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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Roasted Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 bread baguette, slice in 1/2 and remove some insides
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (15 ounce) package fontina or 1 (15 ounce) package provolone cheese, shredded (or your favorite)
  • 2 (12 ounce) jars roasted red peppers packed in oil, drained,rinsed and sliced
  • 48 leaves fresh basil

Recipe

  • 1 combine oil and garlic and brush some on baking sheet lined with foil.
  • 2 place the two baguette sides, cut side up, on sheets.
  • 3 spoon 1/4 of cheese on each, pressing slightly.
  • 4 top with roasted peppers, then with remaining cheese.
  • 5 top with basil leaves.
  • 6 brush with remaining garlic/oil mixture.
  • 7 bake in 425 degree oven for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • 8 serve hot or at room temperature.

Mexican Bagel

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 bagel
  • 4 teaspoons salsa
  • 1/2 avocado, thickly sliced
  • 2 slices cheese, your favourite

Recipe

  • 1 split bagel in half
  • 2 spread salsa over each half.
  • 3 top each with avacado.
  • 4 then with a slice of tasty cheese.
  • 5 place under the grill for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Killer Kielbasa And Sauerkraut On Kaisers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained, but not squeezed (not bavarian)
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb polska kielbasa (1 package, cut to length of rolls)
  • 2 kaiser rolls (about 6-8 -long)
  • 2 -3 teaspoons mustard

Recipe

  • 1 in large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in partially-drained sauerkraut, caraway seeds and salt and pepper. stir periodically and when kraut begins to very lightly brown, turn heat to very low, but stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • 2 preheat broiler to high.
  • 3 heat second skillet over medium heat with about a teaspoon of vegetable oil.
  • 4 slice kielbasas lengthwise, but not all the way through (butterflied). lay open side down into skillet and cook until desired brownness (we like ‘em charcoaly!) then flip and repeat. drain on paper towels.
  • 5 slice kaiser rolls, if they’re not already, either in half lengthwise or butterflied. broil for 1-2 minutes, open-faced, until toasted.
  • 6 spread divided mustard over kaiser rolls. plop some sauerkraut on each sandwich and add a kielbasa.
  • 7 munch.

Easy Eggplant (aubergine) Sandwich

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 whole eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 baguette
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaf
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Recipe

  • 1 preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
  • 2 slice the eggplant into 15 pieces, brush with olive oil, place on cookie sheet, and sprinkle with salt.
  • 3 bake for 25 minutes and let cool.
  • 4 cut the baguette into thirds and slice in 1/2 for sandwiches.
  • 5 slice green and red peppers, discarding stems and seeds.
  • 6 slice the tomatoes and red onion and set aside.
  • 7 mix goat and feta cheese together, set aside.
  • 8 in separate bowls place oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil.
  • 9 spread goat and feta cheese mix on one side of baguette and brush other side lightly with olive oil.
  • 10 spread 5 pieces of eggplant on baguette, generous amounts of red and green peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  • 11 lastly, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • 12 enjoy!

Mexican Bean And Cheese Pockets

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 16 ounces refried beans, heated
  • 8 (7 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup scallion, sliced
  • 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Recipe

  • 1 heat oven to 350°.
  • 2 stack tortillas and loosely wrap in foil; heat in oven 5 minutes until softened; remove from oven.
  • 3 put tortillas side-by-side on work surface.
  • 4 place a heaping tablespoon warm refried beans in center of each tortilla. top with 1 tablespoon scallions, then a heaping tablespoon of cheese.
  • 5 fold 2 opposite sides of each tortilla toward center, overlapping slightly. fold remaining 2 sides towards the middle.
  • 6 heat a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat. brush with oil.
  • 7 place 4 tortilla pockets smooth side up in skillet. cook 5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  • 8 keep warm in oven while heating remaining 4 pockets. serve hot.

Hearty Veggie Sandwiches!

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 slices hearty whole wheat bread
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, partially skinned and thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into strips (any color)
  • 1 avocado, peeled,pitted and sliced
  • 4 leaves red leaf lettuce or 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices muenster cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 sprig fresh dill, chopped or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried dill

Recipe

  • 1 layer veggies onto four slices of bread in this order: cheese (if desired), lettuce, cucumber, tomato, avocado, bell pepper.
  • 2 spread a thin layer of dill mayo on other 4 slices of bread.
  • 3 place on top of veggie-stacked slices.
  • 4 enjoy!

Mexican Bean Burgers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked black beans (or canned)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, preferably warm
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, more, to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • 2 mash with a potato masher until mashed well and thoroughly combined.
  • 3 divide mixture into 8 balls.
  • 4 form each ball into a thick patty.
  • 5 (this is easier if you wet your hands first.) fry burgers in a skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray (or lightly greased).
  • 6 cook until browned on both sides, turning several times.
  • 7 serve on buns with toppings of your choice.

Grilled Beef And Onion Panini

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • black pepper
  • softened butter
  • 8 slices rye bread (or use pumpernickle bread)
  • 3/4 lb thinly-sliced deli roast beef
  • 8 slices american cheese

Recipe

  • 1 place the onions, honey, dijon and vinegar in a saucepan; cook stirring over medium heat until the onions are tender (about 8-10 minutes) then season with black pepper.
  • 2 butter both sides of bread.
  • 3 top 4 slices bread with roast beef, then 2 slices cheese and 1/4 of the onion mixture.
  • 4 top with remaining bread slice.
  • 5 heat an electric panini maker, place a sandwich in and close lid; heat until golden.

It's A Wrap! (hummus Wrap)

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 fat free flour tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons hummus
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shoestring carrots
  • 2 tablespoons italian dressing (use wishbone! it's the best)

Recipe

  • 1 spread hummus to cover majority of tortilla.
  • 2 top w/ tomato, cucumber, carrots, and italian dressing.
  • 3 roll up tightly, slice in half, and enjoy!

