Author Archives: Sandy

Au Gratin Potatoes

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Sandy

Ingredients: Servings: 88  8   Servings Size   Update   cooking spray, 1 spray 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups skim milk 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded … Continue reading →

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Blenheim Apricot Jam

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Sandy

Add blanched and peeled apricot kernels to each jar before sealing. How many? I’m not sure. I put up half-pint jars with 3, 4, 5 and 6 kernels per jar. Fruit-to-sugar ratio by volume 3:2 Fruit-to-sugar ratio by weight 5:4 … Continue reading →

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Tropical Avocado Salsa

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Sandy

2 cups of finely diced tropical fruit such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, papaya 2 hass avocados pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped 1 serrano or jalepeno pepper finely diced … Continue reading →

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Molasses Baked Onions

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Sandy

Rich and sweet, these onions are adapted from Angela Shelf Medearis’s recipe for Honey-Baked Onions in The African-American Kitchen. They’re… more › Ingredients 4 large sweet onions such as Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Oso Sweet (3 to 4 lb total) … Continue reading →

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BBQ Sauce

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Sandy

Start with a base of purchased BBQ sauce, add soy sauce, and brown sugar and balsalmic vinegar.  Heat to blend to taste.  Coffee adds a great base note to many soups and sauces. If you want to build from scratch, … Continue reading →

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Salmon Confit with Arugula and Balsalmic Reduction

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Sandy

Salmon Confit with Arugula and Balsalmic Reduction If there is one fish I love, it is salmon.  My husband just doesn’t like it.  So, instead of a main course, I can get away with a Salmon salad or make it … Continue reading →

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Crispy Roasted Potato Cubes or Fries

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Sandy

Heat oven 450 degrees. Potatoes (any kind, red, sweet, idaho) chop into 1 inch cubes or into 1/2 inch fries Arrange on sheet pan, single layer only or they will not brown.: These potatoes are very versatile. You can use any … Continue reading →

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Everything Cookies! My favorites.

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Sandy

I revamped the recipe found on the back of Nestle’s Chocolate Chips, Oat Chocolate Chip, incorporating everything but the kitchen sink. And if you’re craving a hassle-free indulgence, you can also order these gourmet chocolate chip cookies delivery. Servings: 8 … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Rhubarb Pie

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Sandy

6-7 stalks [1 3/4 pounds] fresh rhubarb, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices [about 5 cups] 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup flour Pinch salt 1 [15 … Continue reading →

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Navy Bean Soup

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Sandy

One of the staples for dinner was Navy Bean Soup.  With 9 kids, I mean 9 hungry kids and two adults to feed, Navy Bean Soup was seen a lot at our house.  Being the eighth kid, it was always … Continue reading →

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