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Veggie Wellington – Mushrooms, Spinach, Roasted Butternut Squash

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Sandy

This has great eye appeal and it tastes great. Basically, you cook each of the ingredients independently and cool, then assemble and bake. Serves 8-10 1 sheet of Puff Pastry – Keep frozen until all your ingredients are cooked. 1 … Continue reading →

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Corn Casserole

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Sandy

Had this corn casserole at an office pot luck and it is so very good and easy to make. I know that Paula Dean has a version and there are many versions made with Jiffy corn mix. You can also … Continue reading →

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Puff Pastry filled with Sweet Potato

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sandy

Simple, but great tasting recipes. Puff Pastry – thaw for an hour before using 1 baked sweet potato 1 cup Crushed Ameretti Cookies While the sweet potato is still warm mix in the crushed cookies. That is the filling. Cut … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Sandy

Pumpkin Pie.  All my childhood memories of Pumpkin Pie are from Thanksgiving. My Mom loved to bake.  Today, that is easy to say, I mean I have the help of my Kitchenaid mixer, my Breadmaker which I use mostly to … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Carrot Soup

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Sandy

It is nearing Halloween and with all the great pumpkins and squash and carrots, it has to be the beginning of soup! I love soup and give me bread and I am happy. I blame it all on my mother … Continue reading →

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Holiday Ham with Apple Bourbon Glaze

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Sandy

This recipe is for “ready to eat” or “fully cooked” hams—not fresh hams. Try to buy hams that have been minimally processed, preferably, bone-in and unsliced with a nice cap of fat. INGREDIENTS •1 fully cooked ham or half-ham •1 … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Black Walnut Oil

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients 6 baking potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise 7 tbs Black Walnut Oil Choose a fresh herb and highlight it in your potatoes: (basil, chives, thyme, garlic confit – all are wonderful) Directions Place potatoes in large pot. Cover with cold … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Cranberries

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

Cook this stuffing in a casserole dish covered for the first 30 minutes and uncovered for the last 15 so it browns a bit on the outside. 1 box of cornbread stuffing 1 box of bread stuffing mix 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Green Bean Casserole a la Matthew

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

1 pound of bacons fried crisp and crumbled or cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 4 cans regular green beans or steam fresh green beans until tender.  2 cups mushrooms sauted in butter 3/4 cup parmesan grated cheese 1/4 cup cheddar grated … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan Pie

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

Pecan Pie – 4 eggs lightly beaten 1  cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 Tablespoons Bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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