Quick And Easy Chili Bean Burrito (for 1)

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons refried beans
  • 3 tablespoons turkey chili
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat cheese (any kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon enchilada sauce
  • 1 low-carb whole wheat tortilla

Recipe

  • 1 stir water and refried beans together until beans are thin. (you can use less or no water if you don't want your beans so thin, but i like them that way).
  • 2 heat in a small saucepan just until warmed (about 4 minutes?).
  • 3 spread on tortilla.
  • 4 microwave turkey chili and spread over beans.
  • 5 top with enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • 6 fold in both edges and wrap. you may need to hold with a toothpick.
  • 7 microwave on high about 30 seconds.

Really Grilled Cheese

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 teaspoon pickled hot peppers or 1 teaspoon sweet pickled pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 large flat bread, such as flour tortillas
  • 2 -3 large chard leaves (or other greens, such as kale or spinach)
  • 3 slices prosciutto or 3 slices deli-sliced ham
  • 3 -4 slices provolone cheese
  • olive oil flavored cooking spray

Recipe

  • 1 preheat grill or pan to high.
  • 2 in a small bowl, combine peppers and mustard. use a fork to mash them to a paste. spread mixture over one side of one piece of flat bread.
  • 3 arrange chard over mustard, then top with proscuitto and cheese. top with remaining flat bread.
  • 4 spritz top of sandwich with cooking spray, the place it piled side down on grill on grill pan. cook 2-3 minutes or until grill marks form on bottom.
  • 5 reduce heat on one side of the grill to the lowest setting. if using a grill pan, reduce burner heat to low.
  • 6 spritz top of sandwich with cooking spray, then use a spatula to carefully flip sandwich. if using a grill, move sandwich to cooler side. close grill and cook until cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
  • 7 cut sandwich into quarters, and serve.

Big Boy's Tartar Sauce Clone / Copycat

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice

Recipe

Empire Biscuits

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces margarine
  • 3 ounces icing sugar
  • 4 ounces plain flour (all-purpose )
  • 4 ounces cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 ounces icing sugar (confectioners )
  • milk or water, a little to mix
  • dried cherries or colored sprinkles

Recipe

  • 1 pre heat the oven to 350 degrees f or 175 c.
  • 2 put all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until they are well combined and you have a soft dough. using your hands to mix is the best way.
  • 3 turn the dough out on to a floured surface and gently roll the dough out to about 1/4inch thickness. cut into rounds using a cookie cutter. place them on a lightly grease baking tray.
  • 4 bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies and your oven. my 3 inchers take 15 minutes. they should be a light golden brown.
  • 5 allow to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes, to let them firm, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 6 sandwich a teaspoon of jam between two cookies, and repeat with the remaining cookies.
  • 7 in a small bowl, mix the icing sugar with a little water or milk to make a spreadable consistency. spread on top of the sandwiched cookies.
  • 8 top each cookie with a cherry or decoration of your choice.
  • 9 leave until icing has set, then enjoy!

Sandwich Bread

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 (20 ounce) box pillsbury hot roll mix
  • 1 (4 ounce) package hidden valley dry buttermilk salad dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages cheese, variety
  • 5 (10 ounce) packages cold cuts, variety

Recipe

  • 1 mix the bread according to the directions on the box.
  • 2 roll out dough to a 18 x 24. mix the remaining butter with the dressing mix.
  • 3 spread half of the mixture on dough.
  • 4 spread the meats and cheese (you can use what ever meats and cheeses you like)
  • 5 roll into a roll. place on cookie sheet.
  • 6 spread remaining dressing mix on the top.
  • 7 let rise for 30 minutes.
  • 8 bake for 30 minutes at 375.
  • 9 let cool for a bit, then slice.
  • 10 i usually end up making two.

Roasted Red Pepper Provolone Panini

Total Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/4 loaf bread (your choice) or 2 slices bread (your choice)
  • 3 slices prosciutto
  • 1 jarred roasted red pepper (or more to taste)
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • olive oil

Recipe

  • 1 place prosciutto , pepper, and cheese on bread.
  • 2 heat grill pan and have something heavy near by to weigh down the lid.
  • 3 lighty oil pan and add panini.
  • 4 press down on top with another pan or heavy plate, cook untill ightly browned.
  • 5 flip and cook other side.
  • 6 enoy.
  • 7 add whatever additions.

Serranitos (spanish Sandwiches)

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 slices lamb loin (thin slices)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 soft rolls, halved and lightly toasted on the inside
  • 4 tablespoons garlic mayonnaise
  • 4 green peppers, roasted, peeled and chopped
  • 4 slices serrano ham
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, for rubbing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

  • 1 preheat the broiler. season the lamb loin with salt and freshly ground pepper. broil the lamb for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • 2 spread half of each toasted roll with the aioli, then top with the lamb.
  • 3 over the lamb, layer the roasted green pepper, serrano ham and tomato.
  • 4 rub the garlic clove over the toasted side of the other bread roll halves and drizzle over the olive oil.
  • 5 put the rolls together and serve at once.

Lemon Layer Cake (gluten Free)

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 cup canola oil, plus additional for greasing cake pans
  • 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour (use brown-rice flour mix, recipe 208712)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon guar gum
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Recipe

