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Posted by
yanti on Thursday, March 12, 2015
This morning I got to spend some time with the Good Day Columbus crew at Fox28 (check out the video here). It was a lot of fun seeing everything that goes on behind the scenes and all of the fun segments they get to do. I helped out with some tips on packing sandwiches for lunches, whether that's for your lunch or your kids' lunch. It was kind of a mini Chopped challenge to think of some interesting ways to use Klosterman's bread (Ohio family owned bread company). So here are the three super easy, super quick, all vegetarian sandwiches I came up with....
Peanut Butter Banana Rollup
Perfect for kids! Just smear some peanut butter on two slices of bread, split the banana in half with your fingers, and wrap the bread around the banana like a taco. The peanut butter will keep the bread "stuck" to the banana and prevent the banana from oxidizing. Also delicious toasted a bit for ooey gooey peanut buttery goodness!
Avocado Tomato and Cheese
Kind of your vegetarian BLT. Avocado makes everything better and a packed lunch is no exception. Bring the avocado with you if you're worried about browning because all it takes is a spoon to scoop and squish! The avocado and the cheese act as barriers for your bread to keep from getting soggy from the juicy tomatoes... and I hate soggy bread... you know I'm not recommending anything that would leave you with a soggy mess. :)
Pear and Brie
During the winter I was obsessed with this panini! I made them several days in a row, which never happens in my house... we're all about variety. Even though melty brie is the best, you can still get a good cold sandwich out of this cold duo. Just slice up the pear and the brie and layer it on. Extra points for a toaster oven at work because nothing beats melty brie! :)
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Posted by
yanti on Saturday, February 28, 2015
If you live in Ohio, you have probably heard of Melt Bar & Grilled. Even if you don't live in Ohio, you may have heard about these huge gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on shows like Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. The first one opened in Columbus last winter (original is based in Cleveland) and I had a Parma, Italy which is chicken parmesan between two slices of Texas toast with a side of fries. While it was really, really good... I kind of feel like I might have a heart attack afterward! So I have been wanting to make a healthier version ever since.
So when Food Network teamed up with Sargento to do the Chopped at Home challenge, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to recreate this sandwich. I buy a lot of local cheeses, but I also love Sargento and their artisanal cheese wedges. I also like their commercials about how they are "real cheese people"... that cheese slices shouldn't come wrapped in plastic and I couldn't agree more!
Shredded cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich can get a little messy, but it's the best way to get all of those Italian flavors without tons and tons of cheese. Some other big differences between my sandwich and Melt's is that the chicken just has a light breading instead of being fried and the sauce is for dipping (kind of like tomato soup) because I hate, hate, hate soggy bread (can't have condiments of any sort actually touching the bread, ew). With the garlic butter, the bread ends up becoming garlic bread, so this really is a complete Italian meal without the pasta. Buon Appetito!Read more �
Posted by
yanti on Tuesday, January 13, 2015
One cooking secret I learned from my mom was how to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches EVER! My sandwiches have come a long way from Kraft singles and Wonder bread. Rustic wheat breads, sophisticated cheeses, complex flavor combinations... you name it, I have probably made it into a melty cheesy sandwich.
I mentioned a week or so ago that I was inspired by one of Harvest Moon Cafe's bison burgers with caramelized onions, pears, and brie... soo good! I knew it would taste just as good (or better) without the meat. So only a few days later, I made these sandwiches, and then again, and again. Definitely addicting! Perfect to go with a cup of soup or a side salad. And it doesn't take long at all. Read more �
Posted by
yanti on Saturday, May 31, 2014
Oh boy, I am such a messy eater. My husband can always tell when I've been getting into something sweet because I somehow end up with chocolate on my face. I really have no idea how it happens, but he always notices! I swear it's happened when I haven't had anything with chocolate...
So if it happens with a bit of chocolate, you can imagine what happens with something like wings or... heaven help me... sloppy joes. You don't even want to see the damage afterward.
As a result, I have steered clear of the sloppy joe sandwiches. The occasional exception needs to be open-faced with fork and 10 napkins in hand.
But what if you could make it less messy? Why not make it encompass all of the sloppiness? My husband called these sloppy joe hot pockets... but I would like to think these are of higher quality than a microwaved, processed, pocket of heat. It really is just sloppy joe made from scratch (although I just ran out of my own canned tomatoes) and just like you would eat a normal sloppy joe, just all wrapped up! Perfect for lunches and days your short on napkins. :)Read more �
