Author Archives: Sandy

Mandarin Wraps/Asian Tortillas

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Mandarin Wraps/Tortillas Recipe comes from Hugh Carpenter. I took his “Rock the Wok” class and love this simple recipe. Servings: 12 tortillas Ingredients2 cups unbleached flour 1 cup boiling water toasted sesame oil for rolling out. Depending upon your filling … Continue reading →

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Make your own cake mix

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This wonderful mix can be substituted for any purchased cake mix. Unlike other homemade cake mix recipes, this one has less fat, so it can be substituted for the purchased cake mix recipes, which often add oil or butter. Prep … Continue reading →

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Jack Stack Kansas City BBQ Beans

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I found this online at Food Network courtesy of Fiorella’s Jack Stack Kansas City Barbeque Restaurant. Perfection. Kansas City Beans Ingredients 1 (32-ounce) can pork and beans 1 cup chopped brisket 1 cup BBQ sauce (recommended: Jack Stack Original) 4 … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cisco You can also mix half butter and crisco, but I like crisco 100%. Water about 3-6 Tablespoons Great for Quiche and sweet pies! Flaky, light and … Continue reading →

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Sausage Mushroom Quiche

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Sausage Mushroom Quiche by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:28pm 6 eggs 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 cup cream or half & half 1/4 cup of chives or leaks 1/4 cup of cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated … Continue reading →

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Hollandaise Sauce – Made with a stick blender!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Hollandaise Sauce – Made with a stick blender! by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:16pm Start to finish: 5 minutes Makes about 3/4 cup Ingredients: 3 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Bistro Roast Turkey or Beef Sandwich

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Bistro Roast Turkey or Beef Sandwich by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 7:55pm Freshly cut french bread or Croissant Mayo Deli Turkey or Beef slices Top with Onion Mamalade Bread & Butter Pickles on top/on the side … Continue reading →

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French Toast – Ham, Cheddar & Orange Marmalade

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Inspired from a snack of crackers, cheddar, and orange marmalade spread with cream cheese I found in a Perth Vending machine. These flavors were perfection. You could bake this instead of frying, and top with a few toasted almonds. Good … Continue reading →

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Red Onion Marmalade

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4-6 large Red Onions 2 T Olive Oil 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp thyme or sage 1 tsp salt 1 tsp course ground pepper 1/4 cup balsalmic vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar Cut onions tops and bottoms off, slice … Continue reading →

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White Fluffy Meringue Frosting

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:25pm Original Recipe Yield 1 frosting for two layer 8 or 9 inch round cake Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 egg whites … Continue reading →

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