Sticky Sliders and Millionaire Pie

Quick, I have to eat this pie before it melts! 

It's hard to believe that we've had only one 100 degree day in the Dallas area so far this year!  It's still in the high 90's and even though I've set my tea outside, I won't be staying long.  My sweet tablecloth that I dearly love is from my forever friend, Joy.

I had to show my new Fitz and Floyd  English Garden Birdhouse Berry teapot.  I know, I know, (hangs head in shame!) I needed a new teapot like I need a hole in my head, but I fell in love with it and got a good deal on ebay.  It's so pretty, isn't it?  

This Jim Shore angel was in a basket when my beloved hubby passed away 12 years ago, on August 16th.

My Johnson Bros Strawberry Fair teacup looks pretty on the table.

Yield: 16

Author: Kitty, but adapted from Allrecipes

Millionaire Pie

My dear Mother-in-law used to make this pie and I found this recipe which is similar.

Ingredients

• 1-14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1-8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1-8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (recipe called for 12 ounces, but 8 seemed fine)
• 1-20 ounce can crushed pineapple, very well drained
• a squeeze of lemon juice
• 1 and 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 prepared graham cracker crusts
• whipped cream and maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

1. Blend sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese together in a large bowl. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Stir in the crushed pineapple, squeeze of lemon and pecans.
2. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crusts. Chill the pies for about 3-4 hours until set.
3. If desired, serve with some whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Notes

You can add about a cup of shredded coconut and some chopped maraschino cherries into the filling.

The pies freeze very well, too.

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It's hard to believe that these sticky ham and cheese sliders have never been shared on my blog.  They are so good, and are perfect for a tea party, lunch, or any gathering.

Yield: 12

Author: Kitty, but adapted from Siri Daly on the Today Show

Sticky Ham and Cheese Sliders

These little buns are so good! You can change up the lunchmeat and cheese to your liking. Serve them at your next gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (I used 1 tablespoon brown sugar + 1 tablespoon hot honey)
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 package small sweet Hawaiian buns
• 1 pound sliced ham (I didn't use that much)
• 1 pound of Swiss cheese (I didn't use that much)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring butter, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and poppy seeds to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer for a few minutes. Set aside.
2. Slice buns in half and assemble the sandwiches by putting the desired amount of ham and cheese. Place in a baking dish where they can fit snugly, and pour the sauce all over making sure that they are all coated. Cover with foil and let sit in the fridge for one hour or overnight.
3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325 degrees.
4. Bake for 10 minutes covered and another 10 minutes uncovered.
5. Enjoy!

Harper is going into 5th grade at a parochial school!

Hayden is in 2nd grade at her previous school.

Ella is a freshman this year!

There was a tree root growing up through the dirt and down into my little waterfall.  My son Mike took care of it.  Isn't it huge?

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