Now this is a serious sandwich…and super easy, too! The muffuletta, the famous hero-style sandwich that originated in New Orleans, consists of deli meat, cheese, and an olive and giardiniera salad.  Giardiniera is basically a jarred pickled vegetable salad, and can be found next to the pickles in many grocery stores. The giardiniera I buy (Mezzetta brand) contains carrots, celery, cauliflower, red bell pepper, pickles and onions—I love the stuff and eat it straight out of the jar. 

I didn’t bother with the food processor to make the olive and vegetable salad. Instead, I chopped everything by hand, which only took a few moments.

For the deli meat I used black forest ham, salami and soppressata. My provolone was too thinly sliced so I should’ve doubled that. It was still good but cheesier would be even better. Instead of the pullman-style bread, I used a sliced Italian hearth bread from a local bakery. It made a sturdy foundation to the hearty sandwich. Grilling the sandwich was a cinch but next time I’ll use my panini grill. Serve with fresh veggies or some of the giardiniera to munch on. Enjoy!

Muffuletta-Style Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches
-recipe from Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine
 
1 cup giardiniera (Hot pickled vegetable salad), drained
1 cup packed baby arugula leaves
1/4 cup pitted green olives
8 slices pullman-style white bread
4 tablespoons butter, softened
8 thick slices provolone cheese
8 thin slices prosciutto cotto or boiled ham
8 thin slices hot soppressata
8 thin slices genoa salami

Using a food processor, grind the giardiniera, arugula and olives.

Coat 1 side of the bread slices with the butter. Build each sandwich as follows: a bread slice (buttered side out), giardiniera relish, a cheese slice, 2 prosciutto slices, 2 soppressata slices, 2 salami slices, another cheese slice, more relish and another bread slice (buttered side out).

Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sammies and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts, 6 to 8 minutes.

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I make paninis all the time now that I have an electric panini grill. Even though they’re really just a glorified grilled cheese sandwich, I get raves every time I make them for family and friends. This particular recipe is a good example of simple ingredients that yield tasty results: turkey breast, roasted red peppers, melty cheese, grilled bread. YUMM! 

I made a few minor substitutions based on what I had in the fridge…the sandwich is basically the same, though. Instead of jack cheese and watercress, I used sharp white cheddar and a handful of peppery arugula. A dab of Dijon mustard adds a slight zing to the sandwich. I layered the ingredients on sliced Rustic Wheat Bread from Portland French Bakery (available at many Portland area markets).

This sandwich calls for roasted red peppers, one of my favorite panini ingredients. I love the smoky, slightly sweet flavor that it brings to a sandwich. If you don’t have freshly roasted turkey breast, splurge and get the best sliced deli turkey you can find. Smoked turkey would also work great here.

If you don’t have a panini grill, just make it in a pan like you would a regular ol’ grilled cheese sandwich…but be careful when flipping the sandwich so the ingredients don’t fling out all over the place. For more info on my electric panini grill, check out my Panini Grill post.

Note: the recipe is for one panini so make sure you get enough ingredients if making more than one sandwich.

Turkey and Roasted Red Pepper Panini
-recipe from Williams-Sonoma.com

Taleggio cheese adds richness to our turkey panini. Produced in Italy’s Lombardy region, this cow’s milk cheese boasts a nutty, fruity flavor. Makes 1 sandwich.

2 slices country-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
Olive oil for brushing
2 Tbs. mayonnaise
3 thin slices roasted turkey breast
2 Tbs. julienned roasted red bell pepper
1 slice taleggio or jack cheese
1/4 cup watercress, stemmed
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Lay the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface. Spread the top of each slice with 1 Tbs. mayonnaise. Place the turkey on one slice and top with the bell pepper, cheese and watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the other bread slice, oiled side up.

Place the sandwich on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately. Serves 1.

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Words cannot describe how much I love this sandwich…it’s one of my favorite sandwiches EVER! You may be thinking to yourself that it’s just a sandwich. But that’s where you’re wrong. It’s not just a sandwich…it’s a REALLY, REALLY GOOD SANDWICH: Ciabbata bread spread with a delicious basil mayonnaise and layered with ripe tomato slices, fresh mozzarella, smoky bacon, romaine lettuce, fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. If you’re not drooling yet, you should be! 

First things first: you must start with top-quality tomatoes. It would be an insult to the sandwich to use the tasteless tomatoes found in most grocery stores. This recipe is best when using perfect, garden-ripe tomatoes. And since we’re just at the beginning of October, you can still find good tomatoes at farm stands.

On to the basil mayo…it’s absolutely wonderful! I usually double or triple that part of the recipe so I’ll have extra for recipes later in the week (sandwiches, chicken, fish). If you don’t feel like messing with bacon, the sandwich is also great with slices of salami or other Italian deli meats. Or leave out the meat entirely and you’ve got a delicious vegetarian sandwich. If you can’t find fresh mozzarella, sliced provolone would be a good substitute.

