Tag: Sandwich

Sloppy Gia

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 1/2 Cup Marinara (or brand of your choice)
  • 1 Cup White Onion – Diced
  • 2 Tbs Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan – Grated
  • 1 Tbs Garlic – Minced
  • 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Basil – Chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 Brioche Buns
  • Garlic Butter
  • Mozzarella – Shredded

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to high broil.
  2. In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 Tbs of oil over medium heat.
  3. Place the chicken in the sauté pan, add the italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, break it into small pieces, add the onions and garlic, and cook through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add the tomato paste and mix, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the marinara, fresh basil, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer for about 2 to 4 minutes.
  7. While the mixture simmers, top both sides of the brioche buns with a spread of garlic butter and place them butter side up on an aluminum foil lined baking pan.
  8. Place in the oven on broil about 6 inches below the broiler, around the second tallest oven rack and toast the buns, about 2 to 4 minutes.
  9. Keep an eye on the buns to ensure they do not burn.
  10. Assemble your Sloppy Gia (think sloppy joe chicken parmesan style) by placing the cooked chicken mixture on the bottom of the bun, top with shredded mozzarella, and enjoy!

Egg Salad

Ingredients

  • 12 Eggs – Hard boiled
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 3 Tbs Yellow Mustard
  • 3 Tbs Fresh Chives – chopped
  • 3 Tbs Fresh Dill – chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Celery – quarter the stalk and dice finely
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/8 Tsp Ground White Pepper

Directions

  1. Place your eggs in a medium sized pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, cover, and turn off the heat.
  2. Let the eggs sit for 10 to 11 minutes. The longer you go the drier the yolk becomes.
  3. Place the eggs in cold water to stop the cooking. Let them sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Peal the eggs and set aside.
  5. To make uniform portions of the hard boiled eggs, take a backing rack and place it on top of a large bowl.
  6. Push the eggs through the mesh of the backing rack and into the bowl.
  7. Add your remaining ingredients and mix well with a spoon or spatula.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Classic Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8oz Mild Cheddar Cheese – shredded
  • 8oz Jack Cheese – shredded
  • 4oz Cream Cheese – softened and cut into cubes
  • 4oz Pimentos – diced
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/8 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

  1. In large bowl, place all of the ingredients and mix well with a hand mixer on low for 2 to 3 minutes. Ensure that you incorporate all of the ingredients until it is smooth.
  2. Place in a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 x 5 oz Canned tuna (Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna)
  • 1 Cup Mayo (Duke’s)
  • 2 Tbs Dijon
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion – finely diced
  • 1/2 Cup Celery – halved and chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh dill – finely chopped
  • 2 Tbs Dill pickles – chopped
  • 1 Lemon – zest
  • 1/4 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Drain the 4 cans of tuna and place in a large bowl.
  2. Chopped the onions, celery, dill, and pickles.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salad will keep for five to six days in the refrigerator, so the perfect amount for lunchtime meal prep for the week.

Sloppy Giuseppe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion – diced
  • 1 Cup Pepperoni – diced
  • 2 Tsp Oregano – dried
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 24 oz Pizza Sauce (or your favorite brand)
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella
  • Garlic Butter Spread
  • 8 Brioche Buns

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large sauce pan over medium heat, breaking the beef into small pieces as it browns. Season the beef with the salt, ground black pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  2. When the beef is cooked through add the diced onions and pepperoni and cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onions are cooked through (translucent).
  3. Pre-heat the oven to Hi-Broil.
  4. Add the pizza sauce and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. While the Sloppy Giuseppe simmers, spread garlic butter over the top and bottom buns. Place the buns on an aluminum foil lined baking pan and toast the buns on the top rack in the oven on hi-broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Ensure that you keep an eye on the buns so they do not burn. It may take more than one iteration to toast all of the buns.
  6. Then add 1/2 off the mozzarella to the Sloppy Giuseppe and melt to thicken.
  7. Place 1/4 Cup or as much of the Sloppy Giuseppe on the bun that you would like. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella and enjoy.

