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About: Olya Sandstrom
Recent Posts by Olya Sandstrom
Rhubarb pie with strawberries and almonds
Chicken Yakitori
My family and I love chicken yakitori, its an easy dish with so many subtle variations that change the flavor. This version is one of our favorites and is the most basic. Soak the wood skewers for at least an hour before grilling. You can cook with chicken breast or thighs but the best flavor comes from thighs and...
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Beautiful white
Glazed Carrots on the Grill
Quick and easy recipe of glazed carrots on the grill. Perfect side dish for meat or fish. Blanch the carrots in boiling water until half done or cook in the microwave and then finish on the grill. I just use a cooktop grill, if you use a grill outside it will be cook even faster....
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Spooky!
Another beautiful morning!
Tips for perfect Sangria
Soak the fruits in wine overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Keep frozen fruit away from the sangria, freshly chopped fruit will bring out the flavors of the wine.
Choose seasonal fruits. In the summer, use peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Apples, grapes, pears in the fall; oranges, lemon, and pomegranate seeds in the winter.
Let it chill...
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Good Morning Spring!
Langostini Sandwich
This is a take on the classic lobster roll. We had some leftover langostini and decided to try something different from what we usually make from them. It’s important to not use too much mayonnaise and if you cook the langostini first, let it cool before mixing or the mayonnaise will turn really runny....
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