Posts by Sallie's Kitchen Corner
Fig Pizza (The Party Pizza)
Ingredients 6 Flat-Outs mini flat bread, cut in half, or mini pita bread (see The Casual Pizza) 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 oz jar of fig preserves 4 to 6 oz roll of goat cheese (other soft cheeses would work too – goat cheese is salty and a great combination with the sweetness of the…
Read MoreFig, Honey, and Goat Cheese Ice Cream
Fig Dreams We thought our fig trees were completely dead this spring. Last winter gave us a string of really cold days with high temps in the low teens. Not good fig weather. Even my sister gave them little hope when we looked at all the spring green leaves and pretty wild flowers with the…
Read MoreFireCrackers
Ingredients 1 box, 4 sleeves of Saltine crackers 1 ¼ cups canola oil 1 package of Ranch dip or dressing mix 1 tsp onion or garlic powder 1 ½ to 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (depends on how hot you like them) large Tupperware or baggie, big enough to hold all ingredients Directions Put crackers…
Read MoreFirecrackers on the Beach
Is there any better place to fantasize about food than at the beach? I got to skip town last week with a wonderful friend and spend a couple of days on the Gulf Coast. We went to Florida for fun, sun, and seafood, but also to visit a beautiful little art gallery in Seaside, Newbill’s By…
Read MoreFlank Steak and THE Marinade
Taking a break between the rain and snow prompted us to fire up the grill. Of course, my husband wanted what all men want when they smell charcoal – a little steak. If you have watched the recent rise in beef prices (and who can help it?) a little steak is equivalent to a what…
Read MoreFondue for Two
It’s a Friday night dilemma. The end of the work week arrives and you know you are expected to celebrate. So, do you: OR: Enjoy Friday night Fondue for Two while sipping a favorite beverage with a special someone knowing that there are no dishes to clean, no bar bills to pay, and make-up freshening…
Read MoreFrench Dip Sandwiches
(Makes four) Ingredients 3 Tbsp butter (1 for sauce, 2 for rolls) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans of beef consommé 2 Tbsp Sherry 2 Tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning (or favorite brand) 4 hoagie rolls 1 lb thinly sliced rare roast beef Horseradish sauce 8 thin slices of Provolone cheese Directions Melt I Tbsp butter…
Read MoreFrench Onion Soup
Ingredients 2 lb onions, about 4 large, peeled, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced across 1 tsp thyme 2 bay leaves 3/4 tsp each salt, pepper and sugar 1/2 stick butter 1 Tbsp flour 3/4 cups cooking white wine (you can buy this with vinegars at the grocery) 5 cups beef broth (you can use bouillon…
Read MoreFresh Fig and Lemon Preserves
Maybe I’m posting too many fig recipes, but let’s face it – this has been a terrible summer in our part of the world for tomatoes and squash. The deer ate the okra and a few days ago I saw a squirrel sitting in the garden clutching a small eggplant. Having the fig tree at…
Read MoreFresh Figs with Yogurt and Honey
We just got back from a trip where we were able to sample lots of different local fruits but nothing was as thrilling as getting home and discovering that the figs on the backyard tree were finally ripe. The first time I saw a fig tree was in Memphis when I was in college. If…
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