Loose Meat Sandwich (Maid Rite)

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Ground beef 80/20
  • 1 Cup Beef broth
  • 2 Tbs Worcestershire
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Medium white onion – diced
  • 8 Hamburger buns
  • Sliced dill pickles
  • Yellow mustard
  • American cheese (for a “cheese rite”)

Directions

  1. Brown the beef in a sauté pan over medium heat, breaking the beef into small pieces while browning.
  2. Drain the grease from the pan and add the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Continue to sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire, and sugar. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes to reduce the liquid.
  4. Prepare your sandwich by placing pickles on the bottom bun, topping with a slice of american cheese if you would like a “cheese rite,” add a couple spoons of the beef (about 4 oz) and top with diced onions and mustard. Enjoy!

Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs Olive oil
  • 3/4 Cup Yellow Onion – diced
  • 1/2 Cup Celery – diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves – minced
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 Cups Chicken broth (Low sodium)
  • 2 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 Tsp Dried basil
  • 1/4 Tsp Paprika
  • 3 Tbs Rice (Jasmine, bismati, or other long grain rice)
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy cream

Directions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onions and celery with the olive oil over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions become translucent.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add the tomatoes, chicken brother, and spices. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  4. Once the soup is at a simmer, add the rice and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender, food processor, or blender, blend the soup until smooth. When blended, the rice will thicken and lighten the color of the soup.
  6. Add the heavy cream and whisk to combine.
  7. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and black pepper to your liking.
  8. Serve in a bowl, maybe with Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese.

Italian Style Meatloaf Parmesan

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef (90/10)
  • 1 Lb Ground Pork
  • 1 Yellow Onion – Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves – Minced
  • 1 Tsp Crushed red pepper
  • 1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tbs Lightly Dried Italian Herbs
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese

Marinara

Directions

  1. Sauté the onions, crushed red pepper, and minced garlic in a pan with olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set the mixture aside in a small bowl to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Once the onion mixture has cooled to the touch, place the onion mixture and the remaining meatloaf ingredients except for the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
  4. With your hands, mix thoroughly to combine but be careful not to over mix.
  5. Form the meatloaf mixture into a football shape by hand on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. You can also cook it in a meatloaf pan if you desire.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the Marinara.
  8. Remove the meatloaf and let rest for 5 minutes. Set your oven to broil.
  9. Slice the meatloaf and place on a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Top with a large spoonful of marinara sauce and a handful of mozzarella.
  10. Broil on the top rack until the cheese is melted while being careful not to burn the cheese.
  11. Top with fresh herbs, grated parmesan, and serve on top of your favorite pasta, by itself, between some slices of toasted garlic bread, whatever you crave!

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8 Slices of bread (We prefer sourdough.)
  • 12 Strips of cooked bacon
  • 8 oz Cream cheese – room temperature
  • 4 Tbs Mayo
  • 3 Jalapeños – seeded and diced
  • 16 oz Cheddar cheese – shredded fresh
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients except for the bread and bacon in a medium-size bowl. Mix well with a hand mixer or with a spoon until thoroughly combined.
  2. Prepare 4 large sandwiches by spreading the mixture on each side of the sandwich. Place three slices, halved if necessary, of cooked bacon between the mixture. Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich and grill on a flat pan or sauté pan over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Continuously peak at the underside of the sandwich to check for doneness.
  3. If you haven’t spread butter on both sides, use this time to do so on the top while the other side is cooking. If the sandwich is done to your liking before time hits, flip the sandwich.
  4. Flip the sandwich and grill on a flat pan or sauté pan for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Continuously peak at the underside of the sandwich to check for doneness.
  5. Remove from heat, slice, and serve. Enjoy it by itself, with a creamy tomato soup, or the soup of your choice!