Author Archives: Sandy

Apple Black Walnut Cake

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Apple Black Walnut Cake 4 cups raw apples, coarsely chopped, peeled or unpeeled 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Cookies

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 cups brown sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon soda 3 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup black walnuts Mix and shape into roll and refrigerate or freeze. Slice and bake. Do not overbake; they are much better underdone. … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Cake

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I love black walnuts. It’s hard to find them in stores here, but I have hoarded in the freezer some my aunt sent me. They can substitute in any recipe that calls for nuts. This is my favorite cake. I … Continue reading →

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Corn Casserole

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

6 ears of corn grated 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Beat eggs yolks thoroughly and mix with corn, add milk, salt and pepper.  Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Carefully fold whites into corn … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Fritters – Ob’l Puffers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

From Fine Old Recipes, Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook.   My mother made these although I didn’t get a recipe from her.  When I saw these, my childhood flashed in front of my eyes.  I remember sitting  in the kitchen in French Camp with … Continue reading →

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Deviled Crab

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 cups crab flakes 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp celery salt 1 tsp chopped parsley 1/3 tsp dry powdered mustard dash of cayenne 3 hard cooked eggs diced 1/2 cup melted butter 1 … Continue reading →

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White Fish en Pappilotes

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Poach fish filets in boiling water seasoned with salt and lemon juice, bay leaf and thyme for 15 minutes. Make sauce:  2 T butter 3 T flour 1 1/2 cups fish stock 1 onion minced 1 cup cooked shrimp, broken … Continue reading →

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Crab Cakes Baltimore

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 pound of crab flakes 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp dry powdered mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 egg yolk 1 T mayonnaise 1 tsp chopped parsley Coating: 1/4 cup Flour 1 egg beaten 1/3 cup bread … Continue reading →

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Chicken Korma

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I think that using ghee (as opposed to veg. oil) is important, as is pureeing the onion. Ingredients: 1.kg Chicken breast or mini breast fillets 1 heaped tablespoon of finely grated fresh ginger 3 cloves of garlic, minced 150g thick … Continue reading →

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Bar Nuts

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Nigella’s Union Square Bar Nuts Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (18-ounces) assorted unsalted nuts, including peeled peanuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans and whole unpeeled almonds 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons dark … Continue reading →

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