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Creamy Chicken Artichoke Sandwiches

Creamy Chicken Artichoke Sandwiches

This is a great recipe for when you have company over. It makes a rich and delicious sandwich that goes with just about anything. Since it’s a slow cooker recipe its also very forgiving on time (provided you start it on time) and you can 

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a delicious and simple to make appetizer for any dinner but especially for Italian dinners. When you have a supply of fresh tomatoes and some good crusty bread your more than half way there.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is the hearty breakfast of our childhood. It is quick and easy to make with a nearly endless list of add ins to change the flavors. My traditional favorite is butter, brown sugar, raisins and nuts. But you could make strawberries and cream, or 

Mediterranean Tomato Salad

Mediterranean Tomato Salad

This is a fresh and tasty way to use up tomatoes when your garden is being overly generous. This salad goes great with Italian, Greek, Spanish or Mexican dishes.

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad is a buffet and pot-luck dinner standard. This is my go-to recipe for Macaroni Salad. It is delicious in it’s most basic form, and you have many options that you can add for different flavor profiles (I like it with all of the 

Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)

Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)

Opa! This salad is a tasty combination of pungent onions, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini mixed with the subtle flavors of tomatoes and feta cheese. This salad will easily feed 8-12 people.

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Sweet and tangy with the added flavor of bacon, this delicious warm salad goes well with chicken, pork, or sausage. This goes especially well as a side dish with bratwurst.

Croutons

Croutons

Croutons add some tasty crunch to your salad or soup, and they are really easy to make. Instead of paying $2-4 for a package of croutons, you can get a loaf of day old Italian bread for a dollar and make your own. You can 

Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw

Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw

I prefer my coleslaw creamy, and this is my go to recipe with a nice blend of tangy and creamy. This coleslaw goes great with BBQ and picnic food.

Creamed Cucumbers

Creamed Cucumbers

This was the way my mom liked to prepare cucumbers, and I’ve always like the counterpoint of the creaminess with the tartness of the vinegar.