Name: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee
Uploaded: 2025-04-19T03:36:56.000Z
Description: Sandra Lee shares techniques for combining fresh ingredients with store-bought items. The result is mouthwatering meals and desserts, prepared in minutes, that taste like they were made from scratch.

Sandra Lee shares techniques for combining fresh ingredients with store-bought items. The result is mouthwatering meals and desserts, prepared in minutes, that taste like they were made from scratch.

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Sandra shares her semi-homemade take on tapas. On the menu: Oriental Pork Wrappers, Black Bean Quesadillas, Sesame Chicken Drumettes, White Wine Cooler and Sassy Sangria.

Open House: Tapas and Wine

Sandra throws a semi-homemade dinner party. On the menu: Crabby Bisque, Candied Walnut Butter Salad, Steak Pinwheels with Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffing and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, and Frosty Lemon Chiffon Pie.

Dinner Party

Sandra shows how to create some of her favorite takeout dishes, including Chorizo Taquitos, Pan-Fried Dumplings, Kahlua Tiramisu and Beer Margaritas.

Take Out and Take In

Sandra adds her semi-homemade spin to some favorite desserts. She shows how easy it is to make her Strawberry Creme Cake, Boston Creme Cupcakes, Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, Oatmeal Date Spice Cookies.

Cookies, Cakes and Cupcakes

Sandra whips up Berry Cookie Cobblers, Rum Raspberry Trifles and Banana Purses before pouring out Rose Sangrias and Sorbet Shots.

Desserts and Drinks

Sandra whips up us some simple and sexy foods. Recipes include White Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Fondue, Tropical Salmon and Bellinis.

Sexy Soiree

Sandra shows how to whip up some of her favorite candy treats. She makes Caramel Popcorn Cones, Cherry Lollipops, Meringue Smooches, Fondant Marshmallows and Lollipop Pots.

Candy

Sandra shows how easy it is to make her favorite comfort foods, including Beefy Stew, Southwestern Turkey Chili and Cornbread and Bread Pudding with Caramel Rum Sauce.

Comfort Food

Sandra shares an inexpensive yet elegant menu for easy entertaining. She prepares Smoked Salmon and Olive Blini, Tea Sandwiches, Sherry Tea Cakes and Raspberry Fondue with Meringue Cloud Hearts.

Easy and Elegant

Sandra whips up some decadent chocolate desserts. She shows how to make Chocolate Peak Cupcakes, Frozen Chocolate Cookie Cake, Butterscotch Bon-Bons and Sensuous Chocolate Truffles.

Chocolate

Sandra heads outside for a semi-homemade weekend barbecue. On the menu: Baby Back Ribs, Hamburger Dogs, Beer Salmon, Baked Beans and Chocolate Buttermilk Pie.

Weekend Gathering

Sandra prepares her tastiest bird ever, along with her semi-homemade stuffing and Mini Pumpkin Spice Cakes. Plus, she shares her Thanksgiving Day emergency fixes.

Thanksgiving

Sandra throws together an incredible dessert buffet for the holidays. On the menu: Sugar Plum Pops, Christmas Crescent Ring and three festive angel food cakes.

Holiday Show

Sandra packs up her cooler with semi-homemade treats for a fun beach bash. On the menu: Bay Shrimp and Avocado Salad, Crab Bake, Shangri-Lee Lobster with Crispy Spinach. Life's a Beach Cake and a Beach Paradise cocktail.

Beach Bash

Sandra throws an easy-breezy summer party by the pool. The festive menu includes Artichoke and Black Bean Nachos, Peach Party Punch and Grilled Fruit Kebabs.

Pool Party

Sandra is joined by her niece to help to prepare some kid-friendly finger foods. Recipes include Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce, Pillow Dogs, Cupcake Layer Cake and Cranberry Citrus Punch.

Cooking with Kids

Sandra shows the most efficient way to decorate a cake for any occasion, from an adorable Birthday Stage Cake and Baby Fondant Package Cakes to the perfect Mother's Day Bonnet Cake.

Cute Cakes

Sandra celebrates girls night out in style with her Crab Ravioli in Creamy Tomato Sauce, Fried Mozzarella Nuggets, Mushroom Salad in Cheese Crisps, Warm Cherry Sundaes and Raspberry Coolers.

All American Girl Party

Sandra creates delicious Italian favorites in minutes. On the menu: SL's Spaghetti, Bread Salad, Venetian Ice Cream Cake and a Capri Fizzy.

Italian

Sandra plans an elegant wedding reception with a classic menu of Lox and Cream Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers, Lobster Wraps, Strawberry Champagne Punch, Apple Martinis and a 2-Tier Lemon Raspberry Cake.

