OL Dinner- Ham & Swiss Sliders Won Hands Down



The Offensive Line Dinner menu included Ham & Swiss Sliders. They were definitely a hit with the guys. We made 100 sliders and only had about 8 left. However those didn't last long either. After the football game the next night, one of the players told Momo he was having a craving for more of those sliders. He asked if there were any left and if so, he would be over right after the game to pick some up. Now, Friday night lights aren't over until around midnight and this kid lives on the other side of The Woodlands!

With a sharpie marker I put the heating instructions on the lid of an aluminum pan and left the care package with 8 sliders in it at the front door with the porch light on. Not long after, here came headlights, and the package disappeared into the night...



Here is the recipe for a normal size group:

Ham and Swiss Sliders:

• 24 white dinner rolls
• 24 pieces honey ham
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup miracle whip

Poppy Seed Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

 Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and miracle whip. Spread onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet very close together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all the sandwiches. You do not have to use all of the sauce. Just use enough to cover the tops. let sit 10 minutes or until butter sets slightly. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees fro 12-16 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes or until tops are slightly brown and crispy. Serve warm.

*Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.



OL Dinner- "The Wall" Rice Krispie Treat Cake

It was our turn to feed the Offensive Line this week for Group Dinner- 18 kids at least 6' 2" tall and 280 pounds each. They call themselves "The Wall" so I needed to incorporate that into the event somehow.

I took two days off work to prepare for this one. I asked Momo what he wanted on the menu so we made a list and went to work. Wednesday I went to Sam's Club, Wal Mart, and HEB to get everything I needed. I was proud of myself when I knew the plan was coming together. Then I just about killed him when he came home that evening and went into a total panic because he didn't think I bought enough food, "Mom, do you realize these guys like to eat?!" I told him to trust me and then I started to build "The Wall" for the cake.

I first made a simple batch of Rice Krispie treats from Coco Krispies to get the right color, placed them in the refrigerator so they weren't gooey to work with, and then used my pastry cutter to cut the sheet into "bricks". I used white frosting mortar and built a wall and stood it using small dowels. The guys loved it!



 



After I constructed the cake, then Momo wanted to know where all the treats were. After I told him that I was just making some to build the wall with, he informed me that the team was really looking forward to the treats because he told them that I was making them for dessert! Ughhh.. Off to making 3 more trays ...

Coco Krispie Treat Recipe:

• 1/4 cup margarine
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 5 cups Coco Krispies

Directions

1. Melt margarine in large sauce pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well-blended. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly and firmly in buttered 13 x 9 inch pan. Cut into 2 x 2 inch squares when cool.

 

 



Wedding Invitation Ornament

I couldn't wait to post this one but had to keep it a secret until I gave it as a gift. I wanted to come up with something sentimental and homemade. Its rare when a guy would appreciate it, but I knew Seth would. I am so happy for him and his bride-to-be.

With the wedding invitation he sent me, I sliced it into thin strips, and filled a glass ornament with the pieces. I added a simple design on the outside with glued on crystals and topped it off with ribbons, silver bells, and a charm.

I wrapped it in a nice solid gift box with a lid, and filled it with shredded paper. It will save nicely so it can be brought out and put on the Christmas tree year after year.

 

 

 

 

Last Mum Of The Season. Best One Yet!

Well the first Mum I started this year ended up to be the last one. After spending all afternoon at the Texas Renaissance Festival this weekend, we ended the day with the big reveal. Momo's girlfriend Samantha loved it. Her Homecoming dance is this Saturday. Can't wait to see the kids all dressed up!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easy Hair Accessories

A hot glue gun, cute buttons, and some hair pins and you have an easy hair accessory project. My grandaughter and I had some great bonding time this afternoon. I glued and she picked out the buttons she wanted to use. In no time at all we had a brand new batch of hair "pretties" for her to wear.

 

 

Life is One "Mum" after Another

Holy Cow! I have had enough of the Texas Homecoming Mums already. Still one more to go for Momo' s girlfriend. Target date October 20th. This is the one that my sister and I worked on for my nephew's date. I swear she had to have gone to the Chiropractor the next day! All turned out well and the dance was a success..

 

 

 

 

Crockpot Mac n'Cheese- Best Potluck Item Ever

Doing a Tailgating theme potluck at work today. Put it on in my office at 9am and done by noon. Perfect..

4 cups milk
2 cans evaporated milk
2 eggs
Wisk, then add:
28 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 bags 16 oz. elbow macaroni (uncooked)

Cook on low in crockpot for 2-3 hours, stiring occasionally.