Holiday Chicken Salad

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasonings.
• 2 blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts.
• 3 add chopped chicken, and mix well.
• 4 season with black pepper to taste.
• 5 chill 1 hour.

Cucumber Shrimp Tea Sandwiches

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/3 cup minced green onion
• 1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs small shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1 cucumber, sliced very thin
• 1 loaf bread, your choice (pumpernickel was the bread served at the party)

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
• 2 trim the crusts from the bread slices.
• 3 spread the cream cheese mixture over the bread slices and cut into 4 triangles until you reach the number of shrimp you have.
• 4 arrange shrimp on each bread triangle. arrange the cucumber evenly over shrimp.
• 5 chill, covered until serving.

Greek Chicken Sandwiches

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 4 french rolls or 4 italian rolls, split
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices tomatoes
• 8 red onion rings

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic powder in oil over medium heat until chicken juices run clear.
• 2 stir in salad dressing, feta cheese and olives.
• 3 cook and stir until heated through.
• 4 serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato and red onion rings.

Cucumber Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon And Chopped Egg Sandwiches

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons horseradish, drained
• 8 slices rye bread or 8 slices pumpernickel bread
• 4 large radishes, thinly sliced (1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup small mixed sprouts, such as radish or 1/4 cup alfalfa
• 2 scallions, and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb sliced smoked salmon
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a rolling boil.
• 2 cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 8 minutes.
• 3 drain the eggs and cool under running water, shaking the pan to crack the shells.
• 4 drain again and pat dry, then peel and coarsely chop.
• 5 meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and horseradish and spread on the bread.
• 6 arrange the radishes on 4 of the slices and top with the sprouts, scallions and salmon.
• 7 spoon the eggs on top, season with salt and pepper and close the sandwiches.
• 8 press gently, cut the sandwiches in half and serve.

Ribbon Tea Sandwiches

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon english mustard
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
• 1 1/2 ounces butter, softened
• 12 slices rye bread
• 4 ounces gravlax, slices
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes, until hard-boiled; cool and peel.
• 2 place the eggs in a bowl and mash with the mustard and mayonnaise.
• 3 season to taste and stir in the parsley; set aside.
• 4 mix the cream cheese with the chives and a good grinding of black pepper.
• 5 butter the bread.
• 6 divide the cream cheese mixture between 2 slices of the buttered bread and top with another 2 slices of bread, to make sandwiches.
• 7 cover another 2 slices of bread with the slices of gravlax make into sandwiches with another 2 slices of bread.
• 8 top a further 2 slices of bread with the egg mixture and cover the remaining slices of bread.
• 9 make 2 stacks. lay a gravlax sandwich on the base of each stack. top each with an egg sandwiches and finally, a cream cheese sandwich.
• 10 cut each stack in half and secure with cocktail sticks. arrange on plates and serve.

Cucumber Sandwich Filling

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

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup greek nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
• 2 slowly drizzle olive oil in while stirring to create consistency you would like. you may need more or less!
• 3 allow ingredients to sit for 6 hours or overnight
• 4 place some of the filling on 2 pieces of bread -- top with fresh cucumbers and enjoy!

Grilled Steak Sandwich With Blackened Onions

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt and pepper
• 1 lb london broil beef, sirloin or 1 strip steak
• 2 medium onions, sliced into 1/2-in .-thick rounds
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 4 pieces focaccia bread or 4 pieces french bread, halved
• 4 pieces green leaf lettuce

Recipe

• 1 heat grill to medium-high. in a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1 tbsp of the oil and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.
• 2 season the steak with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 atsp pepper and grill to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
• 3 brush both sides of the onion slices with the remaining 2 tbsp oil and sprinkle with the blackening spice mix. grill until blackened and tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side. grill the tomatoes just until charred, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• 4 form sandwiches with the bread, lettuce, steak, onions, and tomatoes.

Light Tuna Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 cups tuna
• 3 cups celery
• 1 cup green bell pepper
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup green onion
• 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 drain the tuna.
• 2 combine all the other ingredients in a bowl with the tuna and mix well.
• 3 refrigerate for two or more hours.
• 4 spread 1/2 cup of mixture on a piece of bread or serve with salad.
• 5 serve.

Nacho Chicken Pitas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 egg
• 1 cup crushed nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 pita breads, halved (6 inches)
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a shallow bowl, beat the egg.
• 2 place crushed chips in another shallow bowl.
• 3 dip chicken in egg. then coat with chips.
• 4 place in a single layer in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
• 5 bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear.
• 6 spread mayonnaise inside pita halves; line with lettuce.
• 7 fill with chicken and tomato; sprinkle with cheese.

Low-fat Bbq Sandwiches.

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 2 cups celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon whipped butter
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 cups water

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef, celery, and onions in a non-stick skillet.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
• 3 cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
• 4 serve in sandwich rolls, or buns.

Grilled Steak Sandwich

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 cup peeled chopped cucumber
• 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs steak
• 1 tablespoon steak grilling seasoning
• nonstick cooking spray
• 3 pita breads
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 6 lettuce leaves, shredded

Recipe

• 1 combine sauce ingredients; set aside. preheat grill 5 minutes.
• 2 coat steak with seasoning, pressing seasoning on steak with back of spoon. spray both sides of grill with cooking spray. grill steak 7-8 minutes for medium, 9-10 for done; do not overcook. remove steak from grill and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
• 3 slice steak as thinly as possible against the grain. grill pitas 1 to 2 minutes to warm. open pita bread and fill with steak, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce; drizzle with sauce. serve warm or at room temperature.