  • 1 make cake layers:.
  • 2 put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°f brush cake pans with canola oil. line bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with a round of parchment or wax paper, then oil paper.
  • 3 whisk together flour mix, salt, baking powder, and xanthan gum until combined well. stir together milk, canola oil (1 cup), vanilla, and zest in another bowl.
  • 4 beat together sugar and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed just until combined, about 1 minute. reduce speed to low and add flour and milk mixtures alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing until just combined.
  • 5 divide batter evenly between cake pans, smoothing tops, and bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of each cake layer comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • 6 cool cake layers in pans on racks 10 minutes. run a thin knife around edge of 1 cake layer and invert rack over cake pan, then invert cake onto rack. repeat with second layer. peel off paper and cool layers completely.
  • 7 make curd:.
  • 8 whisk together zest, lemon juice, sugar, yolks, a pinch of salt, and guar gum in a 1-quart heavy saucepan. add butter and cook over moderately low heat, whisking constantly, until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk and first bubbles appear on surface, about 5 minutes. whisk in extract. immediately pour curd into a bowl, then cover surface with wax paper and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • 9 make frosting:.
  • 10 beat butter with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. reduce speed to low and add confectioners sugar, lemon juice, extract, and zest, then mix until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • 11 frost cake:.
  • 12 halve each cake layer horizontally using a long serrated knife. spread bottom half of each cake layer with half of lemon curd, then top with remaining cake layers to form two sandwiched cakes. put 1 sandwiched cake on a cake stand or platter and spread a heaping 1/2 cup frosting over top, then cover with remaining sandwiched cake. frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
  • 13 cooks' notes:.
  • 14 cake layers can be made (but not halved) 1 day ahead and cooled completely, then kept, wrapped well in plastic wrap, at room temperature.
  • 15 lemon curd can be chilled up to 3 days.
  • 16 cake can be completely assembled and frosted 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature, or 1 day ahead and chilled, loosely covered. bring to room temperature before serving.

Dilly Chicken Sandwiches

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened and divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon dill weed, divided
  • 6 slices french bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 8 slices tomatoes

Recipe

  • 1 pound chicken to flatten evenly; set aside.
  • 2 in a skillet, melt 3 tbsp of butter.
  • 3 add garlic and 1/2 tsp dill.
  • 4 add chicken; cook until juices run clear.
  • 5 remove and keep warm.
  • 6 spread both sides of bread with remaining butter.
  • 7 in a skillet, grill on both sides of bread until golden brown.
  • 8 in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice and remaining dill.
  • 9 spread on one side of grilled bread.
  • 10 place lettuce, chicken and tomato on 4 slices of bread; top with remaining bread.

Grilled Beef Sandwich With Caramelized Onions And Blue Cheese Ho

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • leftover grilled steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish (more if desired)
  • 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thin
  • mixed salad green (optional)
  • 2 large crusty rolls

Recipe

  • 1 in a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper.
  • 2 stir in blue cheese. set aside.
  • 3 meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  • 4 add the oil, then the onions.
  • 5 season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • 6 saute until very tender and golden, stirring often.
  • 7 to make the sandwiches, split the rolls in half.
  • 8 place beef slices on bottom half.
  • 9 top with some onions, then some sauce.
  • 10 top with the other half of the roll.
  • 11 wrap in paper towels and heat in microwave 45 seconds or until meat is warm.
  • 12 if desired, remove the top roll and garnish with greens and/or additional blue cheese. serve immediately.
  • 13 note: if using freshly grilled steak, omit microwave heating and just heat the rolls.

Kim's Leftover Roast Sub Sandwiches

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 16 ounces leftover shredded cooked beef (or more) or 16 ounces cooked lamb (or more)
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 banana peppers, sliced
  • 1 vidalia onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces leftover pan juices or 8 ounces broth
  • 4 submarine buns
  • 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

  • 1 shred the meat. brown some onions in a little oil or butter.
  • 2 slice up some banana peppers, and heat the juice up in a sauce pan.
  • 3 open up the sub bun and place a slice of provolone on the bun. layer the meat, onions, and banana peppers on the sub bun.
  • 4 you can microwave if you like, but i prefer to warm the subs in a 4oo degree oven for a few minutes.
  • 5 place the juice in some saucers, and dip the sandwiches in the juices.

Cheesy Chicken Ranch Sandwiches

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 chicken breast halves, with skin on and bone in
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (i use sea salt)
  • 2/3 cup ranch salad dressing, divided
  • 6 ounces velveeta cheese, cut into 6 slices
  • 6 french rolls, split
  • 6 large lettuce leaves

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f. place chicken breasts on a non-stick baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. rub to cover the entire breast with the oil. arrange breasts skin side up and sprinkle with salt and pepper. bake in preheated oven 45 minutes.
  • 2 when breasts are cooked, cut the meat from the bone and brush each with ranch dressing.
  • 3 top each breast with a slice of cheese. the heat from the meat will melt the cheese sufficiently.
  • 4 spread ranch dressing on both halves of each roll, grill or broil the roll halves to add crunch to your sandwiches, if desired.
  • 5 on the bottom roll, place a leaf of lettuce. top this with a chicken breast.
  • 6 you may serve the sandwiches with your favorite fresh fruit.

Grilled Blackberry And Cream Cheese Sandwich

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 4 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 tablespoon blackberry jam
  • 1 teaspoon blackberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 2 slices homemade bread (thinly sliced)

Recipe

  • 1 place fry pan or griddle on medium heat.
  • 2 spread mayo on one side of each slice of bread and stack dressed sides face to face on a plate.
  • 3 spread cream cheese on top slice and jam on top of cream cheese.
  • 4 seperate slices and place first slice mayo side down in pan.
  • 5 top with second slice and grill both sides until crisp and golden brown.
  • 6 note: ingredient amounts based on bread machine bread, so try cutting ingredients back to 1 tablespoon if using standard size bread.

Flank Steak Au Jus Sandwiches

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons other vegetable oil
  • 2 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks
  • 1 1/2 cups sake
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons brown gravy (like kitchen bouquet)
  • hard roll (homemade or store bought)
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese (for grating on sandwiches) or other cheese (for grating on sandwiches)

Recipe

  • 1 heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. add flank steaks and cook well on both sides until browned and crisp. reduce heat to medium and cook to desired doneness (10-12 minutes for medium, 8-10 minutes for med rare). transfer to heated platter and keep warm.
  • 2 combine sake and water in same skillet and cook over medium high heat until reduced to 2 cups (10-15 minutes).
  • 3 in a small cup combine soy sauce with water and then add to sake/water mixture along with the kitchen bouquet (or brown gravy sacue) and any juice from steak. blend well and remove from heat but keep warm.
  • 4 slice rolls horontally and spread with butter and sprinkle with cheese. toast in the broiler until golden brown.
  • 5 slice steak thinly on the diagonal, against the grain and then arrange steak slices on roll halves. transfer to a large serving platter and serve with warm sauce.