Semi-Homemade Wedding

Sandra creates authentic French cuisine that's a snap to prepare. On the menu: Baked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Pears, Crispy Potato-Pepper Cakes, Ooh La La! Custard Cream Pound Cake and a French Kiss Cocktail.

French Foods

Sandra throws a tea party for some of her favorite friends. She serves up Mini Date Nut Carrot Muffin Sandwiches, Grilled Crab and Cheese Sandwiches, Roasted Pepper Soup, Cake Petit Fours and Pink Lemonade Champagne Punch.

Tea Party

Sandra throws a semi-homemade birthday bash. On the menu is Flounder, Red Pepper Cream and Asparagus Risotto, Olive Crisps, Mocha Cake with Chocolate Crown and a White Knight Saketini.

Birthday Bash

Sandra throws together an over-the-top Hawaiian luau. On the menu: Paradise Crab Dip Wontons, Sweet and Sour Pork Kabobs with Fried Rice, Tropical Island Banana Cake and a Waikiki Cocktail.

Hawaiian Luau

Sandra makes out-of-this-world ice cream treats, including Gingersnap Ice Cream Sandwiches, a Cotton Candy Ice Cream Bomb and a Port of San Francisco Sundae.

Ice Cream

Sandra doesn't sweat it as she prepares the perfect indoor picnic feast. On the menu: Deviled Eggs, Apple Slaw, Eggy Potato Salad, Fried Chicken, Peanut Butter Fudge Cups, Cherry Almond Crumble and a Melon Cooler.

Picnic Surprise

Wake up in style with Sandra's sweet and savory brunch. On the menu is an English Crown Scramble, Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes, French Apple-Raisin Sandwiches, Strawberry Banana Bread Pudding and Limeade Punch.

Brunch

Sandra adds her semi-homemade touch to some of her favorite appetizers and drinks, including Spinach Phyllo Triangles, Marinated Steak Skewers and a Scarlet O'Brandy cocktail.

Spicy Appetizers and Drinks

Sandra takes the show on the road to beautiful Napa Valley for a wine and cheese party. Recipes include Six Cheese Tortellini, Cheesecake Petit Fours with Creamy Strawberry Glaze and White Wine Fondue.

Wine and Cheese Party

Sandra hosts a pool and dart party. She shares the secrets behind a semi-homemade onion bloom before rolling out the recipes for a Billiard Room Pizza Wheel, Pool Table Meatballs, Chocolate Hazelnut Torte and a Cue-Ball Cocktail.

Pool and Dart Party

Sandra shows how to make the perfect low-cal treats to satisfy your cravings. Recipes include Teriyaki Salmon Strips, Herbed Pork Roast and Creamy Mushroom Gravy, Angel Food Cake with Mixed Berries and a Sorbet Cocktail.

Low Fat

Sandra shares her semi-homemade versions of food court favorites, from Cinnamon Rolls and Soft Pretzels to Orange Smoothies and Iced Brownie Cappuccinos.

Favorite Food Remakes

Sandra cheers on her favorite team with the perfect tailgate menu of Beer Brats and Kraut, Chunky Chili and Rolls, Raspberry Cake Bars and a Lime Beer Cocktail.

Tailgate BBQ

Sandra brings the casinos of Las Vegas into her kitchen for game night. She rolls the dice with Mini Chicken Pot Pies, Poker Potato Chips, Mini Burgers on Toasted Discs, Casino Lemon Almond Cake and a Queen of Hearts Cocktail.

Game Night

Sandra creates a semi-homemade Halloween menu of Bat Sandwiches, Spider's Nest Dip, Bubbling Cheesy Bean Soup, Cranberry Almond Gorp and Witch's Brew with Wormy Ice Cubes.

Halloween

Sandra solves the gift-giving dilemma with her semi-homemade goodies. Recipes include White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bark, Peach Fondue with Meringue Cookies and Seattle Coffee Mug Cake.

Gift Goodies

Sandra teams up with a popular Seattle restaurant to create a mouthwatering seafood feast of Crab and Shrimp Dip, Coconut Curry Mussels, Clam Chowder, Crab Louie Salad and an Aquatini.

Seafood

Sandra whips up a colorful Mexican-inspired feast that won't disappoint. On the menu: Mexican Pizza, Las Chalupas, Fiesta Fondue, Guacamole, Cream Cheese Flan and Mango Margaritas.

Spring Fiesta

Everything's coming up roses as Sandra plans a serene garden party. On the menu: Salmon Scallion Potato Pancakes, Raspberry Rose Scones, Lemon Rose Bundt Cake, Savory Watermelon Skewers and Blushing Martinis.