Ribbon Sandwiches

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, if desired
• 8 slices whole wheat bread
• 8 slices bread
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• thinly sliced cucumber
• parsley sprig
• chives
• celery leaves

Recipe

• 1 stir together all ham filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
• 2 stir together all egg filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
• 3 stir together all cream cheese filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
• 4 cut crusts from bread slices.
• 5 butter 1 side of each bread slice.
• 6 spread about 2 tablespoons ham filling on each of 4 slices whole wheat bread; top each with 1 slice bread.
• 7 spread about 2 tablespoons egg filling on each of 4 slices whole wheat bread; top each with 1 slice bread.
• 8 spread top of each sandwich with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling.
• 9 wrap with plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• 10 slice each sandwich into thirds.
• 11 garnish with cucumber slices, parsley sprigs, chives or celery leaves.
• 12 you may substitute 1/2 tsp dried herbs for the parsley and chives in the cream cheese filling.

Ice Cream Cake

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 14 ice cream sandwiches
• 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
• 1 quart ice cream, vanilla with black cherries (or your favorite flavor)
• 1 cup vanilla wafer, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 unwrap the ice cream sandwiches, one at a time, keeping the remaining ones in the freezer.].
• 2 cut 12 ice cream sandwiches in half, vertically. leave two uncut for now.
• 3 place in a container, and return to freezer, to keep them from melting.
• 4 take the vanilla ice creams out of the freezer, to thaw slightly.
• 5 mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter, set aside.
• 6 grease a 10 inch springform cake pan with butter.
• 7 cut a rectangular strip of parchment paper, 34 inches long x 3 inches high, to fit inside the cake pan to line the sides.
• 8 press the cookie/butter crumbs on the bottom of the pan.
• 9 take out the cut up ice cream half from the freezer, and arrange vertically against the sides of the pan, forming chocolate and vanilla stripes.
• 10 fill in gaps with additional vanilla ice cream.
• 11 place the 1 ½ quart of vanilla ice cream into a bowl, and mush slightly with a spoon to even out its consistency.
• 12 form a vanilla layer, by spooning the vanilla ice cream over the cookie crumbs.
• 13 smooth it out.
• 14 prepare the vanilla with black cherries ice cream as above.
• 15 spoon over the vanilla layer, and smooth it out.
• 16 remove the one unwrapped ice cream sandwich and cut vertically, into ½ inch thick slices.
• 17 decorate the top of the cake with these slices, to create a design.
• 18 cover the cake with a foil parchment paper, and foil wrap, and return it to the freezer.
• 19 remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving, for easier handling.
• 20 before serving, unwrap the cake, open the spring form, and remove sides, peel off the parchment paper from the sides.

Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream Sandwiches

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• orange sherbet or chocolate ice cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers (24 halves)
• 12 wooden craft sticks
• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) bottle smucker'sâ® magic shellâ® rainbow sherbet flavored topping

Recipe

• 1 line baking sheet with wax paper.
• 2 spread sherbet or ice cream between two ladyfingers halves. insert stick into center of each. repeat to make 12 sandwiches.
• 3 drizzle topping over sandwiches. place on prepared baking sheet. freeze 10 minutes.
• 4 nutritional information (amount per servings): total calories: 160. sodium 70mg. fat: 9g. carbohydrates: 17g. cholesterol: 10mg. protein: 1g. fiber: 0g.

Havarti Melted Cheese Sandwiches With Avocado

Total Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 slices french bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices (i used whole wheat french)
• 4 tablespoons fig fruit spread or 4 tablespoons preserves
• 4 ounces havarti cheese, sliced
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• fresh mint leaves, chopped (my addition)
• lemon juice
• cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. butter 4 bread slices on one side only.
• 2 put the slices, buttered side down on a clean plate. spread the fig preserves in a thin layer on each side of the bread slices.
• 3 top with the havarti chesse. immediately after slicing up the avocado, drizzle with lemon juice to stop browning. place a layer of avocado slices on the bread. garnish with a few mint leaves and black pepper. put the other slice of bread on top. butter the tops.
• 4 place 2 sandwiches in the pan and cook until golden brown and the havarti cheese has started to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
• 5 flip the sandwiches over and lightly press down with a spatula. cook the other side until brown. transfer to warming plate and cook the other two sandwiches.
• 6 serve hot. really delicious served with slices of tart green apples!

Greek Chicken Salad Pitas

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

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 -5 chopped kalamata olives
• 1 cup diced, peeled cucumber
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• whole wheat pita bread
• lettuce

Recipe

• 1 combine all salad ingredients in large mixing bowl.
• 2 combine dressing ingredients in small bowl.
• 3 add dressing to salad mixture and stir well.
• 4 cover and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour.
• 5 to serve, line each pita half with lettuce leaves and 1/2 cup salad.

Frugal Frubagel Sandwich

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 peach
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 apple
• 4 strawberries
• 2 tablespoons strawberry cream cheese
• 1 honey-wheat bagel

Recipe

• 1 slice all fruit.
• 2 slice bagel.
• 3 spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on each side of the bagel.
• 4 layer fruit onto bagel.
• 5 serve.

Dijon-cilantro Tuna Salad On Whole Grain Bread

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained (solid albacore packed in water)
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 slices bread, toasted (whole whole grain)
• 12 slices tomatoes (ripe)
• arugula leaf

Recipe

• 1 mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. mix in tuna. add celery, onion, and cilantro; mix well. cover; chill at least 30 minutes.
• 2 spoon 1/2 cup tuna on each of 6 bread slices. top with tomato slices, arugula, and bread slices. cut sandwiches in half.

