1 long loaf of French bread
1 (12 oz.) pkg. Swiss cheese slices
1 med. onion, chopped finely
1/2 lb. butter, melted
2 heaping tsp. poppy seed
1 heaping tsp. dill
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 heaping tsp. parsley flakes

Mix onion, butter, poppy seed, dill, garlic salt and parsley flakes. Slice bread in 2-inch thick slices, almost all of the way through but not quite. Place sliced bread on tin foil. Place slices of Swiss cheese between each bread slice. Spoon butter mixture over top of bread. Wrap tightly in foil and cook for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Hodges was reluctant to share this recipe "because it calls for a boxed mix." However, she says the cake, similar to a recipe shared by a fried, is especially good chilled, is easy to make and can be made several days in advance, making it an excellent choice for entertaining. Its green color makes it perfect for St. Patrick's Day meals.