Author Archives: Sandy

Country Fried Potatoes

You can take the girl out of the country, but she still wants her fried potatoes! Continue reading

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Spanked Tuna

Nothing is quite as quick as fresh fish.  I happen to love sushi, so of course I love this tuna. You can check out my favourite online fishmonger here! You can serve along side a salad, or serve in taco … Continue reading

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Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach – Mother’s Day Special

6 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1 5-ounce bag baby spinach 2 whole wheat or sourdough English muffins, split horizontally, well toasted 4 large eggs 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Special equipment: 4 1-cup ramekins Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook bacon in … Continue reading

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Mom’s Green Tomato Pie

Servings: 1 Pie Ingredients • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 teaspoons lemon zest • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons butter • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon … Continue reading

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Truffle Brownies

I would love to take credit for these. While I was in Trader Joe’s I picked up a couple of packages. Oh my. Sometimes, Trader Joe’s hits it out of the park. These are so good. Trader Joe’s Truffle Brownies … Continue reading

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Bread and Butter Pickles

I can do better with a bit of practice. It’s been about a week. Had to open the pickles for a test. Hey, somebody has to be in charge of quality. Mmmm, Good. Recipe is a keeper. 1 Gallon Cucumbers … Continue reading

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Chili with Beans

Just got back from vacation. We rented a boat in the Virgin Islands.  I made chili on one of the quiet days.  First 5 days aboard Fuego was peaceful. Then all of a sudden, we ran into a storm, ran … Continue reading

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Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes are delicious, with their golden brown crusts, their light and spongy texture, their rich and tangy flavor, made all the better by the sweetness of the blueberries. They go perfectly with real maple syrup, and maybe a couple … Continue reading

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Maple Peach Syrup

1 can sliced peaches 1/4 cup maple syrup – the real stuff In a sauce pan, simmer the peaches and juice in the sauce pan and allow the juice to reduce down while you are cooking your waffles. Add the … Continue reading

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Blueberry Strawberry Walnut Coffee Cake or Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Topping 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chilled butter Make Topping combining flour, sugar, cinnamon and butter. Should resemble coarse crumbs. Make Batter combining flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. … Continue reading

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