Author Archives: Sandy

Butter Chicken (murgh makhani)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

We were in Uganda with friends at the Speke hotel restaurant and they specialized in Indian Cuisine when I first tried this great dish.  It is wonderful.  So many flavors,in it’s like a party in your mouth.  I have loved it every … Continue reading →

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Divinity – Light and Fluffy

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Wait until my sisters read this, it is bound to bring back memories for them.  Since there were 9 kids, and little money, much of our Christmas was baked, crafted and home sewn.   I remember one year mom was particularly stressed not to have enough … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Black Walnut Oil

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 6 baking potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise 7 tbs Black Walnut Oil Choose a fresh herb and highlight it in your potatoes: (basil, chives, thyme, garlic confit – all are wonderful) Directions Place potatoes in large pot. Cover with cold … Continue reading →

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Smoked Fish – Shad, Trout or Salmon

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

BRINE 1 (30 minutes) â– 1 cup kosher salt â– 2 quarts water BRINE (8 to 24 hours) â– 1/2 cup salt â– 2 quarts water â– 1/2 cup maple syrup â– 1 chopped onion â– 3 smashed garlic cloves â– Juice of a lemon â– 1 tablespoon cracked … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies to make you go wild!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My son James’ favorite cookie in the whole world is peanut butter. If you want more peanut crunch, add more peanuts to your liking. Or if you love that chocolate and peanut taste together, add the chocolate chips. My only … Continue reading →

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Guacamole

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 medium avocados, peelled and pitted juice of 1/2 lime 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1-2 T cilantro 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely 1/4 tsp ground cumin Salt … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo – Chunky Red Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 small onion 2-3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped () 1-3 jalapeno peppers 1-2 T chopped cilantro 1-2 T olive oil Salt to taste Combine all the ingredients.  This is best used fresh.  Serve with grilled fish or as … Continue reading →

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Salsa Cruda and Spaghetti

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

 The combination of hot pasta and fresh, cool, ripe tomatoes, basil and garlic is fabulous.  Do not serve cheese with this sauce. 3-4 large, ripe eating tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup good olive … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw with Red Cabbage and Peanuts

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I didn’t eat much coleslaw as a kid, just didn’t.  But upon getting married, my mother-in-law Jacque loved coleslaw.  Her coleslaw was the creamy style without the red cabbage, but right before serving, she would add peanuts, toss and serve.  Good!  … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta with White Beans

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

White Bean Bruschetta   1 cup canned cannelinni white beans 1/4 tsp ground sage 2 T olive oil 12 slices of bruschetta 24 arugula leeaves, washed and shredded 24 roasted red pepper slices virgin olive oil – if desired freshly … Continue reading →

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