Maid -Rites

Just a good ole' Maid-Rite. (AKA, Loose-meat sammich)

Simple. Tasty. Economical.

Make it.

Ingredients:

1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 yellow onion, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup beef broth
4 T. yellow mustard
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 t. salt
1/8 t. cracked pepper

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over med. heat. Add onion and cook till tender. Add beef and begin browning it. As it browns, stir in beef broth. Add the rest of ingredients. Cook over med. hear for about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is gone.

Spoon onto toasted buns and serve.

This will serve 4-6. Easy recipe to double or triple.

Enjoy~ Everything in Moderation

Leftover Holiday Turkey Sandwich

If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and your belly is full from the richness of the day's heavy meal, here's a refreshing sandwich that I threw together from leftovers and it's is wonderful!

There are no exact measurements, and you can change it up according to what you have on hand to make it your own. But the basic idea is to use some of the leftovers from your meal while giving them a new twist.

YOU WILL NEED:

2 slices of a good bread
Butter (for frying)
Leftover turkey ,sliced or shredded (enough to cover one slice)
2 T. (or more)Cranberry sauce (preferably the recipe with fruits/nuts added, but can also use whole cranberry sauce from the can)
Spinach leaves (or your choice lettuce/greens)
Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded or slice (or your favorite cheese)
1-2 tsp. of a flavored mustard (honey, Dijon,etc.) OR mix 1 tsp. Ranch dressing with 1 tsp. yellow mustard, like I did OR if you prefer mayo over mustard, use it.

*I used a skillet, but you may also use a Panini Press or George Foreman grill for this recipe.

Butter two slices of bread.Spread mustard on top of one slice. Place one slice, buttered side down in skillet over med. heat. Add turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, spinach and top with other slice. Press down and cook till golden brown on one side. Flip and cook golden brown. Remove from skillet.

Serve with a small salad for a not-so-heavy, but delicious lunch.

Enjoy~ Everything in Moderation

Double Decker Cheese Melt

OK, people...say CHEESE!

This recipe can  fill you up for the main dish at lunch, or  as a great side to a soup or salad.

It is simple to prepare and is oh, so creamy--ooey, gooey-- just like a cheese recipe should be.
Just have plenty of napkins on hand.
And don't eat dessert. 😊

You will need:

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. onion salt
6 slices bread
Paprika

In a food processor, blend cheese and butter. Add egg and onion and garlic salts; process one minute or until creamy.

 Spread 2 T.  mixture on each slice of bread-- cheese side up. For each sandwich, sprinkle with paprika.  Cut in half diagonally.  Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.  YIELD: 6 servings.

ENJOY!

Let me introduce you to a $10,000 sandwich!

That's right...this CARRIBEAN GRILL, a fancy schmancy gourmet grilled cheese earned its creator, Ashley Berman   $10,000 when Dupont went on the search for the greatest grilled cheese in America, back in 04.

I found this little treasure in an old food magazine I have,  CUISINE AT HOME, and knew I had to try it. My crew(3 Irishmen, 1 Italian and 1 Mexican) loved it, &baby granddaughter's mouth was watering, but she has to wait till she gets some teeth to try this one.

This is  very different, quite refreshing and ingredients are so interesting and  blend very well together.

I served it with tomato soup and a salad , with someof the extra salsa on the side (which some put on their sandwich, and others added to the salad.

Give it a try!

Ingredients:

• For Mango Salsa:

• 1/2 mango, 1/4 inch diced
• 2 tbsp red onion, 1/4 inch diced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, 1/4 inch diced
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• pinch of sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

 

• For Sandwich:

• 3 tbsp butter, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 8 slices fresh Italian bread
• 8 slices (8 oz) Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup honey mustard

Preparation:

In a small bowl, mix together all of the salsa ingredients. Set aside.


In a small bowl, mix the butter and curry together. Spread 2 tbsp of the butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices of bread on your work surface, buttered side down. Spread the mustard on the bread. Place about 2 tbsp of the mango salsa on the bread followed by the cheese.  Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered side up.

Add the remaining curry butter to a Teflon-coated non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes. Put the sandwiches in the skillet (in batches if necessary) and cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt. Uncover and turn the sandwiches with a spatula, pressing very firmly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Turn once more, press with a spatula, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from pan and let cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut diagonally and serve with extra salsa on the side.

The PERFECT Philly Steak and Cheese Sandwich

This DELICIOUS sandwich recipe was inspired by Emeril Lagasse--but of course, I had to tweak it just a bit.

One of THE BEST sandwiches I have ever eaten! EVER! This one you MUST TRY!

This recipe makes 2-4 sandwiches (depending on size of rolls you choose and how much filling you like to add in between.) You'll need to double this recipe even if only two of you are planning to eat it--take my word for it--you'll want to eat TWO!



YOU WILL NEED:

 Fresh Italian sandwich rolls or Kaiser buns, split in half crosswise
*I used Kaiser rolls.

 1 white onion, thinly sliced
 1/2 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
*I used frozen, chopped green onions and peppers to save time)

 1 teaspoon minced garlic
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

 Seasoned salt (to taste)
*I added this- was not in original recipe.

 1/2 pound rib-eye steak, very very thinly shaved or sliced
*I used a top sirloin steak and cut it into strips.

 1/3 pound thinly sliced white American cheese, or Provolone cheese OR 4 ounces melted cheese whiz
*I used provolone

DIRECTIONS:

Heat skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add the oil, onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.Keep on warm.

Sprinkle a generous amount of seasoned salt on the meat slices.Add the meat to the hot pan and cook, stirring until almost no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Mix in the Sauteed vegetables.


Take buns (that have been split in half) and lay a slice of cheese on all halves. Broil on low just till cheese melts and is bubbly.


Take out and spoon meat mixture into the buns and serve while warm.



I served mine with roasted potatoes. You can find that recipe here: ROASTED POTATOES


Fantabulous!!!

Enjoy~ Everything in Moderation

AWESOME Gourmet Tuna Salad!

I found this recipe at allrecipes.com and had to try it because of the fantastic reviews it received from so many of those who had tried it. It was a recipe from a caterer and it did not disappoint!

I have several ways I prepare mine, this one was very different, though. Secret ingredients are PARMESAN CHEESE and CURRY! Who knew these flavors would blend so nicely with tuna?!

Not a believer? Don't take my word for it- prepare it yourself and wow the crowd!



Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

* 1 (7 ounce) can white tuna, drained and flaked
* 6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing (this makes a very creamy salad- use less if you prefer a not-so creamy salad)
* 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
* 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
* 1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley
* 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
* 1 pinch garlic powder

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and onion flakes. Season with curry powder, parsley, dill and garlic powder. Mix well and serve with crackers or on a sandwich.

*I ate my first sandwich, on 7 grain bread with lettuce added.
Sandwich #2 was made using flour tortillas and lettuce.
Then I ate some with crackers. IT IS ADDICTING and I'm not a tuna salad lover at all!
*In the photo, I had also added some green apple. It didn't need anything extra but I needed to use up the apples!