The recipe calls for a loaf of ciabatta. As with any sandwich served on this type of bread, the crustier and chewier the bread, the harder it will be to eat the sandwich. Personally, I’m not a fan of sandwiches that have a delicious crusty bread for a foundation but with each bite, the contents of the sandwich come squishing out of every side possible. What good is the delicious, crusty bread when you’ve got sandwich innards all over your lap? I prefer a bread that is sturdier than regular sandwich bread but not as crusty/chewy as some of the artisan breads. I found a loaf of ciabbata in the Winco bakery (Winco label on it) that is perfect: chewy but not too chewy for a sandwich. I’ve used ciabatta rolls before, too. 

As you can see from the photo, I took the picture before I cut the loaf into individual sandwiches. Serving size and amount of servings will depend on the size of the loaf you start with. I got 8 pieces out of my sandwich loaf.  

Caprese BLT
-recipe from Cook’s Illustrated Magazine

This sandwich builds on the basic BLT with the addition of Italian flavors like mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Many supermarket bakeries carry ciabatta. An Italian loaf can be used instead, but be sure to discard the interior of the bread, as directed. Serves 4 to 6.

2 medium tomatoes , sliced thin 
 Table salt  
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar  
1 loaf ciabatta  
1 1/3 cups fresh packed basil leaves  
1/3 cup mayonnaise  
2 teaspoons lemon juice  
1 clove garlic , minced 
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce  
8 slices bacon , cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled 
4 leaves romaine lettuce  
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , sliced thin 

Place tomato slices on several layers of paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then press with additional paper towels to extract excess moisture. Mix oil and vinegar together in small bowl. Slice bread in half horizontally and use fingers to remove and discard all but 1/2 inch of interior crumb.

Puree 1 cup basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides several times. Spread basil mayonnaise on both cut sides of bread. Sprinkle bacon on bottom half of bread and place romaine on top of bacon. Shingle tomatoes and mozzarella alternately over romaine and drizzle with oil and vinegar mixture. Place remaining 1/3 cup basil in single layer on top and replace top half of bread. Cut crosswise into 2-inch sandwiches. Serve.

Test Kitchen Discoveries:
• Make a basil-flavored spread by pureeing lots of fresh basil leaves with store-bought mayonnaise. A little lemon juice, garlic, and hot sauce round out the spread’s flavor.
• Sprinkle the sliced tomatoes with salt and let the slices sit on paper towels for a few minutes to draw off much of the tomatoes’ liquid. This step concentrates the flavor and ensures that the sandwich won’t become too soggy.
• Use a crisp-crusted, peasant-style loaf like ciabatta, which many supermarkets and bakeries carry.

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Tags: bacon, basil, basil mayonnaise, caprese BLT, ciabatta, fresh mozzarella, Italian, lettuce, picnic, romaine lettuce, sandwich, tailgating, tomato

I love grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches, so naturally I was intrigued by this recipe for Inside-Out English Muffin Grilled Cheese sandwiches. It’s a tasty and fun way to jazz up a lunch-time classic.

The recipe calls for sharp white cheddar cheese, which has a bolder flavor than the medium cheddar I used. Any kind of cheddar will produce a good sandwich so use what you have or splurge on the fancy sharp white cheddar. Definitely buy the best tomatoes you can find because lame tomatoes will add no flavor at all to this sandwich. Serve with a green salad or fresh veggie sticks. Enjoy!

Inside-Out English Muffin Grilled Cheese
-recipe from Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine, November 2009

“This is the only way I make grilled cheese now. I sometimes swap the tomatoes for arugula or spinach or crisp bacon. Or I just have straight cheese. Try emmentaler or havarti cheese, too, and serve with a salad.” -R.R.

4 sandwich-size English muffins
Butter, softened
8 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
Four 1/4-inch-thick slices beefsteak tomato
Salt and pepper

Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly spread the inside of each English muffin half with butter. Arrange the muffins buttered sides out and build 4 sandwiches, each with a cheese slice, a tomato slice, some salt and pepper and another cheese slice. Place the sammies in the pan and cook, turning once or twice, until the cheese is melted and the muffins are golden-brown, about 8 minutes.

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Most people fall in one of two categories with eggplant: you either Like It or Hate It. I happen to be in the Like It category. Recently I was looking up new sandwich recipes and came across this “sandwich” using grilled eggplant. Not only are these Eggplant and Mozzarella Sandwiches beautiful, but they’re also delicious, incredibly easy and vegetarian.

