Monthly Archives: December 2012

Strawberry-Port Wine Jam

Posted on December 12, 2012 by terry

SO… this is just a little bit of a cheater recipe. I took the strawberry-red wine jam used in those really nice Strawberry Cookie Bars back in October, swapped out a nice bit of port for the red wine, and … Continue reading →

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Caramel Puff Corn

Posted on December 11, 2012 by terry

Warning: this stuff is wicked simple to make, and really tasty, almost addictive –  so try to make it when you have folk coming over, or mebbe as a giftable, ’cause if you just make it to have around the … Continue reading →

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Curry Mustard in the Drawing Room…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by terry

no, you don’t need to figure out who done what to whom (whom to who?), and you don’t even need to especially love curry; today’s two recipes will set you up very nicely with a tasty (and stoopidly easy) basic … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Sloppy Joe ‘Za

Posted on December 7, 2012 by terry

Rich was coming home from a week in Rhode Island and, even tho’ his flight was due in a bit past seven, and so we wouldn’t be home until eight-ish, he likes to have a little sumpin’ sumpin’ for a … Continue reading →

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Brandied Cherries

Posted on December 6, 2012 by terry

I had made this pretty darned kickin’ cheesecake ice cream, and, yeh, it was good and all, but it needed a little sumpin’. Like mebbe cherries. Like mebbe brandied cherries. Good thing I took advantage of those sales last summer … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake Ice Cream

Posted on December 5, 2012 by terry

You may recall, earlier this year I scored a deal on a small ice cream/frozen yogurt maker at Costco; just $25, and I figured it’d be perfect for making dairy-free iced treats for Rich. Then, I tried my hand on … Continue reading →

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Russian Salad

Posted on December 4, 2012 by terry

Traditionally, Salade Russe is a combination of cooked potatoes and assorted veggies tossed with mayonnaise; sometimes formed into a mold, and often served at New Year’s along side cold turkey and champagne. It is also known as Olivier Salad. I … Continue reading →

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Mayonnaise – and more better Spicy Russian Dressing

Posted on December 3, 2012 by terry

Yep, fresh, home made mayonnaise is as close as your blender. Now, I’ve made mayonnaise before; the egg-free version is very nice, and a snap to make using an immersion blender. My take on Spanish-style Allioli was also lovely, if … Continue reading →

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