Easy French Dips

On tap for the weekend. Easy French dips that will make it look like you worked a lot harder then you did. 🏈 Deli sliced rare roast beef Baguette, toasted Swiss cheese slices 1 package Au Jus with added onions Simmer Au Jus to package directions. Add onions to add to flavor. Simmer to let reduce. Toast cheese on Baguette. Pile on roast beef. DIP!

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Chicken Burger Sliders

One week until the Super Bowl! These delicious and easy Chicken Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Waffle Fries are perfect for the big game (or commercial watching). Sweet potato waffle fries (bake according to package directions) Chicken burger- 1 1/12 lb Ground chicken 1/2 onion, grated 1/4 C Parsley, chopped finely 2 tsp Garlic salt Ground Pepper Combine chicken mixture until combined. Form into small sliders and grill or #Traeger for just a couple of minutes on each side. (They will cook quickly). Layer chicken burger, dill pickle, tomato, and avocado on each waffle fry and top with one more. Serve with Ketchup and mustard.

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Italian Grilled Cheese

Come to Mama!! Italian grilled cheese for a snowy day and the leftovers make for a perfect breakfast with a fried egg on top! 1 loaf sliced sourdough bread Prosciutto, thinly sliced Salami, sliced thinly Pesto Olive Tapenade Roasted tomatoes or Sun Dried tomato Fontina or Provolone cheese, thinly sliced Mozzarella or Burrata, thickly sliced Arugula Pepperoncinis, sliced EVOO Preheat a grill-pan over medium-high heat. Spread one side of bread with pesto. Layer Fontina, prosciutto, tapenade, Salami, tomatoes, Pepperoncinis, arugula; end with mozzarella. Top with remaining bread. Brush top and bottom of the sandwich with olive oil. Place on grill pan and put a heavy skillet over sandwich to push it down (like a panini press). Grill 3 to 4 minutes on first side, turn, weigh down on other side, and continue cooking until sandwich is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.  

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Salmon Sushi Wraps

Grilled wheat flour tortilla Grilled Salmon, marinated in Teryaki sauce Brown rice grilled asparagus Cucumber, sliced Carrots, Julienned Avocado Micro Greens Broccoli Slaw Light mayo Sesame Oil Soy Sauce Red Wine Vinegar Sriracha Method: Grill or bake salmon until medium rare. Grill or broil tortillas and asparagus. Mix mayo, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and Stiracha. Add to bagged Broccoli Slaw. Let sit for an hour. Spread toppings on tortilla. Avocado, brown rice, carrots, cucumber, asparagus, micro greens, Salmon, and broccoli slaw. Roll and eat!  

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Turkey sandwich with Sriracha and Roasted Garlic BBQ sauce

I have the answer to all leftover turkey!! Sriracha & Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce from Trader Joes. I had this for lunch AND dinner yesterday. Here’s what you do: Baguette, sliced Top sliced turkey with Swiss cheese and broil until melted Add avocado, tomato, and turkey/cheese to the sandwich. Heat Sriracha sauce until hot and dip away! For low carb (it’s even better then the sandwich): mix dressing of lemon juice, EVOO, garlic, and S&P. Use romaine lettuce and add parmesan and slivered almonds. Top salad with broiled turkey and cheese and pour Sriracha sauce on top!

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Sweet Affair Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich

Tomorrow is #nationalsandwichday so I thought I’d give you a head start to get the ingredients for this amazing sandwich from a favorite bakery in the Bay Area. Fresh Whole Wheat Bread Generous amount of freshly sliced turkey Cream Cheese Cranberry Sauce Swiss Cheese Sprouts Lettuce Avocado Sunflower Seeds This is dinner tomorrow with a big green salad!

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Easy Croque Madam

Did any of you see my easy Croque Madam on Fox? It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! INGREDIENTS: Prepared hollandaise sauce (Trader Joes) Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated Brioche or Challah bread, toasted Ham, thinly sliced Eggs S&P METHOD: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook poached or sunny side up eggs. Set aside. Place toast on a work surface and spread each piece with sauce. Cover sauce with cheese, a slice of ham. Top each sandwich with another piece of toast. Spread each sandwich with more sauce and sprinkle evenly with remaining grated cheese. Place sandwiches on prepared baking sheet, and bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add fried or poached egg on top of sandwich. Transfer baking sheet to broiler and broil until golden brown and bubbly. ETC. Making eggs for a crowd? Cook eggs (slightly undercooked) and put on cookie sheet. Before serving warm through and serve.

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Breakfast Sandwich with Avocado and Egg

Is there such thing as a hangover if you don’t drink? If so, 🙋🏼. Exercise and this breakfast sandwich should get me through a day of Halloween parties. Your favorite bread Spinach, chopped Eggs, over easy Avocado, smashed Dressing for spinach- Lemon juice EVOO S&P Top with Sriracha salt ETC. The last thing I wanted to do when I woke up this morning was exercise. I put my workout clothes on and committed to 10 minutes. 40 minutes later, I was so happy I had started. Endorphins work wonders! (PS- this is great carb free without the bread)

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Smoked Salmon Tartine

I’m staring at piles of laundry so of course I decide to make myself lunch instead! Loved it so much it’ll be dinner too. Baguette, sliced down the center Plain cream cheese or mayo (yes, add just a little) Smoked salmon, fresh salmon, leftover salmon. Any and all work. Arugula or spinach with lemon juice and EVOO Peas Top with a little more lemon juice and generous dash of salt and ground pepper.

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