As I am writing this post, all I can think about are the Vlasic commercials with a little girl crunching a pickle very loudly at a restaurant and everyone stares at her. The stork comes on and says, “Now that’s a pickle.” Here at Mommies with Cents, when we hear storks, we think 
of babies, but not this time. We are thinking PICKLES!
I am personally not a pickle lover, but my husband is. He chose to try Vlasic Bread and Butter Spears and Kosher Dill pickles. He obviously raved about them and loves that they are so crunchy. Vlasic Pickles has been around for over 68 years! I think they are the best for barbeques. Hamburgers come to mind!
Here is just one of the main recipes great for Vlasic pickles!
BUFFALO MELTS
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds, ground BUFFALO MEAT (*If you can’t find real buffalo meat, you can substitute with ground turkey or beef.)
2 EGG YOLKS
1 small ONION, chopped
SALT and PEPPER to taste
1/2 cup, TOMATO SAUCE
4 slices SOURDOUGH BREAD
1 jar, VLASIC® STACKERS PICKLES
4 slices CHEESE
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground meat, egg yolks, onion, salt and pepper well. Use your hands!
2. Stuff mixture into a bread pan or deep baking pan.
3. Add tomato sauce on top, spreading evenly.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until cooked through. When done, let cool and cut into one inch slices.
5. Build Melt: Lay the bread slices flat, add sliced meatloaf, then pickle slices and top with cheese.
6. Bake in toaster oven or oven until cheese is melted.
Vlasic is now hosting a great contest, “What Does a Vlasic Do for You?”. Through August 31, 2010, pickle lovers from across the United States are invited to share how they use Vlasic pickles to elevate a dish. One Grand Prize Winner will receive $1,000 cash and 10 Finalists will each receive $100 cash. Winning entries will be based on creativity and adherence to theme.
Entering is easy! Go to www.vlasic.com and click on the contest banner. Be sure to read the Official Rules, then fill out the submission form and, in 100 words or less, share what your favorite kind of Vlasic pickle is and describe how you use it to zest up a dish. Submitting a photo of the creation to accompany your entry is optional but recommended. You can also send your entry to: “What Does a Vlasic Do for You?” c/o BHG, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 31, 2010. No purchase is required to enter or win. Must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. territories) at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. For official rules and a full list of Vlasic products, go to www.vlasic.com.
Want to win some Vlasic Pickles of your own? Three winners will receive some! Find out how to enter the contest below. For extra entries, you can also Like The Stork on Facebook and Follow The Stork on Twitter. Also, be sure to check out all of our other giveaways HERE.
A complimentary product/service was provided for this review; however, all opinions expressed are our own. We were not compensated in any other way for this review. See Mommies With Cents disclosure policy for more details.
this is cool gotta love the pickles