Author Archives: Sandy

Asian Lime Shrimp

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound medium fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Fig Preserves

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

24 figs sliced into 6-8 segments 2 Cups White Wine or Water Juice from one orange and 1 lemon 2 vanilla beans, sliced to release the beans 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 3 Cups Brown Sugar 1 Cup … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Liqueur – Nocino

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Since I have the trees, I picked about 100 black walnuts and set about to make the infusion of Black Walnut Liqueur. Don’t be too eager, it won’t be ready for about 12 months! 100 Black Walnuts quartered – You … Continue reading →

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Chipolte Mayonnaise – Reduced Fat Style with all the flavor

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lowfat mayonnaise 1/2 cup greek style yogurt or nonfat sour cream 2 chipotles in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1/2 lime, juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper This is a staple in my kitchen pantry. … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Chipolte Mayonnaise

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Pulled Pork Your favorite buns or my Brioche Buns Chipolte Mayonnaise Oh so good! For you pulled pork, add BBQ sauce. My favorite other than homemade is ______________. Top with Coleslaw, or Bread and Butter Pickles and Chipolte Mayonnaise. You’re … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Taco with Chipolte Mayo

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

So very good, a little sweet, a little heat, lip smackin’ good! Awesome bites. Pulled pork BBQ Sauce 1 Chipolte Pepper in Adobe Sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise Grated Cheddar Chopped Cabbage Slaw or Lettuce – your choice Fresh Guacamole Corn … Continue reading →

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Jamaican Cherry Guava Jelly

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Jamaican Cherry or Strawberry Tree Berry choose the name you prefer and Guava, perfect combination. 4 12 oz cans guava juice Juice from 2 lemons Strawberry Tree Fruit (aka Jamaican Cherry) This fruit is full of pectin, and will jell … Continue reading →

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Artesian Cinnamon Biscuits

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Make your favorite biscuits Cut into biscuits Coat with melted butter and dip into cinnamon sugar (1 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon) Place in a buttered baking dish 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter bring to a boil for … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ina Garten suggests a quick and easy dessert, and I cannot agree more. Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls, top with hot espresso. Serve. My whole family loves this! When you want to have your guests stay after dinner huddled … Continue reading →

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Molasses Brown Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 5 eggs 1 egg yolks 1 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups dark rye flour 2-3 cups whole wheat flour (depends upon the consistency of the … Continue reading →

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