Author Archives: Sandy

Just got back from vacation. We rented a boat in the Virgin Islands.  I made chili on one of the quiet days.  First 5 days aboard Fuego was peaceful. Then all of a sudden, we ran into a storm, ran … Continue reading →

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Salt 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 1 … Continue reading →

2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup firm butter or margarine 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1/2 cup lemon curd   Coarse or granulated sugar, if desired       … Continue reading →

Cinnamon Rolls by Sandra Nickerson on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:39pm This is the Cinnamon Roll (Bun) that we have come to love in North America; big, rich, and full of ground cinnamon , sugar, and butter. Although you … Continue reading →

Fig Preserves with Fennle and Sage Honey by Sandra Nickerson on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8:27pm FIG PRESERVES WITH FENNEL AND SAGE HONEY BASIC RATIO by wieght 5:4 BASIC RATIO by volume 3:2 2.2 pounds (1 kg) black mission … Continue reading →

Canning Whole Fruit – Plums, Apricots, Peaches by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:56pm Canning whole fruit like this couldn’t be easier, because beyond washing, the fruit needs no prepping (some recipes recommend piercing the skin with … Continue reading →

Braised Lamb Shanks – From Tom Valenti’s Cookbook This is without a doubt the most requested recipe I’ve ever created. Lamb shanks are one of the cuts of meat that benefit most from long, slow braising. Don’t omit the step … Continue reading →

Spring Cleaning – Organizing My Spice Cabinet and Rack by Sandra Nickerson on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 4:59pm I saw a a blog a couple of weeks ago, and it has inspired me to get cleaning. That, and the … Continue reading →

From scratch (See below for cake mix recipe) 3 cups cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 … Continue reading →