Author Archives: Sandy

Breakfast Hash and Eggs

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

As I wake up and everyone in the house is starting to stir and the chorus of “I’m hungry”, I take a gander in my refrigerator and see we have eggs and a bit of leftover meat and decide, let’s … Continue reading →

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Tamale Bites! Feel the love.

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

“This is the love!” Continue reading →

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Southern Style Lemon Meringue Pie – My Dad’s favorite!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Depending upon how tart you like your lemon pie to be, choose the appropriate lemons. Meyers Lemons are sweeter as they are hybrid lemon mixed with a mandarine orange.  Whereas the standard lemon is much tarter – which I like!  … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Well, we are planning for Christmas Eve dinner and this pie is on the menu.  If you don’t have something chocolately, most will feel something is missing. So, this is going to be our Chocolate fix.  So exciting!  4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmigiano

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

“I feel like Italian food tonight.”  This is one of those quick dinners you can make in 30 minutes.  If you are going to serve with pasta or rice, get those started, then move on to pounding your chicken breasts.  … Continue reading →

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Ruby Red Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 small minced onion or scallion 2 Avocado sliced 2 Ruby Red Grapefruits section ed with all pith removed. Section the grapefruit over a dish and save juice.  1 tsp of grapefruit zest Combine zest, juice and minced onions. Let … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Soup,  made ahead, can be fast food.  Just put what want to save for later into jars, and either refrigerate or freeze.  Don’t be afraid to make a lot.  Soup gets better with age.  A good side dish to this soup … Continue reading →

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Green Bean Casserole a la Matthew

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 pound of bacons fried crisp and crumbled or cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 4 cans regular green beans or steam fresh green beans until tender.  2 cups mushrooms sauted in butter 3/4 cup parmesan grated cheese 1/4 cup cheddar grated … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Cranberries

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Cook this stuffing in a casserole dish covered for the first 30 minutes and uncovered for the last 15 so it browns a bit on the outside. 1 box of cornbread stuffing 1 box of bread stuffing mix 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Fettuccine alla Panna – Fettuccine with Cream Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1/2 pound of fettuccine 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream 3/4 – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated freshly ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boil fettucine in salted water. In a large heavy pan, melt butter over low … Continue reading →

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