Category Archives: My Pantry

If you have prepared your pantry, you can whip up some great meals and snacks in short order. Everyone will think you have magic!

Garam Masala

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, … Continue reading →

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Canned Peaches

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy
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Canned Apricots

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

You can always spice each jar a little different from each other. Variations: bitter almond, lavender, vanilla bean, star anise, cardamom; or try a combination coriander, nutmeg and cardamom.

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Green Goddess Dressing

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This is my new found favorite dressing.  Toss with romaine lettuce.  Perfect served with Croque Monsiere. 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 T tarragon vinegar 1 T anchovy paste 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Pear Butter with Cardamom

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Pear Butter with Cardamom by Sandra Nickerson on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:27am 10-12 Barlett Pears – Peel and dice 6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 3 Cups White or Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Cardamom powder 1 teaspoon salt Add lemon … Continue reading →

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Red Onion Marmalade

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4-6 large Red Onions 2 T Olive Oil 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp thyme or sage 1 tsp salt 1 tsp course ground pepper 1/4 cup balsalmic vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar Cut onions tops and bottoms off, slice … Continue reading →

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Make your own cake mix

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This wonderful mix can be substituted for any purchased cake mix. Unlike other homemade cake mix recipes, this one has less fat, so it can be substituted for the purchased cake mix recipes, which often add oil or butter. Prep … Continue reading →

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Basil Dressing

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This is Ina Garten’s recipe.  Excellent. 1 cup good mayonnaise 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions) 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 teaspoons chopped garlic … Continue reading →

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I can do better with a bit of practice. It’s been about a week. Had to open the pickles for a test. Hey, somebody has to be in charge of quality. Mmmm, Good. Recipe is a keeper. 1 Gallon Cucumbers … Continue reading →

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Garlic Confit

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Everyone will think you are a slave to the kitchen, NOT!! Continue reading →

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