I misread the recipe and put a slice of mozzarella on each slice of eggplant so I got extra cheesy sandwiches…no big deal! I loved the flavor of the smoky grilled eggplant with the melty cheese, fresh basil and the crunch of the pine nuts…Delicious!

Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Sandwiches
-recipe from Bon Appétit Magazine

Makes 4 servings.

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 1/2-inch-thick eggplant slices
4 1/4-inch-thick slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove
4 large bunches arugula
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Spray grill with oil spray and prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray eggplant on both sides with oil spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Place 1 cheese slice atop each of 4 eggplant slices; top with remaining eggplant slices. Grill until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

Whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula, tomatoes and basil; toss. Divide among 4 plates. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Top each with 1 eggplant sandwich.

Tags: arugula, balsamic vinegar, basil, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, Grilling/BBQ, olive oil, pine nuts, tomato

Words can not express how much I love this appetizer! In fact, it’s what I had for dinner last night. I didn’t intend to eat only the crostini for dinner but I ate several of them, which led to several more and before I knew it, I was full. This is one of those appetizers that is always a hit at parties and potlucks. Plus, it’s delicious, full of fresh flavors and easy to make. I seriously think I could eat it everyday and never grow tired of it!

Since it’s hot right now, I grilled the bread outside on the grill so I wouldn’t heat up the house by turning on the oven. I used small mozzarella balls called ciliegine that I got at Trader Joe’s. I sliced each cherry-sized ball of mozzarella into several slices and put 2-3 slices on each piece of grilled bread. Sometimes I like to put the cheese on the bread while it’s on the grill so it melts. If you want a little zip, add a few dashes of crushed red pepper flakes to the tomato-basil topping. Yumm!

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Crostini
-recipe from Williams-Sonoma

Easy to make, crostini are an excellent way to showcase fresh seasonal ingredients. This simple combination of ripe tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese makes a perfect beginning to an alfresco meal.

Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing, plus 1/4 cup
1 baguette, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste
8 vine-ripened tomatoes, about 1 1/2 lb. total
1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
2 Tbs. finely minced red onion
1/4 tsp. minced garlic
1 Tbs. aged balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese

Preheat an oven to 350°F. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the baguette slices on the sheet in a single layer. Brush the tops with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until crisp and golden, 15 to 18 minutes. If not using immediately, let the crostini cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.

Core, seed and dice the tomatoes. In a bowl, stir together the tomatoes, half of the basil, the onion, garlic, vinegar, the 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper.

Slice the mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick pieces or into smaller pieces so they fit on the crostini. To assemble, lay a piece of mozzarella on each crostini and spoon 1 to 2 Tbs. of the tomato salad on top. Garnish each with a pinch of the remaining basil. Serve immediately.

Serves 8.

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If you like blue cheese then you’ll love these sandwiches…they are soooo good! Peppery arugula, smoked turkey, sweet caramelized red onion and bold blue cheese…great combo!

Husband thought it was a great sandwich but that I put a bit too much blue cheese on his sandwich…it overpowered the smoked turkey, he said. You can always use less blue cheese if you just wanted a hint of it.

For the onions, cut them into thin slices (rounds). I didn’t cut mine thin enough so they took a lot longer to cook. Once they were lightly browned and softened, I added the vinegar (using 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 2 1/2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar). The balsamic vinegar added a nice sweetness that was great with the blue cheese.

This sandwich deserves something better than typical sandwich bread. The sliced Rustic Wheat Bread (made by Portland French Bakery) that I bought was perfect; it was hearty, chewy and a delicious foundation for the sandwiches. Yumm!

Smoked Turkey, Blue Cheese, and Red Onion Sandwiches
-recipe from Bon Appétit Magazine (September 2008)

by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

To take the sandwiches on a picnic, use ciabatta rolls—they will stay firm despite the mayo.

Yield: Makes 4
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 8- to 10-ounce red onions, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
3 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 cups trimmed large arugula leaves (about 4 ounces), divided
3/4 cup mayonnaise
8 1/3-inch-thick slices seeded wheat bread (such as La Brea Bakery) or four ciabatta rolls, cut horizontally in half
12 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey
3/4 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese (such as Maytag; about 3 ounces)

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and lightly browned, breaking up onion rings, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Chop enough arugula to measure 1 cup; place in medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Spread about 11/2 tablespoons arugula mayonnaise over each cut side of bread. Divide turkey slices among 4 bread slices. Top with crumbled blue cheese, dividing equally. Top with red onions, then whole arugula leaves and bread.

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I’m always looking for new and interesting sandwich recipes so I was intrigued when I saw this twist on a roast beef sandwich. There’s lots of flavor going on here: sweet red peppers, tangy feta cheese, earthy cumin and cilantro, and a lemony tahini dressing.

