Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
Where are all my fellow Irish men and women out there today?
So yesterday morning when I stopped at the grocery store, I ended up with a HUGE hankering for a reuben sandwich. Knowing that I had to work until about 6:00pm last night (great shift, by the way…even had a blog reader take my class! Hey Emily!) I figured a quick, easy dinner at home would be ideal.
Enter, my Turkey Reuben.
I went with turkey reubens, since Jay is not a huge fan of corned beef, but I was shocked that I was still able to get him to eat the sauerkraut. Victory!
To make our reubens, I bought a small loaf of marbled rye, spread each slice with some homemade Russian dressing, two slices of Swiss cheese, a few slices of low-sodium turkey, and sauerkraut. I then sprayed the outside with a little spray butter and let them grill up to perfection.
Not only did they taste like restaurant quality, but I loved knowing that they didn’t have nearly the amount of fat and calories as one from a restaurant. Another victory!
On the side, I served some Alexia Sweet Potato Fries which I got a coupon for to try out through the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program.
I usually just make my own fries, but I will admit that these tasted delicious and I really loved just being able to grab them straight from the bag. They’re definitely ideal for when you’re pressed for time.
*edited to fix all of my spelling errors on “reuben.” Woops, my bad!
After dinner, Jay and I got to work on a few things to get ready for today’s St. Patty’s Day celebrations…
I put together a batch of my Overnight French Toast.
And Jay mixed up some festive green Jell-o shots for St. Patrick’s Day…
Yup, many of you guys guessed right…
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We’ll see how they turn out!
Alright, it’s about time to go get ready and let the shenanigans begin. Hope everyone has a great day!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
Looks like you have alot of fun in store for today. I really need to try making your overnight french toast – it looks SO good.
Jacqui @Miss Nutritionista says
Looks like it’ll be a good time! I made jello shots with the yummy vodka and raspberry jello and they were delicious :)
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Your sandwich looks delicious!! Have fun today! We’re hoping to go to a local winery today. I have a coupon for wine tasting … plus they’re having a St. Patty’s celebration with beer and live music. Should be a good time!! :)
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
Have a great St.Patty’s Day!
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says
Ohhh interesting jello shot combo! Let us know how they are! Enjoy your day :)
khushboo says
Wow I bet any kind of sandwich which includes marble rye would be out of this world- never even seen this kind of bread! After making about 100 jello shots for a Diwali party 2 years ago, I must say I am quite the pro! Have a great day! :)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
i’ve never been one to love reuban sandwiches, but my mom ordered one when we were out to lunch a few weeks ago, and i ended up loving it! i think it was always one of those things that i thought i wouldn’t like, so i never really tried it for myself. your version sounds great, and now i’m thinking a reuban sandwich might have to be in order for lunch today! ;)
Mallory @ Have Your Cake and Eat it says
that looks awesome!! have a great st pattys day!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Haha love the turkey baster for the jello shots :)
Brandi says
What a fun day! :)
That sandwich looks amazing! And I love sweet potato fries! :)
I really must try the overnight frenchtoast. I hope you guys have a great St Patricks day!
Kelli-Ann says
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from one Capital Region Irish women to another! Your reuben looks delicious!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
That looks SO good! I love a good sandwich. And…is that Swedish Fish vodka??
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh yum, everything looks great!! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Mike says
You know that the sandwich is spelled “REUBEN”, right?
Emily S says
Looks yummy! I know we burned off all those calories! Great class!
Emily S says
Looks yummy!! I know we burned off all those calories! Great Class.
Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat says
So the hubby and I were thinking about going out last night and decided to stay in and make our own dinner & im glad we did- we had steak, chicken, sweet potatoe fries and salad- It was way better than a restaurant meal!
Have a great day Courtney!
Melissa @ Some Sugar Added says
Is Jay using a turkey baster to fill the Jello shot cups? That’s such a good idea…I always spill the liquid all over the place when trying to fill those tiny cups!
Courtney says
Hahaha, yes he is. Totally his idea too :)
Karen says
That sandwich looks amazing! Totally craving one now! I’d much rather have a Reuben with turkey
Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt says
I printed that recipe for overnight french toast and have not made it yet. I really need too.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Hope you had a fun (and safe!!) day!
Laura says
Have been craving a turkey reuben for weeks!! I may just have to make my own now!!! Those Jello shots look dangerous! ;)
michelle kim says
Hooray, shenanigans!!!
Looking forward to hearing about them tomorrow ;D
Heather says
that reuben looks so good. So do the shots!
Brien27 says
I’m Craving for all your recipe. all of it looks so good..I can’t wait to try it…