Author Archives: Sandy

Carrot Cake with Black Walnuts

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 2 c sugar 1 1/4 c oil 4 large eggs 2 c flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 3 c grated carrots 1 c chopped and toasted Black Walnuts FROSTING 12 oz powdered sugar … Continue reading →

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Marlowe’s BBQ Dry Rub

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 3 cups paprika 2 cups sugar 2 cups garlic powder 1 cup salt 1 cup onion powder 1 cup seasoned salt (recommended: Lowery’s) 1/2 cup chili powder 1/2 cup black pepper 1/2 cup Black Magic seasoning, recipe follows Directions … Continue reading →

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Lobster Quesadillas

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 2 pounds thawed frozen or fresh cooked lobster meat 10 (8-inch) flour tortillas 2 pounds cream cheese 1 pound Cheddar, shredded 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1 roasted red onion, chopped 3 roasted plum tomatoes, chopped 4 tablespoons Sriracha (Thai … Continue reading →

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Ancho Chili Honey Basted Quail

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 1 dried ancho chile 1 cup hot water 1 chopped garlic clove 1/8 cup honey 1 teaspoon kosher salt About 12 semi-boneless quail (1 or 2 per person) Directions Soak ancho chile in 1 cup of hot water for … Continue reading →

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Peach Cobbler

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Adapted from Paula Dean’s Peach Cobbler from The Lady and Sons Ingredients 4 cups peeled, sliced peaches 2 cups sugar, divided 1 tsp Almond Extract 1/2 cup water 8 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 cups milk … Continue reading →

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Holiday Ham with Apple Bourbon Glaze

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This recipe is for “ready to eat” or “fully cooked” hams—not fresh hams. Try to buy hams that have been minimally processed, preferably, bone-in and unsliced with a nice cap of fat. INGREDIENTS •1 fully cooked ham or half-ham •1 … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Black Walnut Cookies

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Modified from Martha Stewart’s Recipe: Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 pound good-quality milk chocolate, 4 ounces coarsely chopped and 4 ounces cut into 1/4-inch chunks … Continue reading →

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Carrot Casserole

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients: 2 cups carrots 1 cup sugar 1/4 tablespoon flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 stick butter, softened 2 eggs cinnamon Directions: Clean carrots and slice–no need to peel. Cook and mash carrots (easy to do in food processor but … Continue reading →

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Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

•2 containers (7.5 Oz. Container) Pillsbury Country Style Biscuits (20 Biscuits) •5 Tablespoons Johnny’s Great Caesar Garlic Spread And Seasoning •½ cups Italian Cheese Blend, Finely Shredded •5 Tablespoons Butter, Melted Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a pan … Continue reading →

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Roasted Asparagus

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus Good olive oil Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated parmesan (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if … Continue reading →

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