Grilled Steak Sandwiches With Chimichurri And Bell Peppers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup packed fresh italian parsley
• 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 2/3 cup olive oil, plus
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips (preferably 1 red and 1 yellow)
• 24 ounces rib eye steaks
• 4 sourdough bread, demi-baguettes halved horizontally

Recipe

• 1 prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). combine first 6 ingredients in processor; add 2/3 cup oil and puree until almost smooth. season chimichurri with salt and pepper.
• 2 brush pepper strips, steaks, and cut side of bread with remaining 1/4 cup oil. sprinkle peppers and steaks with salt and pepper. grill peppers until tender, about 5 minutes per side. grill steaks to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. grill bread, cut side down, until beginning to brown lightly, about 2 minutes. thinly slice steaks crosswise; divide among bread bottoms. spoon chimichurri over steak (about 1/4 cup per sandwich), then top with pepper strips. cover with bread tops and serve.
• 3 recipe remix:. toss any remaining chimichurri sauce with potato wedges and roast in 400°f oven until just tender, about 40 minutes.

Cucumber Shrimp San

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup fat free cream cheese
• 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1 teaspoon dill
• garlic or garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• french bread sandwich bun
• 1 lb medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
• lettuce leaf

Recipe

• 1 combine first seven ingredients in a bowl.
• 2 cut rolls in half horizontally and spread cream cheese mix over the cut sides.
• 3 put shrimp on bottom half, cover with cukes and radishes and a little lettuce.
• 4 top with upper slice of bread.
• 5 serve with fresh fruit.

French Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced thick
• 1 sweet red pepper, quartered
• 1 medium tomato, halved
• 1 small onion, sliced thick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 round loaf italian bread (8" diameter)
• 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves, tightly packed

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 400f.
• 2 coat a large baking sheet with no-stick spray.
• 3 arrange the eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and onions on the sheet. brush with the oil.
• 4 sprinkle with the garlic and rosemary.
• 5 bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
• 6 split the bread horizontally and scoop out the interior, leaving a 1" shell.
• 7 (reserve the bread for another use.) spread the yogurt over the bottom of the shell, then sprinkle with the vinegar.
• 8 arrange the vegetables in the bottom of the shell.
• 9 sprinkle with the parmesan.
• 10 top with the spinach.
• 11 place the top of the bread over the filling.
• 12 wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chilled.
• 13 cut to 8 wedges.
• 14 to freeze, pack the cooled roasted vegetables tightly into freezer-quality plastic containers, to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Smoked Salmon And Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 large eggs
• 2 ounces sliced smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 6 slices bread

Recipe

• 1 place eggs in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid; add cold water to cover by 1 inch.
• 2 bring to a boil on med-high, then turn off the heat, cover pan with lid; let stand 10 minutes.
• 3 remove eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water.
• 4 when cool, peel the eggs and finely chop in a bowl.
• 5 to the bowl, add salmon, chives, mayo, and sour cream; mix well and season to taste w/ salt and pepper.
• 6 spread 1/3 of the egg salad on each of 3 slices of bread; cover with remaining bread slices.
• 7 trim crusts and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.

Ribeye Steaks With Blue Cheese Butter And Mushrooms

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

Ingredients

• 4 beef ribeye steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 12 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 medium portobello mushrooms, stems removed (about 1-3/4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt
• chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons chopped rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 combine garlic, thyme and pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks. set aside.
• 2 brush mushrooms with oil. place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange mushrooms around steaks. grill steaks, uncovered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 14 minutes) for medium rare (145°f) to medium (160°f) doneness, turning occasionally. grill mushrooms 16 to 18 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 15 minutes) or until tender, turning occasionally.
• 3 meanwhile, combine blue cheese butter ingredients in small bowl until well blended.
• 4 cover and refrigerate 2 steaks, 4 mushrooms and 1/2 cup blue cheese butter to use in ribeye steak sandwiches. spread remaining blue cheese butter over remaining 2 steaks. coarsely chop remaining 4 mushrooms; divide evenly among 4 plates. carve steaks into slices; arrange evenly over mushrooms. season with salt, as desired. garnish with parsley, if desired.
• 5 ribeye steak sandwiches: toast eight 1/2-inch thick slices olive bread. spread 1 tablespoon leftover blue cheese butter on 1 side of each bread slice. carve leftover grilled steaks into slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. divide slices evenly among buttered sides of 4 bread slices.top each with 1 leftover grilled mushroom. divide 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach evenly over mushrooms. close sandwiches with remaining bread slices, buttered sides down. cut sandwiches in half; serve.

Light Toasty Turkey Club Sandwich

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 slices light bread (40-45 calories each with about 2g fiber per slice)
• 2 slices lean turkey bacon or 2 slices center-cut bacon
• 4 -6 slices 98% fat free oven-roasted turkey breast
• 2 slices tomatoes
• 2 leaves romaine lettuce
• 2 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 toast the bread.
• 2 cut bacon strips in half.
• 3 over medium heat, cook bacon strips in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray until crispy (about 5 minutes).
• 4 spread mayo onto one piece of bread, and then top with the turkey slices, tomato, lettuce, and bacon.
• 5 finish it all off with the other piece of bread and eat!

Smoked Salmon And Avocado Tea Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices challah
• 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place bread slices on a work surface and remove crusts.
• 2 arrange salmon and avocado on top of two slices, dividing equally.
• 3 spread sour cream evenly over the other two slices. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 press slices together, cut into 4 squares and serve.

