Swiss Tuna Melts and Split Pea Soup


Swiss Tuna Melts
Total Time: 20 minutes

1 can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 c shredded swiss cheese
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped celery
Pepper to taste
8 slices bread (I used sourdough)
2-3 Tbsp butter, softened

1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread over 4 slices of bread, about 1/2 c on each; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches.
2. On a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, grill sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted.

Yield: 4 servings.

From Taste of Home Annual Recipes 2007

Ken's Rating: ***
Chalsea's Rating: **
This was ok. If you skip the Sour Cream it would be way better.

Split Pea Soup (slow cooker)

2 3/4 c water
1 1/2 c dry split peas, rinsed and drained
1 14-oz can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 # smoked pork hocks or meaty ham bone
1/4 tsp dried marjoram, crushed
Black pepper
1/2 c chopped carrot
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped onion

1. In a slow cooker, combine split peas, pork hocks, marjoram, pepper, bay leaf, carrot, celery, and onion. Pour water and chicken broth over all. Cover and cook on low-heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaf. Remove pork hocks. Cut meat off bones; coarsely chop. Stir meat into soup.

Yield: 4 servings

From Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook

Ken's Rating: *****
Chalsea's Rating: *****
Grrrreat!

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