Nonconventional Ice-cream Cake

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 ice cream sandwiches, regular sized at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons milk, not really necessary

Recipe

  • 1 cut ice-cream sandwiches into halves.
  • 2 put all the ice-cream sandwiches into a large bowl.
  • 3 pour in 2 tsp of milk.
  • 4 mush and stir until there are no more lumps.
  • 5 (stirring will take some time unless blended with a mixer).
  • 6 pour mixture into a microwavable bowl. (note that the shape of the cake will be an impression of the bowl used).
  • 7 microwave 3-4 minutes.
  • 8 use a toothpick to poke the middle of the cake in order to see if it needs more time in the microwave.

Power Packed Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, shelled
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 bagels, split or 8 slices whole wheat bread

Recipe

  • 1 combine all ingredients except bread.
  • 2 mix well.
  • 3 spread mixture on bagel or bread slices.

Sandwich Cubano

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-hot dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 11 ounces lamb tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 loaf french bread or 1 loaf italian bread, lightly toasted
  • 4 ounces swiss cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 dill pickle slices, sandwich style, cut in half
  • 4 ounces black forest ham, thinly sliced

Recipe

  • 1 heat oven to 450°f mix the salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, garlic, and mustard together in a small bowl. stir 1 1/2 tablespoons of the spiced mustard into the mayonnaise and set aside.
  • 2 coat the tenderloin with the remaining mustard mixture, place in a small roasting pan, cover, and marinate, refrigerated, for 25 minutes. remove the pan from the refrigerator and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • 3 roast the tenderloin, turning after 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 155f @20 to 25 minutes. let rest for 15 minutes and cut into thin slices.
  • 4 cut loaf of bread into 16 sandwich rounds of 1/2 inch thickness. lightly toast sandwich rounds under the broiler.
  • 5 lightly brush a baking pan and a sheet of aluminum foil with the olive oil.
  • 6 spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the reserved mustard-mayonnaise mixture on each piece of toast. layer the lamb slices, swiss cheese, pickles, and ham on half of the toast and top with the remaining toast. place the sandwiches on the prepared pan and cover with the prepared foil, oiled side down.
  • 7 place another baking pan on top of the foil and weight it down with a heavy oven-proof skillet. bake the sandwiches until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Cheesy Chicken Ranch Sandwiches

Non-vegetarian Veggie Sandwich

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread (i like wheat)
  • 2 tablespoons hummus
  • 1 slice swiss cheese
  • 5 slices cucumbers
  • 5 slices tomatoes
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 1 -2 slice turkey

Recipe

  • 1 spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on each slice of bread.
  • 2 put the sliced turkey followed by the sliced cheese on one piece of bread.
  • 3 arrange the tomatoe, cucumber, and avocado however you like on top of the cheese.
  • 4 top with the other slice of bread.
  • 5 cut into halves and enjoy!

Power Sandwich

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 slices of 100% whole wheat bread (for an extra power boost, roman meal superseed is great, and adds a crunch)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey (local honey is great for getting rid of your allergies!!)
  • 1 small bananas or 1/2 large banana

Recipe

  • 1 spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread.
  • 2 spread the honey on the other slice.
  • 3 cut the banana into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • 4 layer the banana slices onto the peanut butter.
  • 5 place the other slice of bread, honey-side down against the bananas.
  • 6 slice the sandwich in half.
  • 7 enjoy!

Poutine Burger Eh?

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 brioche buns
  • butter (at room temperature)
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (because you'll likely never find fresh cheese curds!)
  • 2 cups cooked french fries (preferably thick cut)
  • 2 cups hot chicken gravy (purchased or homemade) or 2 cups beef gravy (purchased or homemade)
  • caramelized onion (as much as you like)

Recipe

  • 1 caramelize the onions (or at least cook them soft) in a pan and set aside.
  • 2 mix ground beef with salt and pepper and form into 4 patties, grill to desired doneness.
  • 3 in the meantime, shred the cheese so it will melt better and slice the brioche buns and spread butter on each side, grill until lightly browned (you can also use just two buns if you want to do open faced sandwiches).
  • 4 place cooked patties on the grilled buns. add the shredded cheese then hot fries to each burger and pour on a generous helping of gravy and top with caramelized onions. serve hot.

Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 (4 lb) boneless beef rump roast
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup root beer
  • 1 dash salt and pepper, if desired
  • 16 sandwich buns, split

Recipe

  • 1 in 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, place beef. in 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, mix 1-1/2 cups of the barbecue sauce and the root beer; pour over beef.
  • 2 cover; cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • 3 about 20 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. pour juices from slow cooker into 12-inch skillet.
  • 4 cook over medium-high heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices are thickened and reduced to about 3 cups. meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.
  • 5 stir remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce into reduced juices in skillet; pour over shredded beef in slow cooker. stir in salt and pepper to taste. spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each bun.

Jolly Roger's Crunchy Tuna Sandwich! C/o --tasty Dish--

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained (mom used olive oil packed tuna)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)
  • 4 slices bread, your choice
  • 4 cucumbers, slices
  • 2 large lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup potato chips, lightly crushed

Recipe

  • 1 if you want you can toast the bread.
  • 2 combine the tuna with the mayonnaise. stir in the yellow mustard if you like it.
  • 3 divide and spread the tuna mixture on the bread.
  • 4 top with the crushed potato chips.
  • 5 place a lettuce leaf on once slice of bread. place two cucumber slices on top of the lettuce.
  • 6 cut sandwiches in half. ahoy!

