Party Sandwiches

This is a fun recipe that I like to take to parties, or make at home to serve with soup.

16-24 Rolls (Sour Dough or King Hawaiian are both good with this, but you can really use any kind.)
1/2 stick Melted Butter
2 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
4 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
4 Tbsp. Mustard (Regular or Dijon)
Swiss Cheese Slices
Deli Sliced Ham

Melt the butter, then combine with the poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.  Stir well.

Cut each roll in half, and spread sauce on both halves.  Put a slice of ham and a slice of cheese in each roll.  Close rolls.

Bake at 350 until cheese is starts to melt and bread is golden and crispy.  About 15-20 minutes.

Serve Warm.

Black Beans, Beef and Rice

I recently prepared a new recipe for my family, and it was a big hit with everyone!

I love it when that happens...because SOMEONE in our family (a cute little opinionated 4 year old), turns his nose up at most anything that is not Mac N Cheese these days!

What makes it even better, is that it is gluten free, so the whole crew can right dig right in, and not worry about Caylie getting sick...which has become a requirement around here.

I have made it twice so far, and the last time, as we were licking our plates clean, we decided that the next time I make it, I should do a double batch!

Black Beans, Beef and Rice

4 slices of bacon, cut into 1" pieces

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/2 c chopped onion

green pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1C long grain rice
1C water

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained

15.5 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 t dried Italian seasoning

1t salt

1C shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat.  Add beef, onion, pepper, and garlic.  Cook, stirring often, until beef has browned.  Add water, rice, tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning, and salt.  Mix well.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is done (20 min. or so).  Sprinkle with cheese.