Rib-eye And Roasted Tomato Sandwich

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 medium tomatoes, halved crosswise
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced into rings
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 lbs boneless rib-eye steaks (3/4-inch thick, 3 steaks)
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1 -2 cup arugula

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 500°f with rack in middle.
• 2 toss tomatoes with shallots, garlic, oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper & pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in a shallow 3-quart baking dish, then arrange tomatoes cut sides up.
• 3 roast, uncovered, basting once, until tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape and are starting to brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
• 4 cool to room temperature.
• 5 while tomatoes cool, prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).
• 6 sprinkle each steak all over with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total per steak).
• 7 oil grill rack, then grill steaks, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 5 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare.
• 8 transfer to a cutting board.
• 9 lightly brush both sides of bread slices with some of oil from roasted tomatoes and grill, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until lightly toasted and grill marks form, about 1 minute total.
• 10 stir together vinegar and sugar until sugar is dissolved, then stir in herbs.
• 11 spread one side of each bread slice with some of herb mixture (about a tablespoon per slice).
• 12 slice steaks thinly & on a bias, then make into sandwiches with bread, roasted tomatoes and shallots, and arugula.
• 13 serve with an herbed potato salad, corn on the cob and a green vegetable, seasoned green beans(we made them w/out basil)lemon-ricotta pancakes.
• 14 *tomatoes can be roasted 1 day ahead, cooled, and chilled, covered. bring to room temperature before using.
• 15 ** steaks can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan.

Havarti Stuffed French Toast

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces havarti cheese, sliced
• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• currant jelly (optional)

Recipe

• 1 beat eggs, milk, mustard and salt together in a large shallow bowl. set aside.
• 2 divide havarti cheese between 2 slices of bread. top with remaining bread.
• 3 melt butter in a large skillet. gently dip assembled sandwiches into egg mixture, one side at a time. slip into skillet.
• 4 cook over medium heat 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
• 5 cut into quarters and serve with currant jelly if desired. enjoy!

Greek Chicken Rollups

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning (cavender's)
• 4 -6 slices flat bread or 4 -6 slices pita bread or 4 -6 slices tortillas
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 6 leaves green lettuce

Recipe

• 1 brush chicken breasts with oil, and sprinkle with the greek seasoning.
• 2 grill chicken breasts over medium-high heat (350º-400º), covered 6-8 min on each side, or until chicken is done. let the chicken stand for 10 min before cutting into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• 3 place sliced chicken down the center of the warmed bread (which ever you choose to use). top with the dilled yogurt dressing, cucumber, tomato slices, and lettuce.
• 4 roll up and serve immediately.
• 5 **if using pita's - line the warmed pitas with the dressing, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber then put the chicken inches.

Light Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Total Time: 11 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 8 slices whole wheat bread (whole-wheat or multigrain)
• 8 teaspoons light butter (light or reduced-fat) or 8 teaspoons margarine (light or reduced-fat)
• 6 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese (nonfat or reduced-fat) or 6 ounces american cheese, thinly sliced (nonfat or reduced-fat)

Recipe

• 1 arrange bread slices on flat surface.
• 2 spray 1 side of each slice with the butter cooking spray or spread with 1 teaspoons of the light butter or reduced-fat margarine.
• 3 preheat large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and place sandwiches in it.
• 4 cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
• 5 cut each sandwich in half, and serve hot.

Cucumber Sandwiches

Total Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 slice whole wheat bread
• cucumber, sliced thin

Recipe

• 1 bread, spread, cucumber. sprinkle with fresh or dry dill. (best served chilled)store in fridge on a covered plate.
• 2 ~*~*~*~*~*enjoy! :)~*~*~*~*~*.

Cucumber Sandwiches

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 medium sized cucumbers
• 1 medium sized onion
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 8 slices bread (extra thin slices)

Recipe

• 1 peel cucumbers and onions; put in blender until finely crushed.
• 2 put in cloth and squeeze out juice.
• 3 season with salt and pepper.
• 4 blend cream cheese and add cucumber and onion.
• 5 then add mayonnaise; blend well.
• 6 spread on bread slices.
• 7 cut crusts on bread.
• 8 cut into 4 triangles and serve.

Cucumber Sandwiches

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 12 cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 loaf bread

Recipe

• 1 peel, seed and chop cucumbers fine (medium size are best). make sure to remove all excess water. this process takes the longest. strain as you chop, then place in container with several paper towels to absorb the water. add mayonnaise and season to taste.
• 2 spread each slice of bread thinly with butter or mayonnaise before spreading with mixture.
• 3 cut accordingly.

Farmhouse Multi-grain Cheese Bread - Bread Machine

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• 360 ml water, luke warm
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons soft brown sugar or 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons non-fat powdered milk
• 250 g multi-grain flour
• 300 g bread flour
• 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
• 7 g dried yeast

Recipe

• 1 depending on the order of ingredients for your bread machine - place either wet or dry ingredients into the bread pan of the bread machine; i have put this list in order of wet to dry.
• 2 set your bread machine for a 2lb loaf, rapid or normal and i find a medium crust works well on this - but it's up to personal taste!
• 3 check within the first 5 minutes if there is enough liquid to dry, i say this as flours from different parts of the world can differ greatly! (adjust if necessary - it is not usual to have to add more or less than a few millilitres or grammes either way.
• 4 bake on desired setting according to your bread machine.
• 5 carefully remove pan from the machine when the cooking cycle has finished.
• 6 cool slightly before slicing and spreading with lashings of butter -- mmmmmmmmm!
• 7 (don't forget to check before slicing if the mixing paddle is still inside the loaf - remove gently if it is.).
• 8 great toasted next day and also great for cheese & pickle sandwiches on the same day -- or cheese and ham, or cheese & chutney, or cheese & onion -- anything in fact!

Cucumber Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (1 7/8 ounce) package vegetable soup mix
• 2 french baguettes, cut into thin slices
• 2 cucumbers, cut into thin slices

Recipe

• 1 mix the vegetable soup mix into the softened cream cheese. spread generously onto the french bread and top with cucumber slices. arrange on a platter and serve. it does not get easier than that!

