Posts by Sallie's Kitchen Corner
Marinara Sauce
Have you missed me? I’ve missed writing this blog but had to shut down a few weeks ago. After I cooked on Talk of the Town, which I did in February, I always get a few requests to join my blog. I love that, but after my appearance this past time, there were too many, all…
Read MoreMeatball Parmesan Marinara
Ingredients 1 lb ground, beef, turkey, or chicken 1/2 cup panko or dry bread crumbs – divided ¼ cup buttermilk or cream 1 egg 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese – divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp each, dried oregano and basil ½ tsp garlic salt ½ tsp kosher salt Olive or canola oil for…
Read MoreMeatloaf
Ingredients 2 lb ground beef or turkey 1 cup panko 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil ½ tsp pepper (more to taste) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 1 tsp mustard 4-6 slices pancetta…
Read MoreMeatloaf (And a Happy New Year)
Happy New Year everyone! Don’t you think that resolutions can be a boring way to start the year? On the other hand, goals are rarely a bad idea. A goal is just a plan, right? While a resolution feels more like a rule, clearly not as much fun. Not surprisingly, lots of my goals are…
Read MoreMinestrone Soup
Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 15 oz can cut Italian green beans, drained 15 oz can small white beans or great northern beans, drained 14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained…
Read MoreMini Baklava
Ingredients ½ cup each walnuts, almonds, and pecans Zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp sugar plus ¼ cup 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla 2 boxes filo shells (15 per box) 1/3 cup honey ½ cup water Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast nuts in the oven for…
Read MoreMini Cinnamon Rolls
Don’t you just love the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in your house (or anywhere for that matter)? I am not referring to the ones that are unrolled from a can, baked and then squirted with white stuff from a pouch. Those aren’t really good. It’s a desperation move and we’ve all been there. But…
Read MoreMini Corn Dog Chili Toppers
Ingredients 1 pkg favorite all beef hot dogs, cut in thirds 2 cups cornmeal (I like yellow for this but use what you have) 1 cup self-rising flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 eggs 2 ½ cups buttermilk Directions Preheat oven…
Read MoreMini Potato Bar
Ingredients New potatoes Olive oil Montreal Steak Seasoning or a mix of garlic salt and pepper Toppings can always be your choice – we had: Cheddar and blue cheese, sour cream, chives from the garden, smoked salmon, caviar (just the Kroger kind), bacon, salsa, and pepper jelly. Always think leftovers and grocery salad bar! Directions…
Read MoreMini Prosciutto and Cheese Quiche
Ingredients 3 oz package prosciutto 4 eggs 1 Tbsp sour cream 4-5 green onions, sliced and lightly sautéed in a little olive oil 1 tsp fresh thyme (or herb of choice- use less if dried) 1 oz goat cheese or other favorite cheese ½ tsp pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the tins…
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