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When things get busy around here sometimes I say “Gang, time to get things back to neutral!” Well, it has been one of those weeks. Halloween, an amazing giveaway, end of the year middle school football banquet (congratulations to my sweet son Jack for being named All Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year!) and then just life! I know if I am feeling exhausted then the rest of the crew is probably feeling the same! So instead of fretting over dinner many times we go out. Luckily, less than 2 miles away is one of our favorite spots, Louie’s Grill and Bar!

It is one of those places that the entire family can go to eat and find something they love. Louie’s has 11 locations in the metro Oklahoma City area, Tulsa, and Wichita, Ks. Best part is that all of Louie’s dishes are under $9.99! So, we can all fill up on delicious comfort food and not worry about the dishes. All of the meals I have had there are delicious and they spare no expense on the ingredients. Just taste their Ranch dressing and you will be a believer! I promise the rest of the meal will be equally as amazing!

So, when I am stuck in the house I  make my own version of Louie’s Gobble Gobble Sandwich! Not as good as their’s but works when I am in a pinch and the kids are too crabby to leave the house!

Mama’s Gobbler Sandwich (inspired by Louie’s Gobble Gobble)

8 slices rosemary bread, toasted
4 slices swiss cheese
8 slices Diesel smoked turkey breast
lettuce
sliced tomatoes
sliced red onion
alfalfa sprouts
Toast bread and spread each slice with mustard spread. Top with a slice of cheese, turkey, tomato, lettuce and sprouts. Place 2nd slice on top and enjoy!
Chipolte Cranberry Honey Mustard
1/2 cup honey mustard
1 teaspoon chipolte peppers
2 tablespoon cranberry sauce
In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients. Use as a spread on sandwiches and store leftovers for up to a week!

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Flaked Sea Salt
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco, melted
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 T. real vanilla extract or vanilla paste
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. all purpose flour (may need 2-4 T. more if dough seems too loose)
3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 c. bittersweet chocolate chips
1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
flaked sea salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or use a Silpat baking sheet. In a large bowl, completely melt the butter and Crisco in the microwave until liquefied. Using an electric mixer, combine sugars and butter mixture in bowl and mix well. On medium speed, mix in eggs until completely incorporated. Add vanilla to sugar mixture.

 In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda, salt, and flour. On slow speed, add flour one cup at a time until it is all added. Add chocolate chips and nuts, stirring until combined.
 
Drop cookie dough onto a baking pan using a large ice cream scoop (this way nobody can fight over who has the bigger cookie!). Sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.
 
Yield: 1 1/2 dozen large cookies

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      Went to the Louie’s site and printed out the menu. Even tho my niece works at the Brookhaven location, I have not been out there nearly enough! The onion burger looks fantastic……. thanks again!