Semi-Homemade Cooking

Sandra prepares a light and easy afternoon tea menu of Smoked Turkey and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Tuscan Tomato Soup with Basil, Cherry Pecan Spread on Corn Muffins, Strawberry Meringue Cookies and Green Tea Soda.

Sandra puts together the perfect menu for a romantic dinner in front of a cozy cabin fire. It all starts with Wild Mushroom Toasts, followed by Orange Glazed Duck served with Cranberry Wild Rice Dressing and Spinach Saute.

Sandra steps back in time for a meal just like Grandma made, but easier! On the menu is Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes, Roquefort Cheese Chips, Spiced Peach Pie and Grasshopper Ice Cream Cocktails.

Sandra shares a menu of simple, creative comfort food, including Smothered Meatloaf, Cheddar Cheese Baked Potato Soup, Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding and Maple Shakes.

Sandra celebrates the flavors of Louisiana with a simple Southern feast of Creole Catfish, New Orleans Shrimp Pizza, Red Rice, Southern Slaw and a Love Potion cocktail.

Sandra goes south of the border with a Mexican-inspired menu of Spicy Potato Tacos, Jicama Slaw, Yucatan Rice, Rum Caramel Cake and Esta Loca Margaritas.

Sandra visits her hometown outside of Seattle for a charity luncheon. On the menu is French Brie and Ham Baguette, Chicken Caesar Focaccia Sandwiches, Smoky Sun-Dried Tomato Dip, Tiramisu a l'Orange and Poppy Cocktails.

Sandra throws a picnic at Washington State's Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. On the menu is Stuffed Peppadew Peppers, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Mayo, Ciabatta Steak Sandwich, No-Bake Fruit and Cheesecake Parfaits and Zen-gria.

Sandra brightens up a rainy day with some good old-fashioned comfort food. On the menu is Cream of Asparagus Soup, Nicoise on a Roll, Garlic Fries, Grandma Lorraine's Single-Layer Birthday Cake and a PB and J Martini.

Sandra prepares a money-saving brunch menu of Ham and Cheese Quiche, Zucchini Bran Muffins, Beet and Celery Salad, Tropical Fruit Parfaits and Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Sandra sets sail with the perfect menu to wrap up a day on the water. She a dockside feast of Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pecan Cinnamon Angel Food Cake and Castaway Punch.

Sandra goes around the world to create a fun menu with international flavors, including Creamy Green Chile Soup, Butterflied Asian Chicken, Baklava Roll-Ups and Thai Iced Tea.

Sandra visits her favorite childhood fair in Puyallup, WA, to remake her favorite fair foods the semi-homemade way. Recipes include Seattle BBQ Beef Rips, Spring Fair Onion Burgers, Stovetop Scones and Pacific Cider.