All Decked Out! Throw an impromptu gathering in the fresh air tonigt :-)

Busy summer months often have us running with no time to relax. But not tonight! You'll be outside in minutes with a tasty meal in hand! Today's yummy duo is Philadelphia Beef sandwiches and Honey mustard coleslaw!

Philadelphia Beef Sandwich

Prep/ Total time: 20 min. Serves: 6

• 1 round loaf (1 lb.) unsliced Italian bread
• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 cup concentrated au jus sauce
• 1 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef
• 3 Tbs. horseradish sauce
• 7 slices mozzarella cheese

1. Cut bread in half. hollow out bottom and top of loaf carefully, leaving a 3/4 in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use.)
2. Saute onion and green pepper in oil in a large skillet for 5 min. or until tender. Meanwhile, combine water and au jus sauce in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add beef. Reduce heat to med.; cook for 3 min. or until meat is heated through. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; reserving 1/4 c. au jus.
3. Spoon onion and green pepper onto the bread bottom. Top with beef; drizzle with reserved au jus. Spread with horseradish sauce and top with cheese.
4. Transfer to a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 min. or until cheese is melted. Replace bread top. Cut into six wedges with a serrated knife.

$2.23 per serving

Honey Mustard Coleslaw

Prep/ Total time: 10 min. Serves: 5

• 1 pkg. coleslaw mix
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 Tbs. honey
• 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seaoning
• 1/8 tsp. celery seed

1. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

$ .59 per serving.