This is the Donna Reed of chicken salad sandwiches, meaning domestic perfection, of course. But you know the disreputable character she played in “From Here to Eternity?” Well, it’s got a little of that Donna Reed in it, too. It’s party-flavored comfort food made with chicken that was spit-roasted, partially eaten, and then cast aside.
Allegro Burgers, Five Guys Style: easy to make and wildly delicious cheeseburgers, built a la Five Guys, but made with Allegro Marinade for a little kick in the pants.
Blueberries, mango, orange, strawberries and honey make up this simple but delicious fruit salad. Bananas, Cool Whip, granola, Jell-O, vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, orange zest, and herbs (such as tarragon, basil, mint) are all good options.
MiLam reviews the Umami cheeseburger from bopNgrill, in Rogers Park Chicago. Short version: I loved it! Some of their signature Korean-American fusion burgers and other dishes use Kimchi; it takes courage to confront Kimchi, but the but the payoff is intense.
Thick and Chunky Tomato Soup stems from an improvisation that used leftover ingredients such as bacon, red wine, and Newman’s Own Sockarooni pasta sauce. It’s an easy, flexible recipe.
Improvise a thick, chunky tomato soup, starting with a store-bought pasta sauce. This method will help you sauté, simmer, and garnish your way to a soup that relies on the leftover ingredients you already have in your fridge or cupboard: pasta, kielbasa or sausage, spices, and vegetables.
Bacon-Weave Sandwich, Bacon Popcorn, and more
If you want to have friends over, and you want to serve something interesting, but you want to keep things comfortable and relaxed, Slawppy Joes are perfect. They’re fancy enough to say “I made something special for you” while also acknowledging that “you’re not exactly the Queen of England, though, are you?”
