Everyday Food for Busy People
It’s not like patting out my own hamburger patties is hard, but sometimes I like the convenience of the pre-made kind. The only problem with this is the inability to add flavors inside the patties (like adding onion soup mix or bbq or other seasonings to the meat before patting them out).
Here are a few ways to add flavor to the patties: [Read more...]
Part of my family is heading to Disney World in a couple weeks. Because I’m in the group going, I can’t seem to stay away from the Disney stuff. That means I’ve been avidly reading the Disney Food Blog. Disney and food are two of my favorite things.
The other day, I ran across this review of a new sandwich found in Animal Kingdom. I new I had to try to create this! Of course, I have no idea what it tastes like, other than the way it is described in the post. Maybe I’ll get to sample the real deal while I’m there, so I can compare my version and Disney’s.
However, I have to say that the review was a great inspiration. My version turned out full of flavor and tender. My family loved it too. And the fact that it uses the slow cooker is a bonus. There’s just enough spice to make it interesting and give the meat a lot of flavor, yet it’s not burn-your-tongue hot.
Here’s what you’ll need to make these sandwiches: [Read more...]
We love sandwiches at our house for lunch or dinner. But sometimes we get in a rut, plunking the same kind of meat and cheese between the same old bread, slathered with the same drab spread.
Here are some ways to pull your sandwich from the brink of boring: [Read more...]
Last summer, we spent time in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We ate most of our meals at the beach house, but we did go out once. After taking a quick survey on Facebook and seeing several readers recommendation Sea-N-Suds, we decided to try it.
Great choice! It was inexpensive, casual and right on the beach. I chose to try the Shrimp Sandwich, which was loaded with breaded, deep-fried shrimp. Delicious!
This pan fried version is simple enough for a weeknight dinner. It probably rings in at a few less calories than the deep-fried version too.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it: [Read more...]
Sometimes, when I sit down to write up a recipe post, I can’t find anything to say. This is one of those times.
Because, really, the beauty of this sandwich is that it’s so simple.
Grilled fish that cooks up quick on a George Foreman or other indoor grill.
Cajun seasoning kicks the flavor up a notch or three.
Homemade tartar sauce that is just mayo with a little sweet relish stirred in.
Put it on a bun, serve it with fries and carrot sticks or salad. It’s a little out of the ordinary, but casual and easy enough for a weeknight supper.
Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]
When I was growing up, my family always called sandwiches like this Wimpys. I’m not sure how old I was when I figured out that everyone else calls the Sloppy Joes.
When I made these, my intention was to just use a can of Manwich. But I couldn’t find it anywhere in the grocery. I looked in all the logical places, but no Manwich.
So, I decided to make some homemade. This recipe is adapted from Simply Recipes. Her recipe has ketchup and carrots. I used chili sauce and red peppers. Mine also has more meat, but I liked her base of seasonings although I skipped a few of the herbs and spices. Change this up for your tastes and pantry.
Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]
Reuben sandwiches are a combination of a lot of strong flavors:
I happen to like all but one of those tastes, but I made several variations to come up with these sliders.
These are a tiny take on the original Reuben sandwich. As soon as I saw Sister Schubert’s Soft Pretzel Rolls, I knew they would make perfect little Reubens. I didn’t miss the rye bread at all.
We ate these as part of lunch after church. They’re super quick to put together. The pretzel rolls are frozen, but only take a few minutes in the oven and they are warm and soft. We love all kinds of bread and I really like being able to keep these rolls on hand in the freezer and still be able to have them on the table quickly.
I do admit that my kids opted out of having sauerkraut on theirs. That’s okay. It’s easy to alter sandwiches for each person’s tastes.
Here’s what you’ll need to make them: [Read more...]
This simple sandwich proved to be one of the best meals I’ve had all year. Thin slices of Granny Smith apple and brie, tucked inside cinnamon swirl bread then toasted. Divine!
This idea is not my own, but I can’t remember where I first saw it. It’s been quite a while, maybe even a year ago. [Read more...]
There’s something about church that makes everyone positively ravenous. I can’t seem to get lunch on fast enough on Sundays.
Last week, I made these sandwiches. The ham slices were pre-cut from the grocery, sold in the meat department. I fried them on the griddle (because the gas grill was out of gas). I topped the ham with thick slices of Monterey Jack cheese, sauteed onions and mild banana pepper rings.
What’s the best sandwich you’ve had lately?
4 ingredients (6 if you count the cheese and buns) + 1 slow cooker = 1 splendiferous dinner. And, in case you wondered, splendiferous is in the online thesaurus. It’s a more funtastic word than “good”, don’t you think?
I used cube steaks to make these sandwiches, but you can use round steak or another cut if you like. Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more...]
