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Monday, January 22, 2018

Shortcut Cheesesteak Subs

If you've been around here very long, it's no secret that we love Rhodes Artisan French Rolls.  They just step-up our dinner game that much.  Last week, we took our favorite cheese-steak filling and served it on these rolls instead of the standard hoagies we usually use.  They were SO good.  

We started by letting the rolls thaw (either at room temperature if you plan ahead, or by following the microwave directions on the bag).  Then we split them open and toasted them under the broiler.  Take them out, add the meat mixture and cheese and return to the broiler until the cheese has reached melty perfection.  Divine! And on the table in under 20 minutes--we call that a dinner win!


We like to serve these with a salad, fruits and veggies, or some roasted potatoes for a fast and filling dinner!

Shortcut Cheesesteak Subs
Ingredients:


2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, halved and sliced into thin half moons
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
½-¾  teaspoon dried oregano
3-4 tablespoons A-1 steak sauce
1.5 pounds deli roast beef, cut into 2-inch strips
Salt and pepper
1 bag Rhodes Artisan French Rolls (12 count)
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 slices provolone, swiss, or havarti cheese

Directions:


Preheat the broiler to low.  Allow rolls to sit at room temperature to defrost while you prepare the filling.  In a 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add sliced onion.  Saute, stirring occasionally until onions begin to caramelize.  Add garlic and oregano and continue to cook for 1 minute.  Add in sliced roast beef strips, A-1 sauce, and salt and pepper.  Use tongs to stir together until mixture is heated through and well combined.  Remove from heat.  

Prepare the rolls for toasting by splitting them open.  (If they are still too frozen, follow the microwave directions on the bag to defrost them).  Lay the split rolls cut side up on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.  Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes or until they are as toasty as you like.  Remove pan from oven.  Place ½ slice of cheese on top of each roll half.  And spread the meat mixture evenly among the 12 sandwiches.  Return to broiler and broil for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Serve Immediately.  

Notes:


Any leftover sandwiches can be wrapped in foil and reheated in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Recipe Source:


Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Instant Pot Creamy Butternut & Tomato Bisque


Like many people, we are loving our Instant Pots.  This recipe is an example of one that the cook time is cut WAY down by using a pressure cooker.  Our kids eat this "tomato soup" and have no idea they are eating some nutrient-packed butternut squash.  It's a favorite of ours for a quick dinner on a cold day!


Head to OSSS for the full recipe and printable!

Friday, January 5, 2018

Pork & Sweet Potato Meal Prep Bowls




Looking for something fresh, filling, and good-for-you?  These pork and sweet potato meal prep bowls are it!  They are super versatile so you can make any swaps you want.  I made several of them for the fridge and changed up the sauces each day for lunch last week so I didn't get tired of them.  They were so good and way better than finishing my kids' grilled cheese sandwiches or quesadillas.  


Head to OSSS to get the recipe!

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Instant Pot General Tsao's Chicken



Have you jumped on the instant pot bandwagon yet?  We aren't usually ones to want every little kitchen appliance.....but the instant pot we LOVE. We were both gifted instant pot's in the last year - and we love the fact that we can cook quicker - and get tender fall apart meat almost effortlessly!  

This General Tso’s Chicken has become a fast new favorite.  And you can probably throw it together in an Instant Pot faster than you can pick up take-out.  It’s tender, moist, flavorful, and has just a handful of ingredients–most of which are pantry staples.  You can use thawed or frozen chicken thighs here and serve it over rice or in lettuce.  Our kids loved it, too! Give it a try and let us know what you think!

We're sharing the RECIPE HERE