Mango & Avocado Spring Rolls With Peanut Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • sriracha chili sauce, to taste
  • water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 seedless cucumber, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1 avocado, sliced and tossed with lime juice
  • 1 mango, sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • fresh basil, chopped
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • cellophane noodle
  • rice paper sheet

Recipe

  • 1 for sauce:.
  • 2 combine all ingredients except water in microwave safe bowl. stir well. microwave for 30 seconds or so and stir until smooth. add a few teaspoons of water to peanut sauce if it seems too thick.
  • 3 for rolls:.
  • 4 cook cellophane noodles according to package directions. rinse with cool water and let drain. toss with rice vinegar and sugar, set aside.
  • 5 soften a rice wrapper in hot water. arrange a small amount of noodles and other filling items on wrapper, and gently roll. repeat with remaining wrappers until filling ingredients are gone. slice carefully with serrated knife on a bias. drizzle (or dip in) peanut sauce, and serve.

Ron's Gourmet Dawgs

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 lb) package of 8 bun length hot dogs (i prefer nathans)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package of 6-inch hot dog buns (total of 8 buns)
  • 1 large onion
  • 8 slices of your favorite cheese
  • 8 tablespoons butter (1 full stick)
  • ketchup
  • mustard
  • relish
  • horseradish sauce

Recipe

  • 1 i am fortunate enough to have a professional griddle and a counter top griddle in my home. if you happen to have the counter top version you have it made making this recipe, for that is all that is needed.
  • 2 i start off putting the pkg of bun length hot dogs on the griddle to heat them up.
  • 3 while heating the dogs, i go ahead and dice up my large onion.
  • 4 then i take 4 tbsp of the butter on put on the opposite end of the griddle than the dogs, and saute the onions (making sure not to burn, unless you like your onion in such a manner).
  • 5 i prefer to use nathan's dogs due to them having squared sides to where they don't roll too easy on you while turning to evenly cook.
  • 6 once the onions are done to your liking, remove them from the griddle and place in a small bowl or on a small plate while you finish up.
  • 7 once the dogs are done to your liking, remove them from the griddle and then scrape the griddle down free of any remaining onions and such.
  • 8 take the remaining butter and place on the griddle and spread all over the griddle and toast the buns if you like ( i toasted mine, just my preference).
  • 9 once the buns have been toasted, i take a slice of cheese ( used american this time) and split it in half and over lap the cheese on one side of the bun.
  • 10 then i place the hot dog on the bun, cover with mustard, sauteed onions, then the horseradish sauce then topped off with ketchup and relish.
  • 11 your toppings may vary, this is just the toppings that myself and my family prefer.

Juicy, Tangy, Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Total Time: 4 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 slices bread
  • mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • mustard (i prefer brown, spicy mustard)
  • 1 slice swiss cheese or 1 slice american cheese
  • ham (shaved or thinly-sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons sauerkraut

Recipe

  • 1 toast bread in toaster.
  • 2 meanwhile, scoop sauerkraut onto small plate. drain juice by tilting plate up and pressing on the kraut with a fork. heat kraut in microwave for 10 seconds.
  • 3 spread mayo on one slice of toast and mustard on the other.
  • 4 layer bread with cheese, kraut, then ham.
  • 5 microwave for 20 seconds.

Louisville Hot Brown

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices toast
  • 1 cooked chicken breasts or 1 cooked turkey breast, sliced
  • crisp-fried bacon, crumbled
  • sliced fresh mushrooms, sauteed

Recipe

  • 1 saute onion in butter until transparent, add flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • 2 add milk, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
  • 3 cook on medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • 4 add cheeses and continue heating until they blend.
  • 5 remove from heat.
  • 6 put one slice of toast in each of four oven-proof individual serving dishes (i used our 1980's stoneware dinner plates).
  • 7 top each piece of toast with slices of chicken or turkey.
  • 8 slice remaining toasts diagonally and place on sides of sandwiches.
  • 9 ladle cheese sauce over sandwiches.
  • 10 place sandwiches under broiler until sauce begins to bubble.
  • 11 garnish with crumbled bacon and sauteed mushroom slices and serve immediately.

Roasted Red Pepper And Artichoke Panini

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ciabatta roll
  • 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
  • 1 -2 ounce monterey jack cheese (or other)
  • 3 marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

  • 1 spread half of the pesto on one piece of ciabatta and the other half on the other piece.
  • 2 top with cheese, chopped artichoke hearts and 1 layer of roasted red pepper (i use trader joes jarred, they are wonderful!).
  • 3 brush the outside of the roll on the top and bottom with olive oil and grill on panini press (you can just bake if you dont have one) until crispy and melted.

Ham And Poppy Seed Sandwich Bites

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 30 dinner rolls (miniature buns)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup finely minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 2 -3 dashes hot pepper sauce or 2 -3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • 15 slices swiss cheese, cut in half
  • 15 slices honey-roasted ham, cut in half

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees. slice buns without cutting all the way through.
  • 2 in bowl, combine butter, onions, dijon mustard and poppy seeds. add hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3 spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of sauce on underside of each bun top. fill each bun with half slice cheese and half sice of ham.
  • 4 arrange sandwiches on baking sheet. bake for 10 minutes or until cheese and butter have melted.

Simple Poached Herbed Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chicken flavored bullion cube
  • 1 cup carrot, diced into large pieces
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into 3-4-inch sticks
  • 1/2 large onion, diced into large pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 bay leaves

Recipe

  • 1 place chicken in a stockpot or pan large enough for the chicken and other ingreedients to be completely covered with liquid.
  • 2 place carrots, celery, and onion around chicken in pot.
  • 3 combine chicken broth, bullion, and enough water to cover veggies and chicken in pot.
  • 4 add herbs (red pepper flakes, garlic powser, celery seed, bay leaves and seasonal fresh herbs).
  • 5 bring to a rolling simmer, reduce heat and simmer gently 1 hour.
  • 6 remove chicken from liquid, set aside to cool.
  • 7 increase heat to rolling boil for ten minutes or until reduced to desired thickness.
  • 8 remove from heat and strain broth into jar. broth can be stored in refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer indefinitely.
  • 9 using two forks, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces. use in salads, wraps and sandwiches, or pastas.

