Author Archives: Sandy

Tuna Croquettes

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions (white finely diced, or scallions) 1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 cups mashed potatoes (best if you use chilled leftovers) 2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked (important … Continue reading →

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Spring Green Salad with Shrimp and Avocado

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Spring Mix Greens Cucumber peeled and sliced Lime Ceviche Shrimp from Costco – this is so good! Avocado Olive oil White Balsalmic Vinegar Arrange on your plate, drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsalmic. Grab your fork! Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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Pork Rib Roast Herbs de Provence with Mashed Potatoes and Mango Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Bring the Rib Roast to room temperature. Preheat oven 400 degrees Wash and pat dry with paper towels. Place on roasting rack. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs de provence Place in oven uncovered in 400 degree oven … Continue reading →

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Grilled Cheese – Brie and Pineapple Jam

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients •Fresh egg bread •Slices of brie ( a little goes a long way) •Pineapple jam •Butter Method 1.Butter the bread on the outsides and spread a thin layer of pineapple jam on the inside 2.Place on a skillet on … Continue reading →

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Apricot Pineapple Walnut Conserve

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Not too long ago, I put out the word that I wanted the recipes or the favorite foods that everyone remembered growing up. My husband’s brother Jon asked if I had the recipe for his mom’s Apricot jam and he … Continue reading →

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Pear Tart

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I seem to love rustic, artesian presentations and to me, this tart is just that. I think you could make this in a dutch oven while camping and the crowd would go silent. ingredients 5 william pears 90g butter 90g … Continue reading →

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Poached Pears Muscat Beaume de Venise Sabayon

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

The first time I ever had sabayon was at a cooking class at the tower club in Oxnard. The chef served Champagne Sabayon with fresh berries. I practically licked my dessert plate! So, being a fan of Sabayon and pears, … Continue reading →

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Manilla Clams with Coconut Lemon Grass, Thai Curry and Ginger

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 T Canola oil 2 inch piece of ginger, smashed with back side of knife 1 stalk lemon grass, remove first layer and cut on bias into 2 inch pieces Lime zest 1 tsp Thai Red Curry Paste (gonlongol) 2 … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cinnamon Black Walnut Muffin Donuts

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I was watching food network the other night and this was one of the “most favorite things to eat”. This recipe is by Kathleen Stewart of the Downtown Bakery & Creamery in Healdsburg, CA. The recipe appeared in Fine Cooking … Continue reading →

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Awesome Crab Cakes

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

A friend from Maryland invited us to a crab boil exlusively from Harbour House Crabs.  We spread newspapers out on the table and crack open the crabs with our Old Bay seasoned hands, savoring the tender white morsels from the crab. I have never … Continue reading →

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