Maid-Rite Sandwiches, Sloppy Joe Tavern Burger old Church Cookbook recipe

Maid-Rite Sandwiches – Instant Pot or Stove-top

I grew up in the Midwest in the ’60s eating various and assorted “loose-meat” sandwiches, mainly homemade Maid-Rite Sandwiches (this recipe is not the classic version), actual Maid Rites, and Tavern Burgers. I never heard the word, Sloppy Joe, until I was an adult and moved away, and then no one seemed to know what a Maid-Rite was!

Maid-Rite Sandwiches Sloppy Joe Tavern Burger old Church Cookbook recipe

This is the old family, Church Cookbook recipe for the Maid-Rite made with Campbell’s Chicken Gumbo Soup.

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Mexican Meatloaf with Honey Chipotle Glaze

Mexican Meatloaf with Honey Chipotle Glaze

Meatloaf is a huge fave of my folks (my fave octogenarians, I call them) and especially when fall rolls around. But it always seems like there are two issues with meatloaf. The first? Even though we have an absolute fave, this Cook’s Illustrated Meatloaf, there’s no doubt sometimes you need a change-up from the classic! This Mexican Meatloaf with Honey Chipotle Glaze is a def upgrade…still familiar, still meatloaf,  but popping with fun flavor!

Mexican Meatloaf with Honey Chipotle Glaze

Mexican Meatloaf with Honey Chipotle Glaze

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Easy White Chicken Chili

Easy White Chicken Chili

I have other White Chicken Chili recipes here, so I’m not really sure how I got inspired to make this one. A hint of fall coming, maybe? Yep. I said it. Fall. I’m not too happy about fall coming but I’m glad I made this Easy White Chicken Chili. It’s seriously delish.

Easy White Chicken Chili

Easy White Chicken Chili

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Jacques Torres' Chocolate Mudslide Cookies

Jacques Torres’ Chocolate Mudslide Cookies

It might seem like my blog has a lot to do with baking, lately. I’ve been updating all of my Dessert Menus; organizing them properly and that means posting the results. So if you’re tired of multiple posts on Desserts, thanks for bearing with me. So I thought I’d reward you with a cookie, but not just any cookie. It’s a “Must Make.” These are Jacques Torres’ Chocolate Mudslide Cookies.

Jacques Torres' Chocolate Mudslide Cookies

Jacques Torres’ Chocolate Mudslide Cookies

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