For the bread, I used a pre-cut loaf of ciabatta bread which I thought would be easier to serve and eat. Next time, though, I’ll use a crusty loaf (like the recipe suggests) that will stand up to the tahini dressing better. I served the sandwiches right away instead of refrigerating them for several hours (they would’ve been mushy since I used softer bread). Enjoy!

Roast Beef, Red Pepper, Spinach, and Feta Sandwiches with Tahini Dressing
-recipe from Bon Appétit Magazine

Serve with minted iced tea and tabbouleh, then offer baklava and cherries for dessert.

Yield: Makes 8

1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1-pound loaf flat rustic bread such as focaccia or ciabatta, (about 2 1/2 inches high), cut horizontally in half
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 pound thinly sliced rare roast beef
2 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves

Mix first 6 ingredients and half of garlic in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt. Whisk remaining garlic, tahini, water, and lemon juice in small bowl to blend. Season tahini dressing to taste with salt. Place bread, cut side up, on work surface. Spread red pepper mixture over both cut sides of bread. Sprinkle cheese over bottom half of loaf. Layer half of roast beef over cheese; drizzle with 1/3 of tahini dressing. Layer remaining roast beef over dressing and drizzle with half of remaining dressing. Top with spinach leaves; drizzle with remaining dressing. Press top half of loaf onto spinach. Cut sandwich lengthwise in half, then crosswise into quarters for a total of 8 sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

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When I think of sloppy joes, the old Saturday Night Live Lunch Lady skit with Adam Sandler & Chris Farley comes to mind. It’s quite funny if you haven’t seen it (and if you have seen it, it’s worth another viewing). I can’t remember when I had my first sloppy joe but I know I’ve always liked them…all that messy, meaty goodness. I’ve tried different recipes over the years. One time I tried a turkey version and Husband immediately asked upon taking his first bite if it was a Healthy Joe. This time I decided to try Real Sloppy Joes, a recipe I found on the Williams-Sonoma website. Fortunately, my whole family liked them…even my Picky Eater (yahoo!).

Note: The recipe calls for ketchup-style chili sauce (I used Heinz Chili Sauce), not the spicy Asian chili sauce.

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Real Sloppy Joes
-recipe from williams-sonoma.com

The poor sloppy Joe has gotten a bad rap. Perhaps the uninspired versions served by overworked school cafeteria staffers dulled whatever luster it ever possessed. Here’s a recipe that returns the sloppy Joe to its rightful position as a dish to cherish when you want a quick and unpretentious supper on a bun.

1 Tbs. canola oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup-style chili sauce
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. cider vinegar
1 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
6 sesame-seed sandwich buns, split

In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the beef, increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, the tomato sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes to blend the flavors.

Toast the buns. Place the bottom halves of the buns, cut side up, on warmed individual plates and top with the beef mixture, dividing it equally. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately. Makes 6 sandwiches.

Variation:Sloppy Joes are just as good when made with ground turkey or ground chicken. Some cooks like to add 1 to 2 cups cooked kidney or pinto beans to the beef mixture just before it is ready. Or, you can top the beef mixture with thin slices of cheddar cheese before covering with the bun tops.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Comfort Food, by Rick Rodgers (Oxmoor House, 2009).

Tags: bell pepper, ground beef, hamburger, onion, tomato sauce

This delicious sandwich is basically a fancy tuna melt. The addition of roasted red peppers, red onions and a little fresh lemon juice all piled inside a grilled Italian roll makes for an exciting variation on a lunch-time classic. The recipe calls for tuna packed in olive oil, a more flavorful variety than water-packed tuna.  

Since I didn’t have hot cherry peppers, I substituted a chopped pepperoncini pepper to the tuna mixture. Husband wolfed his sandwich down in no-time and heartily voiced his approval of the recipe. I will definitely be making these sandwiches again soon!!!

Grilled Swiss Cheese, Tuna and Red Pepper Sandwiches
-recipe from epicurious.com

Yield: Serves 2

1/4 cup minced drained bottled roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
a pinch of ground cumin
a 6 1/2-ounce can tuna packed in oil, drained well
1 hard boiled large egg, minced
1 hot cherry pepper, seeded and minced
two 5-inch-long soft Italian rolls
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
4 slices of Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

In a bowl whisk together the roasted peppers, the mayonnaise, the lemon juice, and the cumin, add the tuna, flaked, the egg, the cherry pepper, and salt and black pepper to taste, combine the mixture well. Split the rolls, divide the mixture between the bottoms, and top each portion with half the onion, 2 slices of the Swiss cheese, and the tops of the rolls. In a large skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the sandwiches, pressing them with a spatula and turning them, for 8 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tags: hard-boiled egg, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red onion, roasted red peppers, soft Italian rolls, swiss cheese, tuna