Chicken Salad Sandwiches

I've been making these so much lately because they are quick, easy and I LOVE them.  So I decided to share with ya'll. The only problem is that I don't ever measure anything! Sorry...I just know how it needs to look and taste so it's just the way I like it.  So here are the ingredients...it might take a few times to get the proportions just the way YOU like them.


1 can chicken
mayonnaise (I'm usually a strong advocate for miracle whip over mayo, but for these mayo is better)
chopped up celery (optional...I don't really love celery)
dash of paprika
squirt or two of lemon juice
generous amount of pepper
craisins (If you ask me, this is the key ingredient.  They give it a little taste of sweetness that is oh so yummy!)

For best results, serve on Grandma Sycamore's white bread.  Seriously, I could eat these sandwiches for lunch every day.  I hope you like them as much as I do!!

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Taco Soup

 

 This is one of my favorite soups! You can even do it in the crockpot.

1 lb ground beef
2 cups salsa
2 soup cans water
1 (15 oz) can corn
1 Tbsp taco seasoning
2 (14 oz) cans tomatoes
1 (10 oz) can tomato soup
1 (15 oz) cans pinto beans
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder

Brown beef and drain grease.  Ad remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to slow boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Suggested toppings: fritos, cheese, avacado, sour cream, olives.  Enjoy!

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Stromboli

This recipe comes from my favorite magazine, Real Simple. And just as the title suggests, it is pretty simple.

pizza dough (Use this recipe or this one, or just buy the refrigerated ones)

1/4 lb. sliced salami

4 c. fresh spinach

1/2 lb. thinly sliced provolone

olive oil

Shape the dough into a 12-by-15-inch rectangle. Top with salami, spinach, and provolone. Working from a short end, roll us the dough. Place seam-side down on an oiled baking sheet; brush with olive oil. Bake at 425 degrees until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

I have made this recipe several times and we really enjoy it. Feel free to substitute any of the ingredients for your favorite toppings. Last night I used ham, provolone, tomatoes, and mushrooms because that's what I had on hand.

Be creative!

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Broccoli Salad

I tasted this salad a while ago at a pot luck and I loved it so much that I googled the recipe so I could make it for a family party. So all the credit goes to Diana Rattray :)

Broccoli Salad

5 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins (I used craisins)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
1/4 cup red onion, chopped (I left this out because I don't like raw onion)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Dressing
1 cup mayo
2 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 cup sugar

Mix salad together in big bowl. Make dressing in separate bowl. Combine and chill for 2 hours before serving.

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