Rose Garden

Sandra shares the perfect menu to fulfill an evening of romance. She makes Rib-Eye with Chocolate-Spice Sauce, Creamy Phyllo Cheese Straws in Pesto, Sauteed Artichoke Bottoms, Chocolate Covered Cherries and Passion Fruit Martinis.

Romance

Sandra creates the perfect little bites to satisfy her guests. She makes Sun-Dried Tomato Artichoke Buttons, Creamy Chicken Mini Pitas, Oven Chips with Pulled Pork and Slaw and three flavorful versions of the martini.

Tapas and Tinis

Sandra takes you away on a fabulous sailing luncheon of Mango Marinated Seared Swordfish with Tropical Fruit Salsa, Fusili with Herb Dressing, Blueberries with Orange Zest Shortcake and a Sea Breeze Martini.

Sailing Luncheon

It's a country cook-off as Sandra whips up some old-timey favorites. On the menu: Chicken-Fried Steak with Gravy, Canned Cornbread Muffins, Pear Butter, Cherry Pie with Lattice Top and Apple Pie Punch.

Country Cooking

Sandra shows how to make favorite takeout foods with a twist at home. She prepares Steamed Pork Wonton Dumplings, Sausage Cheese Croissant Sandwiches, Apple Pie Napoleon and a Red Tini.

Take Out and Take In 2

Sandra whips up a hearty breakfast that's full of flavor. On the menu: Eggs Benedict, Savory Scramble Tortillas with Guacamole Cream, French Toast Filled with Strawberry Cream Cheese and a refreshing Honeydew Smoothie.

Breakfast Breaks

Sandra brings tasty Chinese food out of the restaurant and into her kitchen. She makes Steamed Pork Bao Buns, Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry, Wonton Soup, Almond Cookies and a Lychee Saketini Blush.

Chinese

Sandra throws a fabulous safari-themed party. On the menu: Mango Honey Chicken, Butternut Squash Risotto, Frisee with French Beans and Spicy Peanut Dressing, Corn Kabobs and Wild Berry Freeze Cocktail.

Safari

Sandra comes up with a delightful tropical menu that'll satisfy dinner party guests. She prepares Sweet and Spicy Glazed Cornish Game Hens, Almond Wild Rice, Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa, BananAlaska and a Sunset Cocktail.

Tropical Dinner Party

Sandra prepares fast, fabulous food for an all-day pajama party. She makes Spiced Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces, Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs, Cheesy Potatoes and a frosty Lemon Ice.

Pajama Party

Sandra brings the fun of a carnival into her backyard. She whips up Elephant Ears, Funnel Cake, Corn Dogs, Candy Apples, Frozen Bananas and Churros.

Carnival Food

Sandra keeps it simple with some mouthwatering low-fat recipes. She prepares Savory Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms, Citrus Balsamic Glazed Salmon, Radicchio Salad with Black Olive Vinaigrette, Rum Ricotta Cake and a Kimbo Mojito.

Low Fat/Healthy 2

Sandra pays homage to her alma mater with a beer-based menu. She draws in the crowd with her Cheesy Beer Fondue, Ale Poached Halibut, Steamed Broccoli with Ricotta, Root Beer Floats and a Spicy Beer Mary.

Beer Bash

Sandra heads down south to bring you the flavors of the bayou. She makes Crab Cake Po' Boys, Dirty Rice, Louisiana Mud Pie and a Southern Belle Cocktail.

Cajun

Sandra creates an all-coffee menu of Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Beef Coffee Gravy, Cinnamon Latte Rolls and Chocolate Mocha-Iced Brownies.

Coffee Creations

Sandra prepares simple barbecue food for a semi-homemade hoedown. On the menu: Cowboy Tri-Tip, Beer Baked Beans, Southwestern Salsa and Spicy Corn Chips, Cheesy BBQ'd Corn on the Cob and Sparkling Cinnamon Cider.

BBQ Hoedown

Sandra spices things up with a chili cook-off that'll blow your hat off. She makes Coney Island Chili Dogs, Spicy Fries, a Chili Omelet, Hottie Chocolate Cupcakes and Brick House Marys.

Chili Cook-Off

Sandra shares more fabulous recipes for semi-homemade comfort foods. On the menu: Chicken and Dumplings, Grilled Cheese Dippers with Spicy Tomato-Cheese Soup, Peach Pear Tart and a Cinnamon Roll Cocktail.

Comfort Food 2

Sandra uses fruit to create a flavorful family dinner. On the menu: Lemony Chicken, Apple Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds, Double Strawberry Pie, Cherry Cheesecake Muffins and a Berry Frothy Burst.

