Author Archives: Sandy

Turkey Cranberry Wreath

From sowing the seeds blog. This recipe is a great one for using your leftover turkey from your holiday meals, as it uses only 2 cups of diced turkey. The combination of the turkey and cranberries, along with finely chopped … Continue reading

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Taco Salad

Serve as you would a salad bar, this way everyone get the perfect salad since they choose their own toppings. OUR FAVORITE TACO SALAD 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 packet mild taco seasoning 1 8-oz. tomato sauce 1 can … Continue reading

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Lemon Cake

This luscious warm winter lemon cake is just the perfect treat or simple dessert for a chilly winter night. If you are a lemon-lover, like I am, try adding a little lemon zest and a couple tablespoons of freshly squeezed … Continue reading

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Buttermilk pancakes

BEST-EVER BUTTERMILK PANCAKES 3 eggs yolks, beat (save whites) 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 Tbls vinegar & enough milk to make 2 C) 1/3 cup oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2-3 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt … Continue reading

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Lacey Rolled Cookies

LACY ROLLED COOKIES 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes) 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 cup flour 1 cup minced nuts (I like almonds or pecans best) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheet or use … Continue reading

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Savory Clafoutis

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Black Walnut Extract and Liqueur

OKAY! The book is “Cordials from your Kitchen” by Pattie Vargas and Rich Gulling. They recommend that you toast 1 cup shelled black walnuts, then infuse with 1 cup 100 proof vodka and 1/2 cup bourbon for one month, shaking … Continue reading

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Who can resist hot dip? Ingredients: 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed, drained and coarsely chopped) 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and coarsely chopped) 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise … Continue reading

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Steak with Pomegranate Balsalmic Reduction

Broiled Steak with Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction Ingredients 1 Steak (about a pound) Flank steak will work, but buy the best steak you can.  T-Bone, Porterhouse, NY Strip or London Broil, Flank steak.  The last two will need to be cut into … Continue reading

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Black Walnut Brownies

2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening melted with 2 ounces chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup black walnuts 3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Beat eggs. Gradually add sugar. Add melted chocolate and shortening. Add dry ingredients. … Continue reading

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