Posts by Sallie's Kitchen Corner
Desperation Dinner Sandwich
It’s that time of year when the garden needs all your time and so do many other things. Spring is busy and for a few weeks it seems like everything is in high gear. Somehow grocery shopping gets ignored but dinner time still comes. Wouldn’t it be easier to do a last-minute dive in the…
Read MoreDouble Chocolate Cookies (The Best!)
There are a lot of ways to say, “I love you” but isn’t a homemade cookie really the best? The answer of course is yes and if you haven’t nailed your own perfect cookie recipe, I am happily going to share mine. This cookie is irresistible I don’t know anyone who doesn’t eat one and…
Read MoreEgg Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients 5 or 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cooled (makes 4 sandwiches) 1 stalk celery, minced 3 Tbsp chopped green onion (about 2) 1 Tbsp sweet pickle, chopped, plus 1 tsp pickle juice 2 tsp chopped fresh dill (or ¼ tsp dried) Optional: 2 tsp chopped parsley Optional: 1 Tbsp capers ¼ cup mayonnaise ½…
Read MoreEggplant Parmesan
It’s no secret that cold weather makes us all crave hearty dishes That frequently translates to an Italian menu with big bowls of pasta brimming with a luscious sauce. But next time you want Italian food, don’t forget how delicious a beautiful Eggplant Parmesan can be. The rich cheesy tomato sauce, the tender eggplant, and…
Read MoreEnchiladas Made Easy
This August has been so hot that our dinners have mostly consisted of something that can be thrown on the grill plus a salad. It’s cooler this week, and it seemed like a nice idea to try something different that would spice up what has become very ordinary. The answer was my super-easy enchiladas. In…
Read MoreEndive Salad
Ingredients 2 Belgium endive 4 Tbsp apple, finely diced (about 1/4 of the apple) Blue Cheese Dressing Walnut brittle Blue Cheese Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1 clove garlic, minced (use a garlic press if you have one) 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt (or to…
Read MoreFancy Party Pinwheels
Once when Richard was little and we were traveling we made an emergency stop at a restaurant in East Tennessee. The emergency was endless whining creating the real possibility that I might lose my mind. Clearly this stop was inspired by desperation rather than hunger. Several tables were occupied by parents with young children, but…
Read MoreFarro and Roasted Asparagus Salad
Honestly the name of this dish should be Farro and Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon Fig Dressing and Other Good Stuff. I know that’s too long but this recipe is about so much more than a grain and a vegetable. I played around with this recipe based on a farro and green bean salad that…
Read MoreFast and Festive Shrimp Dinner
It’s almost Christmas and unfortunately (for me at least) that means eating things like ham rolls and Christmas cookies for dinner because they are left over from a party the day before when we also had ham rolls and cookies for dinner. Possibly the best gift we can give ourselves and our families is a…
Read MoreFernandina Snapper
You won’t have to fish too hard to get a thumbs up on this recipe. It’s the best kind – the kind where you ask an expert. When we go to our favorite beach vacation spot, Fernandina on Amelia Island, our first excursion is to Atlantic Seafood on the tip of the pier. It’s owned…
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