Friday, February 1, 2013

Americana Night!

This last week we were thinking of doing something American-esque, plain and simple. It started with my explanation of the Rachel sandwich, the estranged sister of Reuben. There was some debate about what to make with it, but sweet potato fries and a banana cream pie were just what the doctor ordered!


Rachel Sandwich
-1 loaf marble rye
-1 cup saurkraut
- swiss cheese slices
-sliced turkey
- Thousand Island dressing
Directions: Spray two slices of marble rye with cooking spray. Place slices of turkey, swiss cheese slices and however much saurkraut you want and bake at 350 degrees on baking sheet or grill in a pan until browned and cheese melted. Serve with dressing on the side.


We wound up using cheddar in these because I forgot the cheese.....Whoops! But it was still delicious!

Sweet Potato Fries

- 3 sweet potatoes, washed and peeled. Chop in to strips and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and seasoning salt. Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes, flipping as needed.



Yum!

Banana Cream Pie


-3/4 sugar

-1/3 cup flour
 
-¼ tsp salt

-2 cups milk

-3 egg yolks beaten

-2 tablespoons butter

-1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla
 
-  inch graham cracker crust

-3-4 sliced bananas


1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Add milk in gradually while stirring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly. Keep stirring and cook for about 2 more minutes, and then remove from the burner.
2. Stir a small quantity of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, and immediately add egg yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture. Cook for 2 more minutes - don't stop stirring or it will stick. Remove the mixture from the stove, and add butter and vanilla. Stir until the whole thing has a smooth consistency.
3. Slice bananas into the pie crust. Top with pudding mixture.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes. Chill for an hour.




It tasted even better than it looks, if you can believe it!



So we could have made burgers and fries, which are always a winner, but this turned out even better than we expected, and started a Rachel eating spree for us all!

 





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