Author Archives: Sandy

Avocado and Corn Salsa

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Sandy

yield: Makes 2 to 3 cups A salsa this simple lives or dies by the quality of the ingredients—ripe avocado, luscious tomato, and a sweet, crunchy ear of corn. Most of my corn salsa recipes call for grilled corn. This … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemon Marmalade

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Sandy

6 Meyer lemons (1 1/2 pounds) 4 cups water 4 cups sugar Special equipment: Cheesecloth Kitchen string 6 (1/2-pint) Mason-type jars, sterilized Preparation Halve lemons crosswise and remove seeds. Tie seeds in a cheesecloth bag. Quarter each lemon half and … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Sandy

Hodgson Mill’s Recipe Ingredients ½ cup Hodgson Mill Steel Cut Oats 2 ½ cups Hodgson Mill Naturally White Flour 1 cup water 1 ½ cups raisins ¾ cup butter 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 … Continue reading →

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Grilled Fresh Salmon and Asparagus with Balsalmic

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Sandy

Ingredients Salmon: 1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon 3/4 stick butter 3-4 cloves garlic juice of one lemon lemon slices for garnish 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil Dry white wine (to taste)(optional) Asparagus: 2 1/2 lbs asparagus about 1/2 in. … Continue reading →

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Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Sandy

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 2 shallots 1 large garlic clove 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1/4 cup plus 1 … Continue reading →

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Ravioli – Swiss Chard and Cheese Filling

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Sandy

6 cups Spinach or Swiss Chard stems and spines removed, finely chopped  12 T oil 12 eggs 1 cup grated cheese or mixture of grated parmesan and ricotta cheese 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves parsley garlic marjarom grated bread crumbs Stuff … Continue reading →

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Arroz con Leche – Rice Pudding

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Sandy

Abby would make this for the kids for breakfast and they would go crazy for it.  It is still a favorite.  I tried to make it on the stovetop like she did, but invariably I burn it. Nothing smells as … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Rice

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Sandy

This is a delicious rice dish to serve with pork or beef, and it’s a great way to use green tomatoes. Servings: 6 people Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 1 bunch green onions, sliced, with most of green (6 to … Continue reading →

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Salt Crusted Rye Bread

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Sandy

Definitely one of my favorite breads. Skip lots of steps by making in a breadmaker and let it do its initial rise in the machine. Then shape, let rise and finish up. Servings: 2 Loaves Salt Crusted Currant Pecan Rye … Continue reading →

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Green Goddess Dressing

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Sandy

This is my new found favorite dressing.  Toss with romaine lettuce.  Perfect served with Croque Monsiere. 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 T tarragon vinegar 1 T anchovy paste 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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