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Roasted Asparagus

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus Good olive oil Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated parmesan (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if … Continue reading →

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Fig and Olive Tapenade

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I was telling someone the other day that I hadn’t found a tapenade that I loved. I happen to love olives, but tapenade from the store has been left many a month in my refrigerator. Just don’t like it. That … Continue reading →

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Honey Walnut Shrimp – Craving Chinese Food!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

You know how it is, sometimes you just get a craving for asian food! Perfect to serve over butter lettuce as a meal salad or serve with rice or chow mein for a crowd. Ingredients 1 cup water 2/3 cup … Continue reading →

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Bacon Caesar Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Oh my, simple and excellent. 2 cups baby romaine, chopped 1 cup mixed herb salad, prewashed 3 scallions chopped, green and white 6 slices of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled 1/4 cup Girard’s Light Creamy Caesar Dressing Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Silver Palate Cookbook with my modifications Ingredients 4 tbsp sweet butter or Ghee 2 cups chopped onions 12 large carrots (peeled and chopped), or small baby carrots about 2 lbs unpeeled and unchopped 4 cups (950 ml) chicken stock 2 … Continue reading →

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Peanut Coleslaw

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix, packaged, shredded 1 ½ cups red cabbage, packaged, shredded 3/4 cup celery, finely sliced 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 ½ tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Brunch – Croque Madame

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Croque Madame Bacon Caeser Salad Strawberries and Pineapple Slice Skewers Blood Orange Mimosas Coffee with Bailey’s Irish Cream Croque Madame My sons both agreed this tastes like a french toast, ham and cheese, eggs benedict sandwich; … Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Bread pudding 6 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp cardamom 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 15 slices bread (croissants, texas toast, raisin bread). Many recipes recommend removing … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Macadamian Nuts

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 cup butter 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups flour 1/4 cup chopped macadamian nuts Scoop onto parchment paper sprayed with Pam. Using a fork, … Continue reading →

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Waldorf Chicken Salad or Sandwiches

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Salad 2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice 2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced or 1 sweet onion 1 large crisp apple, cored and cut into medium dice 1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 … Continue reading →

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