What a Blessing

Isn't it nice when a friend invites you to their family gathering and you just feel right at home? What could be a better reason to get together than good friends and family, good food, and wonderful baby blessing? That was our weekend and it turned an otherwise lonely Sunday into a delight.

I had a request from those beauties - the Wright girls for a recipe after our gathering. Little sammies, little burgers are all the rage right now. Here are a couple of mini sandwiches for your recipe box.

(We joked about not having any good pictures for this post since the sandwiches got devoured so here are a few random ones I found on-line.)


Ham & Swiss Breakfast Minis (these are great any time of day!)

3 cans refrigerator biscuits (if you use Grands for a bigger sandwich you should only do 2 cans)
1 lb. sliced ham
swiss cheese, sliced

Bake biscuits according to the package. Cool and slice in half. Put a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss on each biscuit to form a sandwich. Place sammies on a cookie sheet.

Melt together:
2 stick butter (yeah boy!)
1/4 C dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds

Drizzle this mixture over the top of the sandwiches. Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning bake the sammies at 375 degrees until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Here is a random guy picking poppy seeds out of his teeth which is what all of us do after eating those sandwiches. Un-appetizing I know - but funny.



Hot Roast Beef Party Sandwiches
(this recipe is Melissa's - she's got some good ones!)

1/2 C finely chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
2 pkgs. small dinner rolls (the Hawaiian ones work well - any kind that are still attached together in the package - you followin' me?)
2/3 C peach preserves
1/2 C mustard-mayo mix
3/4 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef, chopped
1/2 lb. thinly sliced Havarti cheese
salt & pepper

Remove the rolls from the package and slice as a whole horizontally to create a top and a bottom. On the top half spread the mustard-mayo mix. On the bottom spread the peach preserves and sprinkle with the toasted nuts. Layer the cheese and roast beef on the bottom half. Put the top on and wrap the whole thing in foil. Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees or until the cheese is good and melted. Remove from the oven and un-wrap. Cut into individual sandwiches and serve.

Notes: The quantities on this recipe can definitely be changed to suit your taste and budget. The weird thin meat in the little ackages that only cost like $1 at the grocery store actually work well in this recipe. And when I make the mustard-mayo mix I never measure - you know . . . spread how ever much jam on that you want. I don't think you could hurt this recipe. Also, my recipe never said where to put the salt & pepper, so put it wherever you want! Either of these sandwich recipes will be a show-stopper at your next get-together. Enjoy.