Author Archives: Sandy

Pear Crostata with Figs and Honey

Pears.  Pears and cardamom.  Have you discovered this amazing taste mixture?   I make a Pear Cardamom Butter and it flies off the pantry shelf. Never any left after a week.  Dennis will eat it on his pork, pour some on … Continue reading

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Double Pork Chops and Apple Gravy

2 double cut thick pork chops Salt and Pepper the Pork Chops.  Sear Pork Chops in cast iron frying pan, and then finish in a 350 degree oven.  Make pork gravy with apple juice instead of water or broth.  Serve with hot … Continue reading

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Bread Pudding Muffins

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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Chocolate Torte – Flourless Cake

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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Pear Butter with Cardamom

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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Bistro Ham and Pepper Jelly Sandwich

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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Baked Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

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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Dill Pickles

My mother made wonderful pickles.  I remember one year she had tasted the neighbors pickles and enjoyed them so much, she used the neighbors recipe.  They turned out way so sour, too much vinegar.  She was so disappointed!  I remember … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan – Parmigiana di Melanzani

1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch slices Salt Flout 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups your favorite pasta sauce 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly greated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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Meatloaf Sandwich

Came home yesterday and all the meatloaf was gone!  I had my mind set on a meatloaf sandwich. A bit of mayonnaise on fresh Sheepherder’s White Bread, dill pickle slice and you have a very fulfilling sandwich – a manwich.  … Continue reading

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