Author Archives: Sandy

Brown Sugar-Walnut Streusel

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

BROWN SUGAR-WALNUT STREUSEL Adapted from Baking From My Home to Yours 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts Put all … Continue reading →

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Cheese Scones

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 c flour 2 T sugar 1 T baking powder 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp onion salt 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 egg 1/2 c sour cream 5 T vegetable oil 1/4 c milk 2 c … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Olive Scones

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1/3 c half & half or milk 1/2 c finely chopped onions 1/4 c Kalmata Olives coarsely chopped 1 1/2 c flour 1 c uncooked oats 1 T sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp dry or 1 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Sauted Lobster and Spinach Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 T peanut oil 2 pounds chicken thighs (boned and quartered) 2 oz butter or ghee 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp coriander 1 T chopped fresh ginger 1/4 tsp chili powder 6 cardamon pods bruised 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Broccoli, Bacon and Onion Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Broccoli, Bacon and Onion Salad 5 cups broccoli florets (from about 1 large bunch) 8 slices bacon 2/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup toasted salted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raisins … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms – Steak, Cheddar and Creamy Horseradish

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4 Portabello Mushroom Caps (cleaned) 5 oz steak sliced thinly Cheese- A mixture is always good: cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack touch of creamy horseradish or Onion Marmalade – garnish tops with a bit of carmelized onions. Baked stuffed mushrooms, are … Continue reading →

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Making Easter Baskets

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Making Easter Baskets – Gardening – Spring Time Bag of Flower Bulbs Hand Shovel or Rake Gardening Gloves 1 basket Cellophane and Ribbon A couple of handfuls of candy Potted Blooming Flower I included a jar of homemade jam to … Continue reading →

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Rice Krispies Treats

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I think my husband grew up on these.  His mom continued to make them for my kids.  Always a hit.  You can kick them up by adding chocolate chips or warming the chocolate and drizzling it over the top.   Kellogg’s® prints … Continue reading →

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Creamed Spinach

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Bag of washed spinach 1/4 Cup of Cream Salt and Pepper Hubby Dennis loves spinach.  The man is not a vegetable lover.  It was less than a month or so ago, I actually caught him hiding green peas under his … Continue reading →

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