Posts by Sallie's Kitchen Corner
Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Peppers and Pineapple
Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey (or beef) 1 egg ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp black pepper 1/3 cup panko crumbs (you could use any breadcrumbs) 2 Tbsp flour to roll meatballs 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cups fresh pineapple cubes…
Read MoreSweet Chili Shrimp Stir-Fry
I got a wok for Christmas! New motto “Cooking will be fun in 2021!” Due to a knee injury and a downed tree (not related) cooking for fun has not been a priority lately. It took that wok to get me excited about experimenting in the kitchen again. If Santa didn’t leave you a wok…
Read MoreSweet Potato Fries
Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, cut in 1/4 inch thick fries, you can leave the peel on 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp each, salt, paprika and pepper, or to taste (you can experiment with other seasonings, Like Old Bay or Montreal Steak Seasoning) Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put potatoes in a medium bowl…
Read MoreSweet Potatoes with Caramel Sauce
At a gathering last week the conversation quickly turned to holiday dishes as we shared traditions and recipes. This involved important information linked with crucial decision making like turkey or tenderloin, country or city ham, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. Those topics could all be worthy of debate, but finally we focused on the potato…
Read MoreSwor House Steak Sauce
Ingredients 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed Juice of one lemon ¼ cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (or whatever you have on hand) 2 Tbsp Ponzu or Soy Sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce 1 ¼ cups ketchup Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp water Directions Put all ingredients in…
Read MoreTabouli (or Tabouleh)
Ingredients 2 cups bulgur 2 cups boiling water 1 bunch chopped parsley (about ½ to ¾ cup) ¼ cup mint leaves chopped 1 bunch green onions sliced thin 4 plum tomatoes (or whatever tomato you have available) chopped 3 lemons juiced ¼ cup olive oil Salt to taste – start with a tsp Directions In…
Read MoreTaco Lasagna
Ingredients 2 lb ground turkey (or beef) 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 packages Taco seasoning (low sodium) 2 cups picante sauce 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained 4 oz can chopped green chilies 15 oz can black beans, drained 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) 8…
Read MoreTaco Lasagna
It’s always a good night for Taco Lasagna. It’s comfort food on a rainy day, (we know a little bit about that!) celebration food for a party, fun food for casual potluck, and an easy meal for a hectic week and a harried cook. Plus – no one will ever say, “I don’t like Taco Lasagna”.…
Read MoreTaco Pizza
Ingredients 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (hint: Put it on wax paper sprayed with cooking spray and leave it alone for at least 4 hours.) 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef (you can substitute using black beans for a vegetarian option) 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil 1 package taco seasoning 12 to 16…
Read MoreTailgate Hanky Pankies
Hanky Pankies were a new and fancy addition to the cocktail party scene in the early 1950s when canned Rotel first appeared on grocery shelves. Some recipes are fads, but others stay around because they are actually delicious. In this case these are not just delicious but let’s admit it – it’s really fun to say Hanky…
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