sandy

We don’t have to talk about comfort do we?  You know this is the main reason you eat mac and cheese.  When you need a little warmness in your tummy.  This is adult comfort food with the Blue Cheese.  If … Continue reading →

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Duck Breast with Thyme and Blueberry Sauce

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Sandy

Celebrating Jon and Carol’s anniversary the other night at a local restaurant, I ordered the duck breast with blueberry sauce.  It was great, but I thought it needed something to offset the sweet blueberry. Thyme is the answer.  Destined to be one … Continue reading →

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