Archives: sandwich

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, New York City Deli-Style

April 5, 2013 | By andrea | Comments Off on Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, New York City Deli-Style | Filed in: Breakfast, Eggs, Kid-friendly, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Snack.

I love egg sandwiches! They make a great meal with very little effort, and are a great breakfast on the go. Before trying this recipe, I usually just used English muffins as the foundation for my egg sandwich. The bagels, however, add a little more heft and you can switch up bagel flavors depending on • Read More »

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Turkey, Smoked Mozzarella and Arugula Panini

October 9, 2012 | By andrea | Comments Off on Turkey, Smoked Mozzarella and Arugula Panini | Filed in: Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Turkey.

We love sandwiches in my house so I’m always looking for new ingredient combos to pile between slices of bread. This recipe features turkey, smoked mozzarella, peppery arugula, and tangy whole grain mustard. I used my favorite sandwich bread, Portland French Bakery Sliced Hearth Rustic Wheat Loaf, but you can use whatever hearty bread you like. Serve with • Read More »

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Grilled Portobella Sandwiches with Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil

July 2, 2012 | By andrea | 1 Comment | Filed in: Grilling/BBQ, Italian, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Vegetable, Vegetarian.

I made this Italian-inspired sandwich recently for a friend’s birthday lunch. It’s hearty, delicious and a creative way to enjoy a meat-free meal! Think of a caprese salad (tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar) in the form of a sandwich with the addition of a grilled portobella mushroom…Delish! To prep the portobella mushrooms, cut off • Read More »

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Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches

May 20, 2012 | By andrea | Comments Off on Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches | Filed in: Chicken, Recipes, Salad, Sandwich.

This recipe is a great updated version of a classic chicken salad sandwich. Flavorful blue cheese, chopped tarragon, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sliced green onions add loads of flavor. The recipe calls for sprinkling the blue cheese on top of the chicken salad but I prefer mixing the blue cheese into the salad so you • Read More »

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Roast Turkey Panini with Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers and Fontina

December 11, 2011 | By andrea | 2 Comments | Filed in: Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Thanksgiving, Turkey.

This delicious sandwich is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey or chicken. I loved the melty fontina cheese, the slightly sweet roasted red peppers, and the pop of  fresh flavor from the pesto. This sandwich is worth roasting a turkey (or chicken) for! If you can’t find fontina, substitute another mild cheese • Read More »

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Smoked Ham, Cheddar and Pear Panini

October 6, 2011 | By andrea | 3 Comments | Filed in: Autumn, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich.

Here’s a fun twist on the classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich using a combination of smoky, salty, tangy and sweet ingredients. It’s really good! You’ll definitely want to use a good quality bread…something sturdy (I’ve found that normal sandwich bread can be too soft for paninis). I used Portland French Bakery’s Sliced Rustic Wheat Bread because • Read More »

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Steak Hoagies with Mushrooms, Onions, and Peppers

September 28, 2011 | By andrea | 2 Comments | Filed in: Beef, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich.

This easy, home-style version of the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich makes a great weeknight or game day meal. The recipe calls for strip steaks (aka New York steaks), a tender and flavorful cut of beef. Serve with kettle-style potato chips, fresh veggies and dip. Enjoy!  Steak Hoagies with Mushrooms, Onions, and Peppers -recipe from Cook’s Country • Read More »

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California BLTs

September 10, 2011 | By andrea | Comments Off on California BLTs | Filed in: Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Summer.

One of my favorite things about summer is tomato havest time! I make as many fresh tomato things as I can…I just can’t get enough of ’em. Here’s a a great sandwich recipe to use up some of those perfect summer tomatoes. This is a good time to splurge on some top-quality bacon like Nueske’s Thick Sliced Applewood • Read More »

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Smoked Turkey Reubens

May 25, 2011 | By andrea | 1 Comment | Filed in: Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Snack, Turkey.

I love twists on classic recipes and I love a good sandwich. This recipe for Smoked Turkey Reubens is perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. The sandwich substitutes a quick slaw (cabbage, pickles, dressing) for the sauerkraut, smoked turkey for the corned beef or pastrami, and hearty whole wheat bread for rye. A flavorful, homemade • Read More »

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Jalapeño Chicken Salad

May 10, 2011 | By andrea | 1 Comment | Filed in: Chicken, Mexican, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Salad, Sandwich, Southwestern.

This recipe, inspired by south-of-the-border flavors,  is a delicious twist on classic chicken salad. It’s got kick from the pickled jalapeños, crunch from the chopped veggies, and flavor from the cilantro and fresh lime. Serve the jalapeño chicken salad in the easy-to-make tortilla bowls or use it as a filling for wraps. The tortilla bowl isn’t as crisp and • Read More »

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