Pampered Chef Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (5 ounce) can chicken meat, well drained
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
• 16 slices soft bread

Recipe

• combine chicken, mayo, jam, raisins and onion in small bowl.
• place 1 scoop (1 tablespoon) chicken mixture in center of 8 slices of bread, spreading slightly.
• top with remaining bread slices.
• center cut-n-seal over bread; cut and seal.

Savory Or Sweet Napoleon Sandwiches

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 17 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400º f.
• 2 thaw pastry according to package directions.
• 3 unfold pastry onto floured surface.
• 4 cut each sheet into three strips, following the fold lines, then cut each strip into 5 pieces.
• 5 you should then have 30 pieces total, using both pastry sheets.
• 6 place on parchment lined baking sheets, 15 pieces per sheet, and brush top with egg. (don't let egg drip down sides of pastry, because that will stop the dough from expanding as it bakes.)
• 7 bake pastries at 400º f for 15-18 minutes until well puffed and golden brown.
• 8 cool on wire racks.
• 9 split the pastries in half, place on ungreased cookie sheet split side down, and bake once more at 400 degrees for 3 minutes to crisp the bottoms.
• 10 fill each set of layers with your choice of fillings or sandwich spreads - i recommend ham salad, any cheese spread, traditional sandwich fillings, or roasted vegetables.
• 11 sandwich spreads recipes suggestions:.
• 12 cottage cheese sandwich spread.
• 13 creamy cheese spread.
• 14 crunchy thyme chicken sandwich spread.
• 15 curried chicken sandwich spread.
• 16 egg salad sandwich spread.
• 17 ham, cheese and corn sandwich spread.
• 18 hummus sandwich spread.
• 19 olive spread.
• 20 pimento cheese.
• 21 shrimp salad sandwich spread.
• 22 spinach pesto spread.
• 23 tofu egg salad sandwich spread.
• 24 turkey cucumber sandwich spread.
• 25 wild rice chicken sandwich spread.

Onion Steak Sandwiches

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 lbs beef round steak, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 italian rolls, split

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients.
• 2 bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 4 meanwhile in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; add the steak.
• 5 cook and stir in the tomato sauce mixture until meat reaches desired doneness; drain.
• 6 stir in the tomato sauce mixture.
• 7 brush oil over the cut sides of the rolls, fill with steak mixture.

Grilled Steak Sandwich

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb round steak (1/4 inch thick)
• meat tenderizer (i prefer adolphs)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons bottled steak sauce
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices french bread (1 inch thick slices)

Recipe

• 1 cut steak into 6 pieces and sprinkle generously with tenderizer, piercing with a fork.
• 2 grease lightly and preheat griddle to 400 degrees.
• 3 grill meat 2 to 3 minutes on each side; pepper to taste.
• 4 make sauce by combining the butter through the salt and heating.
• 5 toast the bread.
• 6 to serve; dip one side of the toast, using a fork, quickly into the sauce; top with the steak and spoon the remaining sauce on the steaks.

Ice Cream Cake - Takes 10 Minutes!

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 24 ice cream sandwiches
• 1 (12 1/4 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
• 1 (11 3/4 ounce) jar chocolate fudge topping
• 2 (8 ounce) containers cool whip

Recipe

• 1 line a 13x9 pan with 12 ice cream sandwiches. (you will need to break a few of them to fit).
• 2 pour half of each of the jars of fudge and caramel over sandwiches.
• 3 line the remaining 12 ice cream sandwiches on top.
• 4 pour remaining fudge and caramel topping over sandwiches.
• 5 spread cool whip over the entire cake and freeze for at least 2 hours.
• 6 decorate however you wish!

Ice Cream Cake

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 12 ice cream sandwiches
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
• chocolate syrup
• english toffee-flavored candy chips

Recipe

• 1 place one layer of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of an 8 x 8 baking pan. spread a layer of whipped topping and the add another layer of ice cream sandwhiches. finish the cake off with another layer of whipped topping, drizzle of chocolate syrup and a sprinkling of heath chips. i have tried this with other flavors of topping and ice cream sandwiches, too.

Onion Sandwich Au Gratin

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/3 cups onions, sliced
• cold water
• boiling water
• 4 slices bread, toasted
• 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

• 1 let soak the onion in cold water for 30 minutes. drain.
• 2 put the onion in a saucepan. add boiling water. bring to boil. let simmer, covered, until onions are tender. drain.
• 3 spread the onion on the slices of toasted bread. garnish each one with a slice of cheese. sprinkle with paprika. broil in oven until cheese is melted and ligthly golden.

Pan Bagnat - Picnic Baguette

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 baguette
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 ounce fresh basil
• 5 ounces tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked, oil reserved
• 2 tablespoons black olives, drained, sliced
• 2 scallions, halved lengthways
• 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, drained

Recipe

• 1 using a bread knife, slice the baguette horizontally through the centre almost all the way through, so it's left hinged at one side. using your fingers, pull out the soft bread until only the crust remains. place the bread in a food processor with the garlic and black pepper. pulse until you have breadcrumbs. transfer to a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the reserved tuna oil to bind. set aside.
• 2 brush the inside of the baguette with the remaining tuna oil. place the basil leaves across the baguette's length until the inside of the loaf is fully lined. next add a layer of black olives, then the tuna flakes, followed by the scallion strips. fill the space around this with the breadcrumb mixture and finish with a double row of tomatoes. close the bread back together with both hands.
• 3 wrap tightly in plastic wrap. the tighter you wrap the pan bagnat, the more the flavours will marry together. chill in the fridge for up to 24 hours. to serve, discard the plastic wrap and slice the pan bagnat into thin rounds.

