Author Archives: Sandy

Three Citrus Marmalade – Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Three Citrus Marmalade adapted from several marmalade recipes in “So Easy to Preserve“ Multimedia message Yield: 3 1/2 pints 2 pink grapefruit 3 lemons 4 navel oranges 1/2 tsp baking soda 6 cups of sugar 1 pkg low sugar pectin … Continue reading →

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Marmalade Plum Cake – Mmm Good!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 Yellow Cake Mix 3 eggs 1/2 Cup Butter 1 tsp Orange Extract 3/4 Cup Marmalade – yes, I used homemade As soon as you think you are going to make this cake, take the eggs out and let them … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Salad without the Chicken!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Salad Ingredients: 1 large cabbage chopped 1 pkg green onions chopped 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds 2 pkgs top ramin noodles (add just before serving) Mandarin orange slices Dressing 1 cup oil 1/4 cup rice … Continue reading →

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Basil Dressing

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This is Ina Garten’s recipe.  Excellent. 1 cup good mayonnaise 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions) 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 teaspoons chopped garlic … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Jam

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Blueberry Jam by Sandra Nickerson on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8:14pm from Saving the Season BECKETT’S BLUEBERRIES 2.5 lbs berries, about 8 cups 1.5 lbs sugar, 3 heaping cups (I decided the straight 2:1 ratio suggested by the Blueberry … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Drain and rinse 1 can black beans Drain and rinse 1 can corns Add diced white sweet onion Add diced bell peppers Add 1 diced hot pepper – jalapeno or serano (optional) Toss with Champagne Vinegarette Chill  and serve

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Chopped Cabbage Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Chopped Cabbage Chopped green onions Cherry tomatoes cut in halves Salt and Pepper Vadalia Onion Dressing

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Butter Lettuce and Watermelon Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Butter Lettuce Tiny watermelons cut in half.  Use melon as serviing bowl.  Scoop out watermelon. Slice some. Add Butter Lettuse, top with finely diced red onioin, add diced watermelon.  Serve with Balsalmic Vinegarette. Salt and Pepper to taste.

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Cheddar, Bacon, Chive Biscuits

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

From Bon Appetit, February 2010 Makes 15 biscuits In a food processor, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the butter cubes and pulse until a course meal forms, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a large … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Posted on August 22, 2025 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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