A Polish Sandwich is an easy to make but packs a lot of flavor. Rye, Polish sausage, sauerkraut, mustard, & pickles. What’s not to love? Polish Sandwich Makes 2 sandwiches. 4 slices of Jewish (or dark) rye bread 4 tablespoons butter 8 slices swiss cheese 2 large polish sausages or 1 beef smoked sausage, sliced […]
Chicken Sliders Chicken Sliders Serves about 4-8 people. 4 cups peanut oil or vegetable, for frying 6 pieces of chicken thighs 1 cup dill pickle juice 1 cup buttermilk (plus more if needed to cover chicken) 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 2 […]
How to Make Sloppy Joes. This classic hot mess is as beautiful as it is tasty! Make this family favorite for your next game night. You won’t be disappointed. How to Make Sloppy Joes 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, chicken, or turkey About 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/2 sweet onion, […]
How to Make a Perfect Burger. Pre-formed frozen hamburger patties are handy for a large crowd; but, they will never make a perfect burger. Here are my tips on how to make a perfect burger. How to Make a Perfect Burger Makes six burgers. 1 recipe Hamburger Buns 1/2 cup butter 1 pound bacon 3 […]
The meatloaf sandwich. She’s savory. She’s sweet. She’s tender. And this one is oh-so-saucy. Meatloaf Sandwich 1 recipe Meatloaf 1 recipe Meatloaf Glaze 1 loaf of French bread, cut into thick slices 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) Lettuce (optional) Leftover glaze […]
Sweet Balsamic Sauce is not only popular with Saucy Balls, but can be used with other dishes as well! Sweet Balsamic Sauce 2 cups brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cups chicken broth (use water for vegetarian or vegan option) Sea salt Coarse ground pepper Whisk together brown sugar and cornstarch […]
Open Face Steakhouse Grilled Cheese 6 slices sourdough bread 6-8 tablespoons butter 6 slices mozzarella cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 pound flank steak Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 6-8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup steak sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 […]
Smoked Salmon & Gruyere Grilled Cheese Sandwich. This unique twist on a traditional grilled cheese is surprisingly delightful, quite fancy, and full of awesome flavors! Smoked Salmon & Gruyere Grilled Cheese Sandwich 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup maple syrup (pure maple syrup is best) or honey 4 slices multigrain bread 4-6 tablespoons butter 2 […]
Baja Fresh Burger With Garden Veggie Relish. You’ll love the confetti on this burger. The Garden Veggie Relish is everything. Well, and the two kinds of spicy cheese. And the zesty Southwest Rub. And, well, I digress, you are gonna love this sassy burger. Baja Fresh Burger With Fresh Veggie Relish 16 ounces ground hamburger […]
This pan-roasted chicken wrap is a delightful, light lunch or dinner. Your taste buds will dance for joy and your waistline will simmer down… or, um, er… slimmer down. In the end, everybody is happy. Pan-Roasted Chicken Wrap Balsamic Glaze (recipe below) 4 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 3 large chicken breasts, butterfly cut Dash […]
Pulled Pork Sandwich AKA The Hot Mess. If you’re having a casual, little dinner party for about six people and want to go all out, let me introduce you. Have plenty of wet towels ready. And snobby beer. And bibs. Other recipes you will need if you choose to build this fabulous sammich from scratch… […]
I introduce to you the longest route to a Reuben sandwich… but you can call her Ruby. A Reuben sandwich can be very simple. When made traditionally, it is a lovely stack of dark rye bread, corned beef, thousand island dressing, mustard, and sauerkraut. As you can see, I have broken a few rules and […]
If you could use a little zip and zing in your life, I have the gift of Santa Fe Burgers for you. She is spicy and zesty. She is sauce-y and sweet. She doesn’t care about long walks on the beach or sunsets. She wants to party and sit by the grill with an electric […]
Tailgate Ham Sliders are the perfect recipe for your party and they start with the world’s most delicious dinner rolls. Tailgate Ham Sandwiches Makes 12 sliders. Preheat oven to 350°F. 12 King’s Hawaiian Rolls 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped 1 1/2 pounds Black Forest sliced or shredded ham (not honey […]
Breaded Turkey Onion Burgers. There are just a few sniffs you can sniff that call you to dinner faster than fried onions. One time when I was making these simple, delicious burgers a neighbor showed up at my doorstep asking what I was making that smelled so darn good. It was nothing fancy. Just a […]