Hasperat

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 1/4 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup spinach
• 1/2 cup hot pickled vegetables, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped red onions
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• sriracha sauce or any hot sauce

Recipe

• 1 zap (or phaser) your tortillas in the microwave with a damp paper towel for a few seconds so they’re pliable.
• 2 mix the cream cheese with desired amount of hot sauce.
• 3 spread the cream cheese mixture on your tortillas, and make sure you cover the whole thing because this is what’s going to hold the wrap together.
• 4 layer the cheese on top.
• 5 after the cheese, layer on the avocado, onions, pickled veggies and spinach.
• 6 roll the tortillas up tightly and tuck in the ends.
• 7 if you wish, lightly grill each side for a few minutes.
• 8 cut each wrap in half diagonally and serve.

Ice Cream Bar Yummies

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (42 ounce) box ice cream sandwiches (a 12 pack)
• 1 (12 ounce) container cool whip, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package chocolate-covered toffee bits
• 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping

Recipe

• 1 unwrap frozen sandwiches and line the bottom of a 9x13 pan. you will slice the last ones in order to make all fit in nicely.
• 2 spread top of sandwiches with all of the caramel topping.
• 3 spread thawed whipped topping over caramel.
• 4 sprinkle the milk chocolate toffee chips over all, cover, and freeze for 2 hours or more. keep unused desert in freezer. (use heath's milk chocolate toffee bits and not the brickle).

Lightened Up Pulled Lamb

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 lbs lamb tenderloin
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 8 -10 potato dinner rolls or 8 -10 other soft rolls, split

Recipe

• 1 trim fat from lamb then cut into 3-inch cubes. place in a large slow cooker with onion, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. cook on high for 5 hours or low for 10 hours.
• 2 remove meat with a slotted spoon. shred lamb using 2 forks and stir in half the sauce.
• 3 place meat inside rolls and spoon remaining sauce over top; close sandwiches.

Lighten-up Reuben Wrap

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pickle, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced
• 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise, best foods reduced fat is best
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 drop hot sauce
• garlic salt
• pepper
• 2 low-fat flour tortillas, use la tortilla factory muligrain soft wraps
• 6 ounces turkey pastrami
• 3/4 cup sauerkraut
• 2 slices fat free cheese, torn in half
• cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
• 2 warm the wraps in the microwave for about 10 seconds so they don't tear when making the wraps.
• 3 spread half of the dressing on each wrap- don't spread the dressing all the way to the edge. lay down 2 half pieces of the cheese on top of the dressing, then split the saurkraut between the wraps, and finally split the turkey pastrami between the wraps. fold one side over, then fold the bottom up, then roll the wrap as tightly as you can without tearing it.
• 4 lay the wraps seam side down in the microwave and heat for 30-60 seconds on high until warmed through.
• 5 preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat. spray with cooking spray and lay the wraps in seam side down. let them toast in the pan for about a minute on each side.
• 6 enjoy!

Perfect Meatloaf Sandwich

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 slice meatloaf, cut 3/4-inch thick (your favorite recipe)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 slices sourdough bread or 2 slices bread
• 1 teaspoon grainy mustard, to taste
• 1 teaspoon ketchup, to taste
• 1 slice monterey jack cheese

Recipe

• 1 spread 1 slice of bread with mustard.
• 2 spread the other slice of bread with ketchup.
• 3 brown meat loaf slice on both sides in 1 teaspoon of olive oil in skillet or on griddle until heated through.
• 4 put browned meatloaf slice on the mustard-smeared bread.
• 5 put a slice of cheese on top of the meat loaf.
• 6 cover with the ketchup-smeared bread.
• 7 heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet or on griddle.
• 8 grill the sandwich over medium heat on both sides, until golden.

Low-fat Breakfast Egg Pitas

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cups reduced fat egg substitute
• 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
• 2 6 inch whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

Recipe

• 1 coat medium nonstick skillet with pam and place over medium-high heat until hot.
• 2 add mushrooms, onion and red pepper and saute for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• 3 combine egg substitute, cottage cheese and pepper in a small bowl and stir well.
• 4 add egg mixture to the vegetable mixture and cook over medium heat until firm, add cheese and continue to cook until cheese melts.
• 5 cut pitas in half and heat in the microwave for a few seconds or until soft.
• 6 spoon mixture evenly into pita halves and serve.

Grilled Steak Sandwiches

Total Time: 5 hrs Preparation Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 red bell peppers
• 1 (2 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons herbes de provence
• 6 ciabatta rolls
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 lb brie cheese, chlled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 2 cups watercress
• 6 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and sliced

Recipe

• 1 char peppers over gas flame or in a broiler until blackened on all sides, turning occassionally. transfer to medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap and cool. peel, seed and cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2 inch wide strips (***or use jarred roasted red peppers).
• 2 brush beef with oil, sprinkle with herbes de provence, salt and pepper. let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature while preparing grill (medium high heat).
• 3 grill beef to desired doneness, turning occasionally (30 minutes for rare). transfer beef to a plate and chill uncovered until cold (4 hours).
• 4 slice beef.
• 5 cut rolls horizontally in half.
• 6 spread mayonnaise and mustard over cut sides of rolls.
• 7 arrange beef, brie, watercress, eggs, and bell pepper strips on bottom half of the rolls. cover with roll tops.
• 8 **** can be made one day ahead - wrap in foil and refrigerate.****.

