Sweet And Sour Sauce

This is perfect to serve along Chinese food, as a dipping sauce or anytime.

I've used brown sugar, but you can use honey if needed.

If you're using, honey, you can omit the cornstarch.

You can also adjust the amounts used to taste.

1/8 - 1/4 c. pineapple juice

1 T. apple cider vinegar

1/8 c. brown sugar or honey

1 - 2 T. ketchup

1/2 - 1 tsp. low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

1/8 - 1/4 tsp. cornstarch

In a measuring cup, combine ingredients.  Stir with a clean fork.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to thicken. 

Serves 4 - 6. 

Sweetheart Popcorn

Happy Valentines' Day all! 

This is perfect for Valentines' Day, movie night or anytime. 

I used dark chocolate for this, but you can use milk chocolate instead if desired.

1 - 2 package microwave popcorn

3 oz. dark chocolate bars (you can also use chocolate chips if desired)

Pop microwave popcorn according to direction on package.

Transfer popcorn to large serving bowl.

In a microwave safe bowl break apart chocolate bar.

Microwave on high for 30 sec - 1 min.  Stir and microwave for 30 seconds more or completely melted.

With a spoon drizzle chocolate over popcorn.

Let cool to harden before serving.

Serves 4.

MVP Sliders

Who's ready to watch football? 

There's nothing better than burgers to enjoy it with.

 I've used ground round beef for this.

1 lb. lean ground beef (ground round)
1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper (adjust to taste)
1 T. Worchestshire sauce (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic (adjust to taste)
1 - 2 T. oil

1 package Hawaiian rolls

Non stick cooking spray

In a bowl combine meat, salt, pepper, Worcestershire  sauce, granulated garlic. Mix well. 

Cover bowl with plastic wrap, place bowl in refrigerator to marinate for a bit. 

When you're ready to serve:

Preheat grill pan to medium high heat.

Lower heat to medium low. 

Spray grill pan with non stick spray.

Place buns on grill pan to toast for a couple of minutes. 

Remove buns,  set aside. 

With clean hands, form beef into small patties. 

Add oil if needed. 

Add burgers and cook on 1 side for a few minutes or until done. 

Flip burgers over and repeat cooking process until done. 

Place burgers on buns and top with your favorite fixings. 

Serves 4 - 6.