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Sandwiches/Burgers

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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Old Fashioned Chicken Salad Sandwiches (with a touch of Honey)

This old-fashioned chicken salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect for sandwiches. Made with rotisserie chicken and simple ingredients, it’s an easy summer lunch favorite.

This Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad has been a favorite in my kitchen for over 30 years. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect for making simple, delicious sandwiches.

What makes this recipe a little special is the touch of honey and sugar, which gives it just the right balance of sweetness without overpowering the flavor.

It’s especially refreshing during the warmer months, and I love to keep a bowl in the refrigerator for quick lunches and easy meals. Continue reading OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES →

Sandwiches/Burgers

PICNIC FOCACCIA SANDWICH

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Picnic Foccacia Sandwich is loaded with meats, cheeses,and veggies. Made on a foccia loaf, drizzled with italian dressing and cut into beautiful wedges. This Picnic Focaccia Sandwich is layered with a creamy onion and chive spread, stacked high with meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables, then finished with a drizzle of zesty Italian dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead sandwich for warm summer days.

Picnic Foccacia Sandwich is loaded with meats, cheeses,and veggies. Made on a foccia loaf, drizzled with italian dressing and cut into beautiful wedges.

I love using focaccia bread for this recipe—it’s soft, flavorful, and sturdy enough to hold all of those delicious layers. I don’t always find it easily, but one morning I spotted a loaf at Panera Bread and knew exactly what I was going to make.

We enjoyed this on a beautiful picnic day, but I’ve also served it at parties and even a baby shower. It always gets compliments! Continue reading PICNIC FOCACCIA SANDWICH →

Salads, Sandwiches/Burgers

HONEY PECAN ROTISSERE CHICKEN SALAD

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Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad is delicious, easy to make and perfect for hot summer days.

 

Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad

This Honey Pecan Rotisserie Chicken Salad is quick, easy, and full of flavor. It’s one of my go-to recipes that I’ve been making for over 20 years—and it never gets old.

Chicken salad is such a refreshing dish, especially during the warmer months. I often keep a bowl in the refrigerator for easy lunches, and it’s always a favorite at showers, parties, and family gatherings.

Using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even easier. It is inexpensive, and I buy mine at Sam’s Club for $4.99.  I like to prepare it while the chicken is still slightly warm—it helps the flavors blend together beautifully. Continue reading HONEY PECAN ROTISSERE CHICKEN SALAD →

Main Dishes, Sandwiches/Burgers

PIZZA BURGERS

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Pizza Burgers are seasoned ground beef patties, layered with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, veggies, and topped with spoonfuls of warm pizza sauce. Serve on a garlic butter toasted bun.

Pizza Burgers (A Fun Retro Family Favorite)

Pizza Burgers are the perfect combination of two family favorites—juicy burgers and cheesy pizza—all in one delicious bite.

Made with seasoned ground beef patties, melty mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and warm pizza sauce, these burgers are served on a toasted garlic butter bun for the ultimate comfort food meal.

Pizza Burgers are seasoned ground beef patties, layered with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, veggies, and topped with spoonfuls of warm pizza sauce. Serve on a garlic butter toasted bun.

 

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Sandwiches/Burgers, Side Dishes

HOMEMADE HOT DOG SAUCE BY GRANDPA BOB

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This homemade hot dog sauce is a recipe creation that Grandpa Bob finally perfected after months of trial and error in our kitchen.

The perfect homemade hot dog sauce with just the right texture, flavor and packed with spices. Great for any cook-out or tailgate party.Made with a blend of ground beef, spices, ketchup, and brown sugar, it has the perfect balance of sweet and heat with the texture just right for a hot dog. 

The texture reminds everyone of the drive-in hot dogs from years gone by and is perfect to make a West Virginia Slaw Dog. Continue reading HOMEMADE HOT DOG SAUCE BY GRANDPA BOB →

Sandwiches, Sandwiches/Burgers

HAM SALAD SANDWICHES

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HAM SALAD SANDWICHES

These ham salad sandwiches are made with cooked ham, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, swiss cheese, and sweet relish

When the weather turns hot and no one wants to spend much time in the kitchen, these Ham Salad Sandwiches are a perfect solution. This easy, old-fashioned recipe comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients and makes a delicious lunch or light supper.

Made with cooked ham, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, and sweet relish, this version has a creamy texture with just a touch of tang. I especially love using leftover ham from a holiday meal, but it’s just as easy to prepare using a pre-cooked ham from the grocery store. Continue reading HAM SALAD SANDWICHES →

Appetizers, Sandwiches/Burgers

PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS

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Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders. Tender, slow cooked pulled pork with warm, melted, spicy pimento cheese and served on a slider bun.

Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders 

These Pulled Pork Pimento Cheese Sliders are the perfect combination of two Southern favorites—tender, flavorful pulled pork and warm, melty, homemade pimento cheese—all served on soft slider buns.

They are easy to make, full of bold flavor, and perfect for cookouts, game day, or any casual get-together. Continue reading PULLED PORK PIMENTO CHEESE SLIDERS →

Sandwiches/Burgers

SLOPPY JOES

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Sloppy Joes are comfort food on a bun, a budget friendly meal that everyone loves. Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that everyone loves.  Ground beef is browned, then simmered with spices in a ketchup base, and served on a toasted bun. This sandwich is so popular because it is simple and satisfying.

Sloppy Joes are perfect to serve at a summer cook-out, along with the usual sides of HOMEMADE POTATO SALAD, DEVILED EGGS, PROTEIN PACKED PASTA SALAD or just with chips.

In the fall, they are great for tailgate parties, football watching, or before trick-or-treating.  They are a great addition to a winter meal with a bowl of soup. My husband even makes these at their deer hunting camp every year. Continue reading SLOPPY JOES →