Grilled Steak Sandwiches With Melted Onion Sauce

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs flank steaks, about 1 1/2-inch thick, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 8 ciabatta rolls
• 4 large onions, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine sugar, garlic, course salt and pepper.
• 2 pat steaks dry, brush with oil, and rub with sugar mixture.
• 3 marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
• 4 meanwhile, cook the sauce: heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, deep skillet on medium high heat.
• 5 add onions and cook for 10 minutes.
• 6 reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, onions should be very brown.
• 7 add sugar and vinegar and cook gently, adding water as needed until onions are "melted". season with salt and pepper.
• 8 grill steaks for 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare. let them rest on cutting board.
• 9 slice thinly on the diagonal.
• 10 serve on ciabatta rolls, top with onions.
• 11 to freeze place steaks in freezer safe container at the marinating stage. freeze onions and rolls separately.

Smoked Salmon And Dill Butter Tea Sandwich

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 ounces softened butter
• 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 lemon, juice of
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices bread
• 4 -8 slices smoked salmon, depending on size
• 1/4 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 mix together the butter, dill and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• 2 season with salt and pepper, then spread onto the 8 slices of bread.
• 3 place a slice of smoked salmon and some sliced cucumber on top of 4 pieces of bread and top with the remaining slices of bread.
• 4 trim away the crusts and cut each into 4 triangles. arrange on an elegant platter with some wedges of lemon for decoration.

Cucumber Under Wraps

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cream cheese (plain or herbed)
• 4 flour tortillas, 8-inch each
• 1 cucumber, quarted lengthwise
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese on each tortilla.
• 2 lay a cucumber spear at the edge of each tortilla. sprinkle with salt and pepper. roll each tortilla up around cucumber. wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill 1 hr before serving.

Fast & Easy Frozen Dessert

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• ice cream sandwich
• 1 container cool whip
• 3 crushed skor candy bars

Recipe

• 1 cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish wih ice cream sandwich bars.
• 2 cover ice cream sandwich bars with cool whip.
• 3 sprinkle crushed skor bars over cool whip.
• 4 place dish into freezer for 1-2hours before serving.

Smoked Salmon And Wasabi Tea Sandwiches

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
• 1 -2 tablespoon wasabi powder
• 2 teaspoons water
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature (or regular cream cheese)
• 12 slices whole wheat bread (very thin slices)
• lemon juice, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Recipe

• 1 mix wasabi powder and 2 teaspoons water in medium bowl to form paste.
• 2 add cream cheese; using electric mixer, beat until well combined.
• 3 place all bread slices on work surface. trim crusts.
• 4 spread each with wasabi cream cheese, dividing equally.
• 5 top 6 bread slices with smoked salmon, dividing equally.
• 6 sprinkle lemon juice and black pepper, then chives over salmon.
• 7 top with remaining bread slices, cheese side down.
• 8 note: can be made two hours ahead. wrap sandwiches individually in paper towels and refrigerate.
• 9 cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
• 10 transfer to platter cut side up.

Pan Bagnat

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 ciabatta rolls (or half of a baguette)
• 1/2 small fennel bulb
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1 egg, hard-boiled
• 6 ounces tuna in vegetable oil (solid )
• 6 -8 pitted black olives (preferably oil cured)
• 1/2 teaspoon capers
• 2 plum tomatoes, ripe
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice open bread. it needs to be something with a crusty exterior and a chewy texture so that it can absorb the dressing without falling apart. scoop out bread from top half of rolls. set them aside.
• 2 remove and reserve green fronds from fennel bulb. thinly slice the bulb. (you can substitute 1 sliced rib celery if desired.) cut bell pepper into thin rings. slice the egg.
• 3 start layering the bottom halves of rolls in this order: fennel, bell pepper, egg and tuna. sprinkle with olives, capers and fennel fronds.
• 4 on top halves, place thinly sliced tomatoes.
• 5 make dressing by mixing the vinegar, olive oil, anchovy paste and black pepper to taste. drizzle it over both tops and bottoms of sandwiches.
• 6 put sandwiches together. wrap tightly in plastic. keep cool until ready to eat.

Smoked Salmon Asparagus Pinwheels (party Sandwiches)

Cucumber Sandwiches

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) rye cocktail bread, loaf
• 1/2 cup hellmans light mayonnaise
• 2 large cucumbers (do not peel)
• 2 tablespoons lawry's seasoned salt (or your favorite brand)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 thinly slice the cucumbers approximately 1/8 inch thick or less. i usually use the larger slices first, to completely cover the bread.
• 2 spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice of rye bread. top with a slice of cucumber.
• 3 lightly sprinkle each one with seasoned salt (be careful not to overdo it or they will be too salty), then just a dash of black pepper.
• 4 may be eaten immediately if you prefer, however best if allowed to chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Chocolate Ice-cream Sandwiches

Crabby Cheese Cakes

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 6 ounces crab, drained
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
• 8 english muffins, split
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 mix the drained crab and cream cheese until well blended.
• 2 fork split the english muffins and top each with a generous spread of crab mixture.
• 3 place 6-8 inches under the broiler and broil 3-5 minutes. watch them closely to avoid burning.
• 4 when starting to bubble and turn golden brown, remove them and top with cheddar cheese. let sit a couple mins to allow cheddar to melt.
• 5 tips: you can add the cheddar cheese before broiling if you wish. also you can pop them in the freezer before broiling for a great make ahead meal. these can be turned into great appetizers themselves by cutting each muffin half into forths before broiling.
• 6 enjoy!

Mike Ditka's Tailgate Lamb Sandwich

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (1 lb) lamb tenderloin
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (i like a little more)
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 8 kaiser rolls
• 2 tomatoes, sliced thinly
• 3 cups chopped lettuce
• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced (they suggest vidalia)

Recipe

• 1 in a plastic zipper bag, marinate lamb tenderloins in chef tom's marinade at least 8 hours, preferably overnight (and personally, i've done up to 48 hours with great results).
• 2 remove lamb from marinade and grill over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees f.
• 3 toast kaiser rolls on the grill.
• 4 slice cooked tenderloins for sandwiches.
• 5 spread orange aioli on insides of rolls, layer lamb onto the rolls, then the tomato, lettuce and onion.
• 6 dig in!