Christine's Basic Ham Salad Sandwiches

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked ham, chunked
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise (i use hellmanns canola mayo)
  • salt (fresh ground)
  • pepper
  • 12 slices sandwich bread

Recipe

  • 1 place ham, mayonnaise, salt & pepper to taste in a food processor and process until ground fine until spread consistency.
  • 2 spread even amounts on 6 slices of bread then top with remaining slices.
  • 3 note: i processed mine using my cuisinart blender/food processor. i set the setting on food processor.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Grilled Bratwurst Sandwiches With Barbecued Onion Relish

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 1/2 lbs onions, halved, sliced (about 4)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon medium-hot chili powder
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup purchased hickory flavored barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 8 bratwursts
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • dill pickle slices

Recipe

  • 1 for barbecued onion relish:
  • 2 heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat.
  • 3 add onions, sugar and salt.
  • 4 cover and cook until onions are wilted and very juicy, but not browned, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • 5 add chili powder, garlic and red pepper flakes; saute 4 minutes.
  • 6 stir in barbecue sauce, beer, molasses, mustard, vinegar and soy sauce.
  • 7 simmer uncovered until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • 8 cool to room temperature.
  • 9 cover tightly and refrigerate at least 24 hours for flavors to develop.
  • 10 do-ahead tip: relish can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. keep refrigerated.
  • 11 for sandwiches:
  • 12 prepare barbecue (medium heat) and position rack about 6 inches above heat source.
  • 13 pierce sausages all over with tip of knife.
  • 14 arrange sausages on rack.
  • 15 cover and grill until outside is crisp and brown, and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • 16 transfer to plate.
  • 17 simmer relish over low heat.
  • 18 lightly toast cut sides of buns on grill.
  • 19 place bratwursts in buns and serve, allowing guests to add pickles, relish and cheese.

Mushroom And Cantal Cheese Tartine

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 shallots
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 1/2 ounces cheese
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

  • 1 heat the 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. add the minced garlic (reserve the second clove) and the shallots, and cook for 2 minutes, until softened, stirring regularly. add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. remove the lid and cook for 3 more minutes, until the juices have evaporated. taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • 2 toast the bread lightly and rub with the cut sides of the remaining clove. line a baking sheet with foil, grease the foil with 1 teaspoon oil, and preheat the oven on the broiler setting.
  • 3 cut the cheese in shavings using a vegetable peeler and arrange on the bread. top with the mushroom mixture and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. put under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, keeping an eye on them, until the cheese is melted. sprinkle the tartines with chopped parsley and lemon zest, and serve immediately.

Flank Steak Sandwiches - Cooking Thin

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large vidalia onions, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 large tomatoes, cored and sliced
  • 6 focaccia bread, buns cut in half horizontally
  • 4 tablespoons la victoria salsa verde

Recipe

  • 1 sprinkle steak with salt and pepper on both sides. place in a sealable plastic bag. add lime juice and olive oil. seal bag. shake and turn until lime juice and olive oil are evenly distributed. place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
  • 2 in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbs of marinade from the bag with the steak. add steak to pan and saute until medium rare, 5-7 min per side. you may add extra marinade if necessary.
  • 3 remove steak from pan and let rest on cutting board for 10 minute.
  • 4 add onions to pan with any remaining marinade. saute until onions are soft and translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • 5 cut steak into thin slices across the grain. place 1 tomato slice on each bun bottom. lay 5 to 7 thin slices of steak (3 oz per person) over each tomato slice. top each sandwich with onions and 2 tsp salsa verde and a bun top. serve immediately.

Sarasota's Sweet And Tangy Turkey French Dip Sandwich

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 16 -20 slices roast turkey, thin sliced (no too thin)
  • 1 large onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
  • 2 apples, thin sliced (i used mcintosh, skin on)
  • 8 slices gruyere cheese, 2 slices per sandwich (swiss will work fine)
  • 4 hoagie rolls, they are soft and perfect for this sandwich (lightly toasted on the inside right before you make the sandwich)
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine (1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2-1 envelope lipton recipe secretes savory herb and garlic (you can also add the golden onion or onion. add more if you want it more flavorful, but start with 1)

Recipe

  • 1 mustard horseradish sauce -- just mix the mayo, horseradish, mustard, honey, apple juice, and thyme. add to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate. done. you can easily make this ahead.
  • 2 apple au jus -- in a small pot, add the broth, apple juice, honey, lipton seasoning and bring to a boil. stir well and immediately reduce and simmer until it naturally thickens. about 5 minutes. this can easily be made and ahead and just reheated right in the microwave on on the stove.
  • 3 onions and apples -- in a small saute pan, add the butter and bring to medium heat. add the onions, apples and pinch of salt and saute for 3-5 minutes until the onions and apples are soft, but not "mush." season with a little pepper and set to the side as you make the sandwiches.
  • 4 rolls -- as the onions and apples saute, put the rolls inside facing up under the broiler and toast very lightly. keep the broiler on.
  • 5 sandwich -- spread the bottom bun with a little of the dressing. then dip the turkey slices in the warm au jus, just to get a little juice on it and layer on the sandwich. top with the warm onions and apples and 2 slices of the cheese. put under the broiler for just a minute until the cheese melts. top with the other roll, also slathered with the dressing.
  • 6 serve -- cut in half and serve with the warm au jus, 1/4-1/3 cup per person. enjoy!

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches Or Pitas

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 6 -8 ounces grilled chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (light is fine)
  • 2 teaspoons barbecue sauce (as mild or as hot as you like)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon blue cheese (reduced fat fine) (optional)
  • 2 -4 lettuce leaves
  • 2 pita pockets or 2 sandwich buns

Recipe

  • 1 combine the chicken, mayonnaise, bbq sauce; mixing well. add blue cheese crumbles and stir gently.
  • 2 place mixture in pita pockets or on sandwich buns and top with lettuce.

