Author Archives: Sandy

Heavenly Food – Jew Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 cup black walnuts 1/2 cup sugar 3 geggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 lb of dates finely cut 5 T flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup powdered sugar Add nuts and dates. Add baking powder and … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My kids always liked Kraft Mac and Cheese.  Yes, the powdered cheese kind that reminds me of Cheese Whiz.  This is a more adult version that most will like. 2 c macaroni 2 T olive oil 4 T butter 1 … Continue reading →

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Hummus – Garbonzo Bean Dip

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 can garbanzo beans 2 T olive oil 1 T sesame oil 1/2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce 1 tsp salt Mix all ingredients with your stick blender. Serve with cut up veggies and homemade corn and flour tortilla chips

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Roast Lamb with Pinot Noir Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

If you don’t have time to grill, go for the roast. Servings: 6 People Ingredients 3 Racks of Lamb (6 to 8 Chops per rack), fat removed and frenched. 2 tablespoons honey Pinot Noir Marinade: 2 cups Pinot Noir Wine … Continue reading →

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Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

yield: Makes 2 quarts Substituting rice vinegar (instead of cider or wine vinegar) produces a pickle that’s less tart. Ingredients 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced 2 pounds medium pickling cucumbers, scrubbed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick … Continue reading →

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Cantelope and Watermelon Skewers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Cantelope cubes Watermelon cubes Stick on a skewer and serve as appetizer.

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KFC Coleslaw

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

One of my friends, Brandee, used to make this crowd pleaser.  Always great at a pot luck dinner or picnic. 8 Cups Finely chopped cabbage 1/4 Cup carrots, shredded 1/3 Cup sugar 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/8 Teaspoon pepper 1/4 Cup … Continue reading →

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Lamb Chops with Cherry Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

The combination of cherry juice and fresh cherries gives the sauce its depth. Ingredients 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 3/4- to 1-inch-thick lamb rib chops 1 tablespoon butter … Continue reading →

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Yaki Mandu – Pot Stickers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I tried two versions made by a friend’s Korean wife. One spicy with lots of garlic and the other for the non-Korean people at the party – she laughed. Fried. These are killer good. Made with pork, but I think … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cherry Clafoutis

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I have heard many descriptions for this dish, from pancake to pudding. My goodness, just say crepe! That is the taste and texture. It is a crepe dish. Instead of making a bunch of crepes, you make a crepe casserole. … Continue reading →

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