BLT Wraps

I believe this BLT is better than the original that is made on toast.  So simple, easy and delicious.  Microwaving the bacon is an easy cooking method.  You may want to make a double recipe as you probably can’t eat just one.

• 12 thick-cut slices of bacon
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 romaine lettuce hearts, leaves trimmed to 8 inches long
• 1/2 to 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (I used grape tomatoes)
• 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas

Place half the bacon on a double paper towel-lined plate.  Top with another layer of paper towels and place the other half of the bacon on top and then put another layer of paper towels on that.  Microwave until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.

Put mayonnaise in a large bowl and add tomatoes and lettuce and toss to coat evenly.

Lay tortillas on counter and divide lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon among tortillas.  Roll tightly and serve.

Serves 4.

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Sloppy Joes

I grew up in Iowa where there were a lot of Maid-Rite Shops around.  We could never pass a Maid-Rite without stopping and having one.  They were basically loose meat hamburger with a few spices in it, which was top secret.  This recipe was originally named Maid-Rites, but it is more like Sloppy Joes than Maid-Rites.  Whatever you want to call them, they are pretty good.  You might want to make a double batch, especially if you have grandkids and a husband around.

• 1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Dash of pepper, opt.

Brown hamburger and onions together in skillet.  Drain off fat.  Then add the rest of ingredients.  Simmer for at least 30 minutes.  Serve on hamburger buns.

Serves 6 to 8.

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