Author Archives: Sandy

Califlower and Potato Curry – allo gobi

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Sandy

Califlower and potato curry I have also had this with carrots added.  Also excellent. Califlower is not my thing but while traveling, a friend ordered this dish and the memory is still with me.  1 ½ cups chopped fresh coconut (or substitute 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Posted on April 2, 2009 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 March 13, 2009 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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Rosemary Olive Scones

Posted on March 9, 2009 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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Cheese Scones

Posted on March 2, 2009 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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Green Pasta – al verde pasta

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Sandy

My mom didn’t have a food processor when I was kid, so all this would have been hand chopped.  I loved green spaghetti night.  I didn’t have the original recipe, so I kept trying to find a recipe that came close.  This … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar-Walnut Streusel

Posted on January 23, 2009 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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Almond Struesel Scones

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Sandy

Almond Streusel 3 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine Scones 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Sauted Lobster and Spinach Salad

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Sandy

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Creamed Spinach

Posted on January 3, 2009 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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