Elise's Chicken, Zucchini And Ricotta Sandwich

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 loaf ciabatta, halved horizontally
  • 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb chicken (deli sliced)

Recipe

  • 1 mix zucchini and salt in medium bowl.
  • 2 transfer to colander; set over bowl. let stand 15 minutes to drain liquid from zucchini.
  • 3 rinse and drain zucchini. squeeze zucchini to remove liquid. (can use a potato ricer.).
  • 4 heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • 5 add zucchini and sauté 2 minutes.
  • 6 remove pan to a bowl, cool slightly.
  • 7 add ricotta, parmesan and lemon zest to zucchini. stir to blend.
  • 8 season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 9 preheat broiler.
  • 10 arrange bread pieces cut side up on baking sheet.
  • 11 broil bread just until lightly toasted.
  • 12 spread ricotta mixture generously over 8 focaccia pieces.
  • 13 broil until ricotta mixture is heated through and beginning to brown in spots, about 4 minutes.
  • 14 top 4 bread pieces with tomato slices, then with chicken slices, dividing equally.
  • 15 sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 16 cover with remaining 4 bread pieces, ricotta-mixture side down.
  • 17 cut sandwiches diagonally in half and serve.

Simple Pepperoncini And Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 -3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
  • 3 -4 pepperoncini peppers

Recipe

  • 1 slice open the peperonchini. drain all the juice out and pick out the seeds and stem. lay open and flat. set aside.
  • 2 toast slices of bread and spread cream cheese on each slice of toast.
  • 3 lay out the peperonchini's on one piece of toast and then put the other piece of toast on top to make the sandwich.

Non-dairy/lactose-free/vegan "cheese"

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup margarine

Recipe

  • 1 mix dry ingredients in a saucepan. gradually add water, making a smooth paste and then thin with the remaining water.
  • 2 place on heat and stir constantly until it thickens and bubbles. let it bubble up for about 30 seconds and remove from heat. whip in the margarine.
  • 3 good on pizza, casseroles, open-faced tomato sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and enchiladas.

San Francisco Style Shrimp And Crab Sandwiches

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb crabmeat, picked over for shell
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 sourdough rolls

Recipe

  • 1 combine the crabmeat, shrimp, onion, celery, mayonaise, sour cream and lemon juice. refrigerate for an hour or so, then serve on split sourdough buns.

Grilled Brie And Greens Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 roasted garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (can use a tad more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
  • 6 cups spinach (or any greens you prefer to saute)
  • 8 ounces brie cheese (cut about 1/8-inchs thick, or sliced swiss, deli style, sliced medium)
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread (or your favorite for grilled sandwiches)

Recipe

  • 1 in a large skillet, heat olive oil. cook garlic in oil without browning.
  • 2 add spinach or greens of choice and lemon pepper, if desired. cook over medium heat, tossing until greens begin to wilt; remove from heat and set aside.
  • 3 divide the cheese among 4 slices of bread. use how much cheese you prefer.
  • 4 top with spinach-garlic mixture. cover with the remaining slices of bread.
  • 5 butter the outside of each sandwich. (i use pam butter spray.).
  • 6 in same skillet, cook sandwiches over med-low heat for about 5-6 minutes until brown and cheese is melted, just like making a typical grilled cheese.

Hot And Zippy Sandwich Loaf

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 loaf unsliced bread
  • 3 tablespoons instant minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 12 slices thin luncheon meat
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12 slices swiss cheese

Recipe

  • 1 heat oven to 350°f.
  • 2 carefully trim crust from top of bread.
  • 3 at equal intervals make six diagonal cuts from top of loaf almost through to bottom.
  • 4 place loaf on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • 5 mix butter, onion, mustard, poppy seeds, lemon and pepper; reserve 3 tbsp of mixture.
  • 6 spread butter mixture into cuts.
  • 7 alternate two cheese slices and two meat slices in each cut allowing each to come slightly over the top and sides of bread.
  • 8 spread reserved butter mixture over top and sides and bake for 25 minutes.
  • 9 cover with foil the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • 10 to serve cut through diagonal cuts between meat slices and bread.

Chokecherry Jam

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups prepared fruit
  • buy about 3 lb fully ripe chokecherries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 box powdered pectin
  • 1/4 teaspoon butter (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon margarine (optional)
  • 6 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

Recipe

  • 1 bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. let stand in hot water until ready to use. drain well before filling.
  • 2 crush chokecherries thoroughly, one layer at a time. place chokecherries and water in medium saucepan. bring to boil. reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. press through a sieve. measure exactly 3 1/2 cups pulp into 6 or 8 qt saucepot. stir in lemon juice.
  • 3 stir pectin into prepared pulp in saucepot. add butter to reduce foaming, if desired. bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. stir in sugar. return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 minutes, stirring constantly. remove from heat. skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • 4 ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8" of tops. wipe jar rims and threads. cover with 2 piece lids. screw bands tightly. place jars on elevated rack in canner. lower rack into canner. (water must cover jars by 1-2". add boiling water, if necessary.) cover; bring water to gentle boil. process 10 minutes. remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. after jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (if lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.).

Oriental Sesame Burger

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 sliced green onions

Recipe

  • 1 mix all together.
  • 2 shape into 4 patties.
  • 3 bbq, broil or saute, your choice.

Louisville Hot Brown

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup about 4 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 thick slices bacon
  • 6 slices italian ciabatta or 6 slices other rustic bread, toasted
  • 1/2 lb roast turkey breast, sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

  • 1 make the cheese sauce:.
  • 2 in a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. add flour and cook mixture, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. add milk and continue to stir. increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. cook for 1 more minute. remove saucepan from heat and whisk in cheeses, mustard, tabasco sauce, and salt. cover and keep warm.
  • 3 cook the bacon:.
  • 4 in a large skillet, cook bacon over high heat until crisp and brown -- 4 to 6 minutes. transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain. when bacon is cool, crumble or coarsely chop.
  • 5 make the sandwiches:.
  • 6 preheat oven broiler. in a large ovenproof dish, arrange toasted bread slices and layer them with turkey and tomato slices. sprinkle with pepper and spoon cheese sauce on top. place the sandwiches under broiler and cook until sauce begins to brown lightly -- 2 to 3 minutes. remove from oven, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.