Fruity Family Foods

Sandra goes green with a fresh and tasty St Patrick's Day menu of Herb and Rib-Eye Salad, Cream of Artichoke Soup, Salted Lemon Edamame, Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Mint and a Scropino cocktail.

Clover Green

Sandra makes Italian Fondue with Crispy Onion Flowers, Lasagna, Caramel Corn and an Academy Cocktail.

Movie and Music Night

Sandra gets creative with a bunny-themed show featuring an Easter Bunny Cake, Bunny Hotcakes with Apple Butter Cream and a Bunny Cut-Out Cookie Bouquet. Plus, a Cottontail Smoothie that'll tickle everyone's whiskers.

Bunny Cake/Cookie Bake

Sandra makes a semi-homemade holiday dinner that's stress free and sure to impress. On the menu: Crown Roast with Sourdough Dressing, Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Citrus Glaze and a Hot Apple Cider Toddy.

Sandra give the gift of time with her semi-homemade holiday recipes. She whips up Bourbon Honey Glazed Ham, Candied Yam Souffle, Candy Cane Cookies, a Chocolate Yule Log and a Santa's Sleigh Cocktail.

Christmas

Sandra prepares an elegant menu for a black tie miniball in her home. She makes Chive Roasted Potatoes with Horseradish-Sour Cream and Caviar, Herb Salt Crusted Prime Rib, Champagne Cake and a Crystal Cocktail.

Black Tie

Sandra Lee has all the answers to a semi-homemade meal that's sure to impress. Her menu includes Chinese Braised Short Ribs, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and a citrus-lovers' dessert of Triple Orange Angel Food Cake.

Dinner Party 3

Sandra Lee makes a meal that will keep busy families at the dinner table. Her menu includes Beef Roast with Tomato Madeira Sauce, Parisian Artichokes, Really Raspberry Sorbet Cocktail and Banana Pudding Bites for dessert.

Family Dinner

They say that good things come to those who wait, and Sandra Lee is making an unforgettable meal of Pot Roast, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup and Mushroom Risotto.

Slow Cooking

Sandra Lee knows the recipe for mouthwatering Asian flavor, so get your chopsticks ready for Wasabi Crab on Green Onion Pancakes, Shrimp in Spicy Coconut Sauce, Crispy Orange Beef and Grilled Pineapple with Iced Coconut Cream.

Asian Hot and Spicy

Sandra Lee is bringing the best of semi-homemade barbecue to the bachelor pad with dishes like Grilled Jalapeno Poppers, Hot Legs with Tabasco-Ranch Sauce, Teriyaki-Beer Skirt Steak and a Red Light Shooter.

Bachelor BBQ

Sandra Lee shares her semi-homemade way to make delicious Herb and Almond Tapenade, Peaches and Tarragon with Mascarpone Cream, Tomatoes and Artichokes Oreganata and Veal Piccata with Parsley and Capers.

Garden Italian

Sandra Lee prepares a romantic picnic basket filled with an Herb Salad Nest, Cashew Chicken Salad, a Prosciutto-Pesto Baguette, Roast Beef and Blue Cheese Tea Sandwiches, Lemon Love Cake and a fabulous Lemon Drop Champagne.

Picnic

Sandra Lee is making dishes that feature almonds, one of the most heart-healthy nuts around. Her menu includes Sole Almondine, Mushroom Almond Pilaf, Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Almonds, Almond Baklava and an Amaretto Stinger.

Almonds

Sandra Lee hits a grand slam with her a baseball tailgate spread. Her menu includes Grilled Shrimp Skewers Marinated in an Orange-Champagne Vinaigrette, Cheesesteak Subs, Very Berry Cream Cups and a Drunken Float.

Baseball Tailgate

These desserts are not only delicious, they're healthy. Sandra Lee shares the semi-homemade way to make Dried Fruit Compote, Lemon Cream Napoleon, Mocha Phyllo Cup and a Lemon and Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri.

Light and Healthy Desserts

Sandra Lee makes a Moroccan menu that includes Lemon and Mint Roasted Lamb, Moroccan Carrot Salad, Saffron Couscous with Goat Cheese, Spiced Cake with Almonds and Caramelized Oranges and a fabulous Moroccan Mint Tea Cocktail.

Moroccan

Sandra Lee proves the versatility of chocolate with her menu of Mixed Fruit and Spring Greens with White Chocolate Orange Vinaigrette, White Chocolate Cherry Martinis, Grilled NY Strip with Chocolate Merlot Sauce and more.

Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee

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