sandwiches

Beefy French Dip Sandwich with Spicy Horseradish and Mushroom Sauce

March 8, 2013
French Dip

When it comes to cooking inexpensive cuts of beef, I need help.  I thought my slow cooker would save the day, but I’m afraid my low and slow technique leaves the meat dry and chewy. I find this amazing because I surround my pot roasts with a variety of vegetables and broth. Shouldn’t they come [...]

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Is it a Salad or a Wrap? Greek Shrimp and Kale Wraps

January 24, 2013
Mediterranean Shrimp and Kale Wraps

The next time you make a salad, why not try wrapping it up?

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I Want a Totally Fattening Sausage Dog With Lots of Cheese!

February 25, 2012
Open Faced Turkey Sausage and Sauerkraut Sandwich

Do you shop at Home Depot or Costco? They have hot dogs that make my husband whine like a two year old to see if I’ll relent and go get him one. The hot dogs are grilled with a tasty caramelized skin on the outside, and inside the meat is spicy and oh – so [...]

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They’ll Eat Their Veggies If You Roast Them – Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

December 7, 2011
Roasted Vegetables

If you want your family to eat their vegetables, even the broccoli, try roasting them in the oven. Freshly roasted vegetables have a nutty flavor and sweet aroma that is hard to resist.

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Please Don’t Put Hummus on My Chicken Wrap

September 6, 2011
Roasted Eggplant and Chicken Wrap

We all have foods we wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole. My husband’s foods of choice are hummus and curry. He thinks they taste like soap. Don’t ask me where he gets that from. I’ve never detected the flowery essence of soap in hummus or curry, but he’s sure it’s there.

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Why Do I Shop At Trader Joe’s? This Harvest Grain Pasta Salad

June 29, 2011
Trader Joes Harvest Grain Pasta Salad

From my house Trader Joe’s isn’t a convenient trip to the grocery store, but it’s well worth the dollars in gas to buy their Harvest Grain Pasta. It’s a fun combination of Israeli style couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo beans and red quinoa.

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Shrimp Sandwiches with a Greek Flair

June 27, 2011
Flatout Greek Shrimp Sandwich

When I started going to Weight Watchers fifteen years ago, I needed to lose 40 pounds. It took almost 8 months, but I lost every pound. Over the years I’ve managed to maintain that weight loss, give or take a few pounds. Posting healthy recipes to this blog helps tremendously, and it doesn’t hurt that [...]

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What Am I Eating Now? BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Red Cabbage Slaw

May 13, 2011
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Red Cabbage Salad Served

My husband is hesitant to sink his fork into the meals I make him lately, and I can’t image why. After all, it’s not like I use him as a test-taster for my frequent experiments in the kitchen.

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No Time to Cook Honey, I Have to Write a Blog Post – Scrambled Egg Sandwiches

January 28, 2011
Scrambled Egg Sandwich

Oh – and by the way, there’s no food in the house, and the cat took off with the package of hamburger I had on the counter for your dinner. Work is crazy – school is crazy – and I want to catch up with my foodie friends. So, honey, it’s scrambled egg sandwiches tonight. [...]

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Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Peppers, Onions and Garlic

January 13, 2010
Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Peppers, Onions and Garlic

Every so often I’m in need of beef. I don’t need much, just a few slices of a nice, juicy steak. Nothing wrong with that. Beef can be part of a healthy eating plan as long as it’s a lean cut of beef, and you don’t eat it every night. This steak sandwich recipe satisfied [...]

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