Author Archives: Sandy

Lobster Tagine

Recipe from Tony Bruno. What you’ll need for the Lobster Tagine: 2 lbs. lobster tail (deveined) 3 large shrimp (peeled & deveined) 3 oz. of oyster mushroom 2 oz. of asparagus (cut in half) 2 oz. of sundried tomatoes 2 … Continue reading

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Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients This recipe is from Ina Garten. 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for currants (You can substitute up to 1 cup of whole wheat flour for 1 cup of white.) 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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Cape Cod Fish Cakes

Don’t get me wrong, you cant beat a good seabass or lemon sole but I also have a massive penchant for fish covered in bread crumbs, or even batter for that matter! So I thought Id share my fishcake recipe … Continue reading

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Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Sauce with Thyme

Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Sauce By: The CIA’s Gourmet Meals in Minutes (Lebhar-Friedman Books, 2004) Serve with green beans or gourmet mixed lettuce salad. Ingredients: •2 (1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloins •2 tablespoons vegetable oil •2 garlic cloves, minced … Continue reading

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Mustard Tarragon Butter Sauce with Grilled Chicken or Fish

Mustard Tarragon Butter Sauce for a lower calorie version read further on. Serve with Grilled Chicken or Broiled Fish or Asparagus over mixed gourmet greens. Good for you! 8 oz butter or 1/2 olive oil and 1/2 butter 3 T … Continue reading

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Almond Cake

This is a great cake recipe from Solo Brand Almond Filling maker. But, as usual I always like to add my own twist. And the twist is: fruit and toasted almonds. For fruit, I like apples or pears, peaches or … Continue reading

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Pizza

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St. Patty’s Day Baked Corned Beef

I’m making this for an office luncheon, so I will bake the corned beef, wrap in foil and place in an ice chest, less the ice, to keep warm. I will slice right before serving. Also on the menu, sauteed … Continue reading

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Sauted Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts and Onions

I happen to love cabbage. This can easily be made with brussel sprouts instead of cabbage or add sliced brussel sprouts along with cabbage for a wonderful mixture. Olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 … Continue reading

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Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs, beaten 5 tablespoons light molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts … Continue reading

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