Laughing Cow-cado Sandwich

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 laughing cow light garlic and herb cheese
• 1/8 avocado, sliced
• 4 slices cucumbers
• 1 mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• 2 slices tomatoes
• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• garlic powder (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 toast the bread.
• 2 while it is still warm, spread the laughing cow on both slices. top with the avocado slices or, if you are like me, mush it up and mix it into the cheese.
• 3 top with the veggies, add seasoning if you wish, and assemble your sandwich.
• 4 enjoy :).

Pan Bagnat

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large ciabatta rolls
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can all solid tuna
• 1 large hard-boiled egg
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 8 pitted black olives

Recipe

• 1 slice tops off rolls.
• 2 scoop out bread inside leaving a wall of crust.
• 3 whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
• 4 and season with salt and pepper.
• 5 drizzle the dressing over tuna and toss gently.
• 6 put half the tuna in the base of rolls and pack down.
• 7 add a layer of egg and press down
• 8 add a layer of onion and tomatoes and olives.
• 9 add remaining tuna.
• 10 replace lids of rolls.

Frugal Gourmet's Focaccia

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups tepid water (90 degrees)
• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rising yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 5 1/2 cups wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil, appx
• garlic, to taste
• rosemary, to taste
• kosher salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix water, yeast, and sugar.
• 2 stir in oils and 1 t salt.
• 3 add 2 3/4 c flour, mixing well til spongy.
• 4 add enough remaining flour to make stiff dough.
• 5 turn onto floured surface and knead until elastic.
• 6 cover with bowl and let rise til doubled.
• 7 divide dough in half, spread on cookie sheets using your fingers.
• 8 toppings:.
• 9 mix crushed garlic with olive oil; brush over bread.
• 10 sprinkle w/ dried rosemary and kosher salt.
• 11 cover and let rise.
• 12 bake at 375 for 1/2 hour.
• 13 cut into squares and serve.
• 14 note: you can also slice squares in half for sandwiches.

Marinated Chicken Panini

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 lbs chicken, roasted
• 1 large red pepper
• 1 large yellow pepper
• 1 cup pitted black olives
• 1 cup arugula leaf
• 6 hoagie rolls
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon chopped herbs
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 strip chicken meat from bones and cut into bite-sized strips.
• 2 combine marinade ingredients and toss with chicken, cover and let the flavors develop.
• 3 preheat grill and roast peppers until mostly blackened.
• 4 place in a paper bag until cool, remove skins and discard.
• 5 cut peppers into strips.
• 6 make the panini: brush the (outside) top and bottom of the rolls with olive oil.
• 7 cover the bottom of the rolls with the peppers, then the chicken, then the olives and top with the arugula leaves.
• 8 brush the inside of the top half with the leftover marinade, if you have any.
• 9 cover the rolls with their tops and grill in a panini press until done.
• 10 note: mozzarella cheese and onion slices are also nice additions to this sandwich.

Grilled Steak & Vegetable Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup kraft balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• 1 (3/4 lb) boneless beef roast, sirlion steak 1/2 -3/4 inch thick
• 2 large yellow peppers, cut in half lengthwise
• 8 cups torn mixed salad greens or 8 cups spring greens
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Recipe

• 1 preheat barbecue to medium-high heat. reserve 1/3 cup of the dressing. brush remaining dressing lightly onto one side of the steak and onto cut sides of peppers.
• 2 grill steak and peppers, dressing-sides down, 10 minutes or until medium doneness (160f) turning steak after 5 minutes. (peppers do not need turning). meanwhile, cover four plates with greens; top with tomatoes and onions.
• 3 cut steak crosswise across the grain into thin slices; cut pepper into strips. arrange steak and peppers over salads. drizzle with the reserved 1/3 cup dressing.
• 4 make ahead: grill extra pieces of steak or chicken to use later in salads or sandwiches.

Ginger Cookie - Sorbet Sandwiches

Total Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/3 cup plus 5 tsp. sugar, plus more for rolling and flattening
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger
• 1 pint mango sorbet
• 1 pint raspberry sorbet

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°f
• 2 whisk flour, ginger, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves in a bowl.
• 3 with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. mix in egg, then add molasses and candied ginger. reduce speed. gradually mix in flour mixture. wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
• 4 using a 1 1/2 inch ice cream scoop, drop balls of dough onto parchment lined baking sheets, roll each one in sugar, and return to sheets, spaceing 2-inches apart. using the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar, flatten into 3-inch rounds. bake until the edges are golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
• 5 let cool completely, cookies can be stored in airtight container for up to 2 days,.
• 6 sandwich one scoop of sorbet with 2 cookies. repeat, alternating sorbet flavors. serve immediately, or freeze in airtight containers up to 3 hours.

Pan Bagna (french Stick Sandwich)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 long french baguette
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 4 -6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 -4 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 ounces gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
• black olives, stoned and sliced
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut the baguette in half, then rub the cut surfaces with the garlic; discard the clove.
• 2 brush 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil over each half of bread, lay the tomato slices on top of one half and season well.
• 3 lay the sliced peppers on the tomatoes making sure there is a good even coverage; drizzle the remaining oil over the top.
• 4 finish off by layering over the slices of cheese, olives and basil leaves; sandwich the loaf together firmly and wrap it in cling film for at least an hour.
• 5 serve cut diagonally in thick slices.