Ham Delights

Ham Delights

1 lb ham shaved thin (from your local deli)
1/2 lb Swiss cheese shredded
1 stick melted butter
3 TBSP prepared mustard
3 TBSP poppy seeds
1tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 small white onion chopped
2 packages Kings Hawaiian rolls

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

Slice the rolls in half while they are all still attached together- you’ll slice length-wise to create a top and bottom half, like mini hamburger buns that are still attached on the sides. You’ll have 4 “halves” of the rolls; this recipe makes two batches of sandwiches. For those who are counting: you’ll have two bottoms and two tops.

Mix butter, mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire and chopped onion into a thick paste.
(I sauteed the onions in the butter, added a dash of worcestershire)

Spread mixture evenly on the tops and bottoms of rolls.

Place shredded ham evenly on bottom of rolls and sprinkle ham with Swiss cheese.

Place tops of rolls onto the sandwiches & wrap the whole “slab” of rolls in tinfoil.

Place in the oven (on a cookie sheet if you like) and bake at 325 for 10-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Slice the rolls apart into individual sandwiches.

Serve warm!!

Lasagna Rolls

1 lb of Jimmy Dean Sausage
1/2 Green Bell Pepper
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
3/4 package of Lasagna noodles (cooked)
1 package of cream cheese
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 cup of shredded cheese of choice

Preheat oven to 350
Cook noodles, do not over cook though- or they will fall apart!
Brown sausage and drain off fat
Add meat to pan, place softened cream cheese and bell pepper into pan. Allow it to heat up, but not letting the cream cheese melt totally. You want a thick filling.
Cut noodles in half, place 1 spoonful of mixture into the noodle and roll it up. Place it seam side down into a baking dish. Cover with sauce and top with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is at it's desired look.  Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving!

You could also add other ingredients to the filling- according to your likes. I actually didn't have bell peppers so I used a can of rotel (drained) and it was great! It added a kick to it.

My friend Amber gave me the recipe. They were a big hit at both parties that I cooked them for! Next time I make them I will take a picture to add to this post!

Fried Pickles

Catherine, military wife stationed overseas sent in this recipe.

1 pint sliced dill pickles, undrained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon all purpose flour, plus 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour.
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 1/2 to 2 tsp red ground pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil


Drain pickles, reserving 2/3 cup of the juice. Press pickles between paper towels. Combine 2/3 cup of pickle juice, egg, 1 tablespoon of flour & hot sauce. Stir well & set aside.

Combine 1 1/2 cup of flour with ground red pepper, garlic powder, salt & paprika. Blend well. Dip pickles in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture. Fry coated pickles in 375 degree oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

Dirty Rice

Catherine, military wife stationed overseas sent in this recipe.

1lb lean ground beef
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 ribs of celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup).
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (14.5 ounce)  can beef broth
3/4 cup of water


Cook ground beef and next 5 ingredients in a large skillet over med/high heat, stirring until beef crumbles & is no longer pink. Drain meat.

Stir in salt & next three ingredients; stirring well. Add rice, broth & cup of water.; stirring well. Bring to a boil; cover & reduce heat. Simmer 25-30 minutes or until rice if tender.

Casserito aka (Casserole Burrito)

Here's a quick meal that I came up with while buying groceries the other day.

1lb ground beef

1 package Vigo yellow rice

Flour tortillas

1 package taco seasoning

1 can of Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup

Mexican blend shredded cheese

2 cans refried beans

Cook ground beef (I usually add some minced garlic, salt & pepper when cooking it). Drain it & add taco seasoning. I also added some onions to the meat.

Cook rice according to instructions on package.

Then in a casserole pan layer tortillas, refried beans, tortillas, ground beef, tortillas, yellow rice, tortillas, nacho cheese soup/refried beans, tortillas & then top with the shredded cheese.

Cook in the oven on 350 degrees, for about 25-30, or until the cheese begins to brown on top. 

Serve with sour cream & salsa. I like chopped tomatoes so that is what I used.

This is also a quick & easy casserole to put together before hand & just pop in the oven when you are ready to eat.

Garlic Green Beans

Frozen green beans
minced garlic
Extra virgin Olive Oil
S & P

My favorite is the baby green beans, since they are more tender.
There is no "real" recipe. But I put the frozen beans in a skillet with some olive oil. salt, pepper & minced garlic (I buy the large jar from the Walmart produce department). Then put the lid on it. Let the beans get limp. Then once the beans are cooked, take the lid off & let the moisture evaporate. Then you sorta sautee them. Kinda fry them. You may have to add some more olive oil or garlic. You want the green beans to wilt & begin to turn brown.

Summer Corn Salad

I saw this recipe on Southern Plate & new I had to make it. I bought some of the Tostitos Scoops to use for dipping.



2-15 ounce cans whole kernel corn, drained*
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small onion, diced
1 Cup Italian Dressing (I use regular but you can use Zesty Italian if you like)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Can be made up to two days ahead of time. This is delicious and the perfect side for a barbecue!
*If you’d like to use fresh or frozen corn just cook it in water until tender and drain well.

Crouton Chicken

I often look for new ways to do old foods. I had some chicken tenders in the fridge and did a little brainstorming and came up with this tasty (judging by the clean plates all round) alternative.

Here's what you need:

Chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
a bag of croutons
4 oz (+/-) sour cream (I used the chipolte flavored)

Preheat oven to 350.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Trim off any fat.
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non cooking spray.
Crush entire bag of croutons.
Roll tenders in sour cream.
Roll tenders coated in sour cream in crouton crush.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes.

**Sorry! No pic because they got devoured!**