Author Archives: Sandy

Artesian Apple Pie

I love pie.  Spice apple pie. Pie al mode.  Pie with cinnamon and spice that leaves a trail throughout the house. During thanksgiving, I am usually out of pie pans, and so this artesian pie you can make with out … Continue reading

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T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread

T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread 3 packs              Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 1 cup                frozen onion 3                      eggs, beaten 1/3 cup             vegetable oil 1/3 cup             milk 1 lb                   bacon (cooked, crumbled) 2 cups              shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 can               cream style … Continue reading

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Turkeys, Turkeys, and more Turkeys

My daughter Denny, family friend Colleen and I spent the evening with a bunch of Turkeys!  Well, it didn’t start out that way.  After heading to the store and buying Peanut Butter Cups Double Stuffed Oreos Whoppers Pumpkin Seeds or … Continue reading

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Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots

Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided 1/2 pound shallots, thinly sliced Coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup … Continue reading

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Gourmet Smoked Turkey or Chicken Salad

Years ago, I tasted this smoked turkey salad.  At the time, I made a mental note that I had to make my own version. It was so delicious.  I happen to love chicken or turkey salad, but this one has … Continue reading

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Green Salad – Beets, Pears and Goat Cheese

I didn’t discover my love for beets until a year or so ago.  Memories of pickled beets on my salad at the little diner kept me away from beets for years.  The earthy sweetness of the beets and the pears … Continue reading

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Turkey en Croute

  Puff Pastry 6 sheets (3 frozen packs) Egg wash Whole Turkey Salt & Pepper Rosemary Whole Garlic 2 lemons cut into wedges Oven proof tray just large enough to hold the bird. I prefer an oval stainless serving platter. … Continue reading

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Beef and Chorizo Enchiladas

3 pounds ground beef 1 pound chorizo (if you don’t like, substitute with additional ground beef) 1/4 cup taco seasoning (or more to your taste) red enchilada sauce or Mexican style hot tomato sauce salt and pepper corn tortillas Corn … Continue reading

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Turkey and Chipolte Cheese Panini by Ryan

Chipolte Cheddar Sliced Deli Style Turkey (you could use ham also) Spinach and Parmesan Dip made by Lighthouse Garlic Butter Baby Bell Mushrooms – sliced Green Onions – sliced Rustic Ciabatta Bread Rolls Spread each side of the bread roll … Continue reading

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Chorizo Lasagna with eggplant, mushroom and spinach

Sure most of us have had eggplant lasagna or beef lasagna or chicken lasagna, and you can go that direction if you want to, but I had chorizo in my refrigerator and dinner time was approaching… While many people like … Continue reading

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