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Sometimes the best things happen when you don’t plan them. We had something much different planned for dinner tonight. Something from a box I think. But then Brian came home armed with some food from his mom’s. And thus hanky pankys and tortellini spinach salad happened. Much more delicious in my opinion {although Brian might not agree}. Meaty cheesy goodness combined with fresh sweetness. We’ll probably have to do this again, impromptu style. And you should too. Recipes below.

Hanky Pankys {makes approx 40}
1lb spicy sausage
1lb ground beef
Oregano
1lb Velveeta
Mini-loaf of either rye or pumpernickel bread

Brown both meats together until done – if you’d like add some oregano at this time. Add the cheese in small pieces. Stir until well mixed. Line a cookie sheet with as many pieces of bread as will fit. Drop a couple tablespoons onto each slice. Place cookie sheet under the broiler until bread is crispy and meat/cheese mixture has started to brown and crisp up. Enjoy!

Spinach Tortellini Salad
1 package of tortellini
1 package of baby spinach with the stems cut off
Strawberries
Parmesan  cheese
Poppyseed dressing

Cook the tortellini according to the instructions on the package. Toss with spinach, strawberries, parmesan cheese and poppyseed dressing. Enjoy!