Author Archives: Sandy

Shortbread Cookies

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Queen of Scots Shortbread From Dorothy McNett’s Recipe Book at www.dorothymcnett.com. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose unbleached organic flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine sea … Continue reading →

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Puffy Omelette

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup milk or cream salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Separate eggs, beat egg whites until stiff. Set aside. Beat egg yolks, milk, salt and pepper until thick … Continue reading →

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Candy Cane White Chocolate Bark

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Our Famous December Candy From Dorothy McNett’s Recipe Book at www.dorothymcnett.com. 1 pound Guittard’s white satin chocolate 1 cup almonds 1 teaspoon butter 2-3 candy canes, chopped Microwave candy in batter bowl on high for 1 minute. In another bowl, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Nocino

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

From Nocino Liqueur, Makes a Perfect Summertime Backyard Party, by Martha Holmberg, June 09/July 09 30 fresh walnuts, quartered (pod and all) 1 liter vodka or grain alcohol 1 liter white wine 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) granulated sugar Pared zest … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Fruit Cobbler

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Use ANY fruit, such as peaches, apples, apricots, cherries, plums… 1/2 cup butter 3-4 cups fruit and its juices 1-2 tablespoons crystalline candied ginger, if desired 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of sea salt 1 cup unbleached … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Pull Aparts or Monkey Bread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough (Like Grands) or make your own biscuits (see below) 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup margarine and/or walnut oil 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I woke up this morning wanting to make soup for my office luncheon meeting. Up at 5:00 AM, roasting vegetables. Husband looking at me oddly, and finely asking, “What are you making?”. As the vegetables roasted I grabbed a cup … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I love this salad. I remember going to Kansas City and Dennis ordered this salad. Inspired, I went home and imitated it! Easy to make, family and friend favorite. Dennis loves it without the bacon as well. Who would have … Continue reading →

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Tomato, Sweet Pepper and Garbanzo Soup with Rosemary

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Roasted Tomato and Sweet Peppers with Garbanzo Beans and Rosemary Ingredients: 32 oz of Clamato Juice 4 cups of chicken broth – may need to add more as you go 4 12.5-ounce can of garbanzo beans, drained 3 Tablespoons Cumin … Continue reading →

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Fettuccini with Cilantro Lime Shrimp in Ginger Cream Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Fettuccini with Cilantro Lime Shrimp in Ginger Cream Sauce 16 oz heavy cream serves 4 2 T powdered ginger 30-45 minutes to prepare 2 eggplant – 1 cut in batonetts using the outside aubergine edges. 1 eggplant cut diagonally into … Continue reading →

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