Hotdogs are not usually on our radar. Not since I made octopus hotdogs for toddler lunches. Now one toddler is 6’4″! But when I heard of hotdogs smothered in onions on a bed of melted cream cheese — well, it was time to give that a try! Glad we did. We’ll do that again. […]
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Curried Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg salad is my very favorite sandwich — as I have mentioned a time or two. But even favorites need a new twist now and then. I like curry as in this Curried Chicken Salad. Mixing the two together in a Curried Egg Salad seemed the perfect marriage. I happened to […]
Chicken Tikka-Masala Tacos
Tortillas filled with chicken in a tikka-masala sauce. I was confused. Is it from India? Mexico? Chapitas from India are similar to a Mexican tortilla, but are made from whole wheat flour with water, oil and salt. The Mexican tortilla is made from refined flours (or corn) with milk, oil and salt. Tortillas are more […]
Jazzy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese is a quick and easy lunch by itself or in combination with a bowl of soup. A classic. But sometimes you want something more than classic and the same ole, same ole. Jazz up your grilled cheese sandwich with a little something extra and it soars to the next level. Make it several […]
Beer Barbecue Chicken Sliders in the Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Barbecue Beer Chicken Sliders are so quick and easy! The hard part is when you start smelling that heavenly odor and know you still have to wait for it to finish cooking. Make it the night before and let the chicken breasts marinate in the sauce overnight, before popping into the crockpot early […]
Barbecue Stuffed Corn Muffins
Barbecue Stuffed Corn Muffins is what’s for lunch today. Served with a side salad or melon slices these quick and easy muffins make a complete light meal. If you are looking for a more hearty meal, add baked beans. Or slow cooker Calico Beans. The cave hieroglyphs on top are a few shreds of cheese […]