Author Archives: Sandy

Scones – Best Ever!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I am a about to take a professional cooking class and so you probably are going to not like what I am going to say, but I have to say it. The best scones in the whole wide world are … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Your family is going to lick their plates clean! This is so very good and rich that after eating it I racked my brain on ways to make it healthier. My big decisions? Add vegetables to it! I am thinking … Continue reading →

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Eggs Portugal a Savory Bread Pudding

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Jackie made this breakfast dish for us a few times. I asked her for the recipe. As she got a little older Jon took over the kitchen and always made great scrambled eggs and of course, lots of bacon. I … Continue reading →

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Broiled Salmon with Cream Cheese and Capers

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Salmon Filet Salt & Pepper 1 white onion finely diced 1 package Cream Cheese 1 small bottle of capers Finely chopped dill – Optional Black olives – Optional 1 Carrot for garnish Rinse salmon filet and dry. Lay on a … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Avocado & Cucumber

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 small onion roughly chopped 4 cucumbers 2 avocados Juice from 2 limes 1 clove garlic Salt and Pepper to taste Tabasco or Jalapeno to your taste. Chopped Cilantro – for garnish Take all the ingredients and using a blender, … Continue reading →

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Pate Duck en Croute

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy
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Kiwi Mandarin Jam

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Daughter Denny Lauren and I made several jams for James and Christine’s wedding reception for gifts. Kiwi Mandarin is definitely good and it looks so pretty also. I love the seeds swimming in the jam. But, some people I know, … Continue reading →

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Lemon Filling, Lemon Poppyseed Lace Cake

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Mmmm tasty. Daughter Denny and I made this for Mother’s Day brunch this year. 2 boxes Lemon Cake Mix 1 Can Poppy Seeds 4- 8 Tablespoons of Lemoncello Liqueur 3 jars lemon curd (or you can make your own) 1 … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Most of us know the pleasures of cooking with wine — and not just sipping a glass of something while standing at the stove, if you like to do this you might also want to check this freestanding wine cooler … Continue reading →

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Thai Peanut Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Went to Oregon for a long weekend. Had a great time other than the flight, but that is another story, not to mention a lost bag. Great to see Dennis’ daughter Terri and Dan and the kids. Spent some time … Continue reading →

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