Nom Nom Nom Roll Up

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 flour tortilla
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 dash cajun seasoning
  • 4 slices ham, tiny thin slices
  • american cheese (optional)

Recipe

  • 1 nuke the flour tortilla for 15 seconds.
  • 2 spread on the cream cheese and sprinkle the cajun seasoning.
  • 3 layer on the ham and optional cheese if you like.
  • 4 roll like a map not a burrito cut at and angle and enjoy!

Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 -4 lbs arm roast
  • 2 (1 ounce) packages au jus mix
  • 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package onion soup mix
  • 6 cups water

Recipe

  • 1 place in crock pot cook for 8-9 hours on low.
  • 2 remove meat and shred serve on hard rolls with juice for dipping sandwiches inches.

Inside-out Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 cup nestle swirled holiday morsels, divided (optional)
  • 2/3 cup nestlÉ® toll house® semi-sweet chocolate morsels (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter or 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups prepared vanilla frosting
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter or 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter

Recipe

  • 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
  • 2 combine morsels in small bowl, set aside. combine flour, baking soda and salt in another small bowl. beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. beat in egg. gradually beat in flour mixture. stir in 1 cup morsel mixture. drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. press down slightly.
  • 3 bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. cool on baking sheets on wire racks for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 4 spread peanut butter frosting and filling on bottom side of one cookie. place bottom side of a second cookie over frosting creating a cookie sandwich; press down slightly. frost top of cookie sandwich and sprinkle with a few morsels. repeat with remaining cookies and frosting.
  • 5 peanut butter frosting and filling:.
  • 6 combine 1 1/4 cups prepared vanilla frosting and 1/4 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter in small bowl.

Flank Steak Sandwiches With Onions And Blue Cheese

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
  • 2/3 cup bottled italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, halved, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 6 large crusty sandwich buns, halved
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Recipe

  • 1 place the steak in a large baking dish; pour dressing over, marinate 20 minutes.
  • 2 heat a broiler or grill, broil or grill steak, turning once, until browned on the outside but still pink in the middle, about 10 minutes; let rest on a cutting board 5 minutes.
  • 3 meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; add onions, cook, stirring occasionally, until very browned and soft, about 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • 4 cut steak across the grain into very thin slices; place on roll bottoms; top with cooked onions, blue cheese and roll tops.

Gouda Turkey Club

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed and toasted
  • 2 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 lb shaved deli hickory smoked turkey
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
  • 2 romaine leaves

Recipe

  • 1 in a small bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, garlic powder and pepper. spread two slices of toast with butter; layer with cheese mixture, turkey, tomato, avocado and romaine. top with remaining toast. cut each sandwich in half.

Roasted Red Pepper Spread Sandwiches

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
  • 1 (7 ounce) bottle roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup about 3 ounces block-style fat free cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons minced red onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • whole-grain bread
  • 8 romaine lettuce leaves

Recipe

  • 1 spread cucumber and bell peppers onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; let stand 5 minutes to drain excess moisture.
  • 2 scrape into a medium bowl using a rubber spatula. add the cheeses, onion, salt, and garlic; stir with a fork until well blended.
  • 3 spread about 1/2 cup cheese mixture over 4 bread slices; top each serving with 2 lettuce leaves and 1 bread slice.

Inside-out Turkey Sandwiches

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pasturized processed cheese spread
  • 2 teaspoons chopped green onion tops
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 12 slices deli turkey (thin round slices)
  • 4 large pretzel sticks or 4 large unsalted breadsticks

Recipe

  • 1 combine cream cheese, process cheese spread, green onion and mustard in small bowl; mix well.
  • 2 arrange 3 turkey slices on a large sheet of plastic wrap, overlapping slices in center.
  • 3 spread 1/4 of cream cheese mixture evenly onto turkey slices, covering slices completely.
  • 4 place 1 pretzel rod at bottom edge of turkey slices; roll up turkey around pretzel rod.
  • 5 be sure to keep all 3 turkey slices together as you roll them around pretzel.
  • 6 repeat with remaining ingredients.

Kikkoman's Shrimp Po'boys

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • vegetable oil, for deep-frying
  • 4 french rolls, split and hinged
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons kikkoman ponzu sauce, lime flavored

Recipe

  • 1 1. combine butter and garlic, spread on rolls and toast in the oven until brown. heat oil in a 2 quart saucepan until 360 degrees. mix creole seasoning and flour. dredge shrimp in flour then egg; roll in panko. fry shrimp in batches until golden brown. spread remoulade sauce on all 4 rolls. top with shrimp, followed by shredded lettuce.
  • 2 2. remoulade sauce: mix mayo, horseradish, pickle relish, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and ponzu in a bowl.

Instant Cream Of Tomato Soup

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 (6 ounce) can water
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 dash black pepper

Recipe

  • 1 this recipe is easy, healthy and good.
  • 2 open up the tomato paste and scrape the contents into a medium-sized saucepan.
  • 3 add 1 can of water and the margarine.
  • 4 stir and heat the mixture until it is smooth and bubbly.
  • 5 remove the pan from the heat.
  • 6 add the milk, sugar, salt, onion powder and pepper.
  • 7 stir until smooth.
  • 8 reheat over low heat until very hot, but not boiling.
  • 9 if you boil the soup it will curdle.
  • 10 it still tastes good if it curdles, but it is speckled when you look at it.
  • 11 if you find yourself boiling it most of the time, in spite of yourself, then change the name to speckled tomato soup and pretend like it's supposed to look that way.
  • 12 my favorite way to eat this soup is with grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • 13 the recipe is easily doubled for more servings.