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Reuben Sliders

Posted on by Reluctant Retiree

Who doesn’t love a good Reuben sandwich? Corned beef, tangy sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese make the perfect combo. There are lots of ways to make a Reuben, and the latest spin is this recipe for oven-baked Reuben sliders. All the classic Reuben ingredients are sandwiched inside soft Hawaiian rolls and served up as a dozen small sliders. This is a fantastic dish to make for Super Bowl parties or with homemade corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day.

The tops of the assembled Reuben sliders with Hawaiian rolls are brushed with a mixture of melted butter, spices and caraway seeds. The flavors soak into the sandwiches as they bake, and the sauce keeps them extra-moist.

Reuben Slider Ingredients

  • Deli corned beef: No need to wait for leftovers from your next corned beef dinner; pick up thin-sliced corned beef from your deli counter to make these Reuben slider sandwiches.
  • King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls: Hawaiian rolls are the base for so many of our favorite slider recipes. Their light sweetness complements the savory Reuben fillings.
  • Swiss cheese: You can either use sliced Swiss on the sliders or a sprinkle of grated Swiss cheese. For the best melting, skip the bagged stuff and grate your own cheese.
  • Sauerkraut: This condiment is made of fermented cabbage and salt. It adds a pungent, tangy flavor to the sandwich and other Reuben-inspired recipes. Keep things simple with canned sauerkraut, or try our recipe for homemade sauerkraut.
  • Russian dressing: Creamy and pink-hued Russian dressing is made with mayonnaise, chili sauce, horseradish and paprika. You can also use Thousand Island dressing on the sliders, though it’s milder in flavor.
  • Melted butter: Perhaps the best part of this Reuben slider recipe is the buttery sauce. Melted butter mixed with seasonings, brushed onto the sandwiches before baking, makes the sliders extra-moist and flavorful.
  • Seasonings: With so much flavor in the corned beef, cheese and sauerkraut, I keep the spices in the butter simple: some salt, black pepper and onion powder.
  • Caraway seeds: Reubens are traditionally served on rye or marble bread. To add some rye flavor to the Reuben sliders with Hawaiian rolls, add caraway seeds to the butter sauce brushed on top.
  • Nonstick spray: Coat the baking dish with nonstick spray so the sliders will be easy to serve after baking.

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Comfort Food The Cowboy Way

Posted on by Reluctant Retiree

Backyard Favorites, Country Classics, and Stories from a Ranch Cook

The stars of the YouTube channel Cowboy Kent Rollins and the authors of the hit cookbook A Taste of Cowboy, Kent and Shannon Rollins, share more than 125 hearty recipes of comfort food for the family, with true chuck wagon stories.

Kent Rollins and his wife Shannon sure have a busy life on the range. They spend time slinging hash and beating Bobby Flay on Food Network. They also run their YouTube channel, Cowboy Kent Rollins. Despite all these activities, they never forget to take a moment to break bread and share around the dinner table. Kent and Shannon’s wisdom, warm generosity, and life-brightening humor are woven into Comfort Food the Cowboy Way. The book includes stories and cowboy history. It shares tales from life on the range. It also describes growing up in a rural family. Additionally, it talks about the interesting characters they’ve met on the trail.

The recipes included are equal parts hearty and scrumptious. They range from classic Southern cooking and Western favorites to the more spice-forward Mexican-style dishes. There’s also backyard grilling and smoking. You can find one-pot meals and tips to add cowboy twists. Add authentic punched-up seasoning to all your cooking. Of course, all the recipes qualify as true comfort food the cowboy way. These are easy-to-follow family recipes meant to be served up family style. With chapters spanning breakfast to dinner, plus grilling, desserts, and cowboy classics. This complete course of cowboy cooking is a must-have for anyone wanting to slow down. Enjoy a great meal with even better company.

  • French Toast Casserole
  • Fried Macaroni and Cheese
  • Red Eye Gravy and Ham
  • Grilled Steak and Chicken Quesadillas
  • Hearty Beef Stew
  • Smoked Queso Dip
  • Seafood Gumbo with Green Chile Wine
  • Beer Can Chicken
  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  • Churros with Homemade Caramel Sauce
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Taste of Home What Can I Cook in my Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron?

Posted on by Reluctant Retiree

Get Geared Up, Great Cooking Starts Here

Make the most of your kitchen tools today. With Taste of Home What Can I Cook in My Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron…? on hand, the ideal dinner is always at your fingertips.

It’s time to cook what you want—how you want! It’s easy with the recipes inside the brand-new title Taste of Home What Can I Cook in My Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron…? Looking for a savory dinner that comes together in the Instant Pot? Turn to the Instant Pot section, and you’ll find dozens of recipes to choose from. Need side dishes from the air fryer? We’ve got you covered with 25 air-fried specialties. You’ll also find a mouthwatering selection of slow-cooked classics. Discover fun things to bake in muffin tins. Try dishes seasoned to perfection in cast-iron skillets. Enjoy meal-in-one favorites made easy on sheet pans. You’ll even find recipes that take advantage of your sous-vide cooker, spiralizer and other kitchen appliances.

