Author Archives: Sandy

Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

  2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading →

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Brushetta – Old Fashion Garlic Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Toasted  bread with garlic and olive oil. 12 slices of good rustic bread, baguette preferred  – cut 1/2 inch thick 1-2 garlic cloves – cut in half 1/3 to 1/2 cup virgin olive oil, a fruity olive oil is best Toast … Continue reading →

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Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean Raspberry and Grand Marnier Sauce, … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Cake – Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract … Continue reading →

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Best French Toast, Ever

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This is a breakfast fit for a King, I mean husband.  Serve my wonderful daughter breakfast in bed.  She woke up happy.    Adapted from Robert Quarry’s recipe book “Simply Wonderful Recipes for Wonderfully Simple Foods”.  Dennis came across a few … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato, Lentil and Chorizo Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 ¾ quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade olive oil 2 large carrots, peeled 2 celery stalks, sliced evenly 2 medium onions, peeled and rough chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 ¾ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and rough chopped … Continue reading →

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Fried Potatoes and Chorizo

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Twenty years ago, Dennis and I would go to Mrs. Olson’s on Hollywood Beach, and have these potatoes. This little place always had a swarm of people with coffee cups in hand waiting for a table. We loved taking a … Continue reading →

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Peruvian Shrimp Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 20-24 raw shrimp with the tails on; furry feet and shells removed (shells can be saved for making shrimp stock later) Olive oil; a drizzle to coat … Continue reading →

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Walnut Preserves

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Sweet Whole Walnut Preserves (UNGUYZ MURAPA) -Irina Della Rossa 100 Green Walnuts (in shell) 3 kg sugar 10 gr. cloves 10 gr. cinnamon 10 gr. cardamon 0.5 kg burnt lime (quicklime, or gir) 75 gr. alum (sheeb) Peel green walnuts … Continue reading →

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Chili Verde – Quick!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I am craving Chili Verde. Planned on going to breakfast Sunday morning, but opted for an american restaurant. I need chili verde now! I do have pork loin roast that Dennis cooked on Friday night, and I have a can … Continue reading →

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