Sandwich

Open-Faced Portobello Burger

Happy Martin Luther King Day, everyone! And, happy Inauguration! Did you guys watch the festivities on TV this morning? I did, and let me tell you…the view from my couch this year was way better (and warmer) than it was in 2008 when my friends and I packed into the National Mall to see the action. And, watching the inauguration from home meant that I could enjoy a hot, delicious lunch when I got hungry, instead of gnawing on cold, unsatisfying granola bars and wishing the millions of people clogging the streets between Constitution Avenue and my warm apartment would magically disappear. Definitely an improvement, both gastronomically and situationally. And, yes, despite containing no meat, this “burger” was absolutely delicious. The thick portobello patty was juicy...

Even though I regularly follow about a dozen food blogs, there are really only a handful of bloggers that I consistently turn to when I want ideas for certain things. Need a cupcake recipe? Annie’s Eats is the way to go. Margaritas? Definitely Confections of a Foodie Bride. Bars and brownies? Hello, Pinch of Yum. But, I’ve discovered that some bloggers have more than one forte. For example, not only is the Foodie Bride a margarita master, she also makes a mean burger. Seriously, there are like 10 completely different but equally mouth-watering burger recipes on her blog. So, when Dan wanted something beefy for lunch today, I knew where to turn for inspiration. Normally, when we make burgers I just slap some seasoned...

You know how some people really, really love McDonald’s? I’m not one of them. The burgers are boring, the fries are uninspired, and frankly, the inexplicably boneless yet rib-shaped McRib meat patty freaks me out. Seriously guys, what is in those things? Nevermind, I don’t want to know. Clearly, I am not McDonald’s target audience. But, even I have to admit that they do a mean breakfast. Greasy, crispy fried hash brown patties…breakfast sandwiches with sausage, egg, cheese, and syrup-filled pancake buns…fried chicken & biscuits…what’s not to love? This bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich was made in response to a rare McD’s breakfast craving. And, not to toot my horn or anything, but…it was way tastier than anything you could get from a...

Prosciutto Manchego Sandwich with Spinach and Fig Preserves

One of the greatest things about working downtown is that there are endless delicious lunch options within walking distance of my office. When I feel like sushi, there’s a decent place tucked into the food court up the street. On days when I’m dying for a burrito, I can hit up any one of the three Mexican food trucks parked outside. If I’m in the mood for something healthier, I can grab a quick bite at the salad shop a block away. It does get kind of expensive after a while, but a girl’s gotta eat! Because I’m a creature of habit, I like to eat the same thing every day. These days, I rotate between three places for lunch, but I used to spend...

I don’t know what’s going on, but I’ve been having the most terrible allergies and allergy-induced asthma lately. I mean, I sneeze and wheeze all season every season, but things have been a lot worse this week. On Monday I was a zombie at work because the night before my allergies kept me awake (and struggling to take a full breath) until 1am. It sucked. A lot. But you know what didn’t suck? Coming home Monday night and discovering that Dan had cleaned the house from top to bottom. In an effort to get rid of all the dust mites and cat dander (and who knows what else) that were keeping me up at night, he vacuumed, dusted, and laundered everything. He even did the dishes! And, because he is the...

When I posted my first Philly Cheese Steak recipe on reddit.com, I knew I’d get a hailstorm of protests from cheese steak purists and Philly natives. Where’s the cheese? The meat isn’t chopped right! Why did you put peppers in there?? You’re doing it all wrong!!! Calm down, guys. I know. It’s cool. I’ll make it up to you, I promise. See? I sliced a whole bunch of prime rib into thin sheets, fried it up with some onions, stuffed everything into a toasted hoagie roll and poured on creamy, gooey, drippy Provolone cheese sauce. I couldn’t bring myself to go with Cheese Whiz. Honestly, I’m not even positive where to find it in the grocery store. Oh, and I didn’t have mushrooms on...

Well guys, there is still a whole bunch of prime rib in my fridge. Like…a really scary amount. Two people cannot reasonably be expected to eat that much meat. But they can try! So, in a valiant effort to put a solid dent into our leftover roast, I chopped up a few slices and sauteed the pieces with onions and bell peppers to make Philly Cheese Steaks for dinner. I love cheese steaks. When I was younger, there was this tiny sandwich shop next door to the ballet studio I went to that had the best cheese steaks I’ve ever tasted. We didn’t eat out a lot back then, but when it was my dad’s turn to pick me up from ballet class, he always had one...

Day 1 of Project “Eat All the Leftover Prime Rib Before $60 Worth of Meat Goes to Waste” = roasted prime rib sandwiches with dijon mustard and sweet onions for lunch. Mmm mmm mmmmm! The spicy dijon mustard paired perfectly with the rich, fatty beef, and the thin slices of sweet onion added a delightful flavor and texture contrast that rounded out the sandwiches nicely. Served with a cold beer or fizzy soda, this is about as good a lunch as you could hope for on a lazy Sunday morning! For more pictures and the recipe, check out my guest post over at the Mor.sl blog.

The last time I had homemade slow-cooker pulled pork was at the Summer Supper Club’s Southern Night 2 years go (holy crap, has it really been that long??). I made shrimp & grits, Karen brought over about a ton of tangy pork, and I think there were green beans, potatoes, and biscuits involved too. Yeah. It was an awesome dinner. While I’ve been mainly pulled pork-free since that summer (except for a recent food truck experience…which was awesome), Dan’s been ordering it almost every time we go out to eat — for some reason PP sandwiches are served at all the restaurants we go to around here. A couple nights ago we had dinner with some friends and Dan ordered himself a PP Reuben. He ate half...

Have you guys discovered the joys of oven-crisped bacon yet? If you haven’t you’re really missing out. It is so good! Better than griddle bacon, better than pan-fried bacon…this stuff is in a league of its own. For real. To be fair, bacon is pretty much always delicious; but, something magical happens when you cook it on a cooling rack in the oven. I think it’s because when the meat’s not laying in a pool of grease, it gets crispier. Combine that with the fact that the oven’s heat cooks each strip from all sides, and you get the crispest, most evenly looked bacon you’ve ever eaten. Oh, and as a bonus, as the meat sizzles away inside the oven, its heavenly, porky scent fills your...

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Open-Faced Portobello Burger

Tex-Mex Burger

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Prosciutto Manchego Sandwich with Spinach and Fig Preserves

Pizza Steak Sub

Philly Cheese Steak, Part II

Philly Cheese Steak

Roasted Prime Rib Sandwich

Pulled Pork Sandwich

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