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Taste of Home Make It Freeze It

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295 Make-Ahead Meals that Save Time & Money

Today’s family cooks know that by stashing delicious, home-cooked meals in the freezer, dinner preparation (and cleanup) is a snap. That’s why the 295 recipes inside Taste of Home Make It, Freeze It Cookbook make it easier than ever to find the perfect dinner solution.

            Within this brand new book, you will quickly discover mouthwatering recipes with freezing and reheating instructions. These instructions are key to mealtime success for today’s home cooks. In addition, three At-a-Glance Icons offer proven value-added benefits. These benefits increase purchasing decisions. The book’s 200+ full-color photos also help, along with step-by-step cooking instructions and standout tips and hints.

            You will also enjoy a bonus chapter. It highlights recipes that yield enough to serve a dish one night. You can store a second one in the freezer when time is tight. The book also includes a clip out listing of classic freezer fare (pizzas, mac-and-cheese, chicken casseroles, waffles, etc.) readers can use as a reference to easily find such recipes in the book, stock their freezer and just as quickly locate the reheating instructions.

            Appetizer and dessert recipes that offer make-ahead convenience. These recipes help busy cooks save time when preparing for summer get-togethers. They are ideal for neighborhood block parties, church picnics, and other warm-weather events. All of the recipes in this must-have collection are ideal when time is tight. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or a holiday open house, they work perfectly. The focus is on setting delicious foods on the table. People effortlessly enjoy great meals. Make It, Freeze It Cookbook is one book today’s home cooks simply can’t be without!

CHAPTERS:
Introduction, Freezing Basics, Breakfast & Brunch, Entertaining Made Easy, Fresh-Baked Breads, Sides & More, Heartwarming Soups, Beef Main Dishes, Poultry Favorites, Pork Specialties, Other Entrees, Sweet Treats

BONUS: Cook Once, Eat Twice

Recipes Included: Cheesy Chicken Casserole,  Southwestern Lasagna, Hearty Meat Pie, Honey-Maple Pork Chops, Cordon Bleu Quiche, Sausage-Lover’s Pizza, Individual Provolone Melts, Lunch-Time Enchiladas, Summer Corn Casserole, Freezer Buttermilk Biscuits, Bacon-Egg Croissants, Sunny Brunch Quiche, Mocha Walnut Dessert, Rocky Road Bites, Frosty Strawberry Torte, and Frozen Chocolate Swirl Cake

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60 Best Valentine’s Day Desserts

Posted on by Reluctant Retiree

I can’t help it: I love Valentine’s Day. (No, not because my name is in the holiday!) It’s the perfect time to tell someone—platonically or romantically—how much they mean to you. Showing love looks a little different to everyone, but for me, it means baking Valentine’s Day desserts. The fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, right? That’s what all those Marry Me recipes are for!

If you’re also the “cooking is my love language” type, here are the perfect Valentine’s Day desserts for the holiday. Of course, there’s no shortage of chocolate desserts, like truffles and confections, mousses, cookies and chocolate lava cake. But there are also other romantic desserts, such as white chocolate raspberry cake, red velvet cookies, cheesecake-stuffed strawberries, decadently layered trifles and heart-shaped desserts galore. Many of these can feed a crowd (perfect for a Galentine’s Day party!), but more are desserts for two.

Whether you’ve booked a table or you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day at home, end your romantic dinner with one of these sweet desserts. (By the way, anyone manifesting for something special to happen should try Ina Garten’s engagement chicken—it worked for Meghan Markle and Emily Blunt!)

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30 Valentine’s Day Snacks to Share the Love

Posted on by Reluctant Retiree

While I love making a special meal on Valentine’s Day, my real food love language is snacks. But I don’t mean a handful of baby carrots or a half-stale granola bar. Whether sweet or savory, the little nibbles that carry us through the day until that romantic date-night dinner can be just as thoughtful as the main course. That’s what this collection of Valentine’s Day snacks celebrates.

Here, you will find a mix of sweet and savory festive treats, so you can still enjoy a pink cupcake, a few chocolate-covered tuxedo strawberries or a slice of decadent chocolate cake for Valentine’s Day dessert without feeling as if you’ve gone overboard on sugar all day. For something that you can graze on all afternoon, try a snack board loaded with a combination of cheese, crackers and cured meats.

You can even turn these snacks into a meal by making a variety of dishes. Pair shrimp skewers or crab-stuffed mushrooms with steak bites for surf-and-turf vibes, along with a few different types of bruschetta for color and texture. The best part about these Valentine’s Day snacks is that they’re elegant and delicious yet easy enough to prepare so you still have time to spend with your Valentine.

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