INGREDIENTS: 8 thick slices of egg bread or whole-grain bread 2 tablespoons butter, softened 8 slices turkey 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped 4 slices Havarti cheese 1/4 cup cranberry chutney METHOD: Butter one side of each bread slice. Turn 4 pieces butter-side-down on a work surface. Arrange 2 slices of turkey on each piece of bread....Read More
A twist on an old classic – adding a fresh pear slices to this panini takes it from mundane to memorable! INGREDIENTS: 4 slices Ciabatta bread 1 tablespoon honey mustard 6 slices ham (thinly sliced ham) 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced 2 dashes ground black pepper 4 slices Havarti cheese 1 tablespoon soft butter...Read More
You’ve gotta figure if the word “California” is in a recipe title it will include avocado. Being that this is a “California” club, it has some twists, including skipping the middle slice of bread. INGREDIENTS: 4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted 6 slices roast turkey (about 6 ounces) 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, thinner...Read More
A comforting grilled ham and cheese sandwich turns divine with a figgy relish and other quality ingredients. You can interpret this sandwich any way you like, but I am fond of it with thin slices of prosciutto and buttery Toma cheese, a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese from the Aosta region of Italy. Sprinkle with a...Read More
Made with premium-quality, grass-fed ground beef combined with blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard, you’ll never go back to ‘plain’ hamburgers. These burgers are stupendous! INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. lean grass-fed ground beef 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup minced fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon coarsely...Read More
This sandwich is very simple and startlingly good! The bread should be simple so it does not overwhelm the other flavors, and not too chewy or you will miss the soft textures of the buffalo mozzarella and squash blossom. And don’t forget to use a nice crunchy large crystal salt to finish. The bite of...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely chopped chives or scallions Thinly sliced cracked wheat or white bread, crusts removed Lots of edible blossoms: nasturtiums, chives, borage, calendula, bean flowers or herb...Read More
The ultimate take on the classic American burger, and even more delicious with nutrient-rich mushrooms. Mix in delicious Baby Bella (cremini) and white mushrooms for one of the tastiest burgers yet. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound mushrooms, cremini or white, or a mixture of both 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound grass-fed ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt...Read More
Egg salad is delicious and versatile. Use it as a filling for sandwiches, a bagel topping, or as an appetizer with crackers. INGREDIENTS: 8 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh dill or tarragon, minced 2 tablespoons chives, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Optional Additions: avocado...Read More
