Author Archives: Sandy

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Sandy

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 3:54pm Mix your favorite brownies, mix your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough. (Or buy them). Spread the brownie mix on the bottom layer in a parchment lined … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Sandy

This recipe is quick and easy if you start with baked chicken from your local Vons. Continue reading →

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Making Easter Baskets

Posted on March 25, 2010 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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Pear Butter with Cardamom

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Sandy

Pear Butter with Cardamom by Sandra Nickerson on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:27am 10-12 Barlett Pears – Peel and dice 6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 3 Cups White or Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Cardamom powder 1 teaspoon salt Add lemon … Continue reading →

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Baked Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Sandy

3 Tablespoons Walnut Oil or butter but remember the Walnut adds a richness that is exceptional.) 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Pears: halved, cored, peeled 1/2 C Chardonnay Mix ingredients in an oven proof pan or frying pan. Bake at … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Torte – Flourless Cake

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Sandy

Use the best chocolate you can afford. This cake is extremely rich, and tastes like the most delicious, silkiest, most supremely-chocolate ganache you’ve ever had which is also offered and sold by some of the leading online Cake Shops similar … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms – Steak, Cheddar and Creamy Horseradish

Posted on February 26, 2010 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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Rice Krispies Treats

Posted on February 23, 2010 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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Bread Pudding Muffins

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Sandy

Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Lightly grease with butter, or spray with a non stick vegetable spray, a 9 x 13 x 2 inch (23 x 33 … Continue reading →

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Bistro Ham and Pepper Jelly Sandwich

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Sandy

Ham pulled into small pieces Kaiser Roll for each sandwich – Lightly Toasted 1 T Marscapone Cheese 1 tsp Pepper Jelly 2 T Marinated Onions 4 slices of Bread and Butter pickles Mix the marscapone cheese and pepper jelly together. … Continue reading →

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