Sandwiches

Loaf O'Plenty


1 loaf unsliced, french bread
butter, mayonaisse and mustard
4 mozzarella cheese slices
4 swiss cheese slices
4 ham slices
4 salami slices
4 pimento loaf slices
4 macaroni loaf slices
8 red and green pepper rings
lettuce

Cut loaf to bottom but not through, into 16 slices. Spread with butter, mayonaisse and mustard in center to make 8 sandwiches.
Insert 1 cheese slice, 2 meat slices, 1 pepper slice and lettuce into each sandwich. Place on cutting board. Cut through bottom crust to serve. Makes 8.

Cucumber Sandwiches


2 slices buttered bread
4-6 cucumber slices, peeled and sliced thinly
salt and pepper
Alfalfa sprouts
Mayonaisse(optional)

Cover 1 slice of bread with cucumber slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay sprouts over top. Spread second slice of bread with mayonaisse. Place over sprouts. Cut and serve.

Cucumber Ham Filling


6 1/2 oz canned flaked ham
2 cups diced cucumber
1/2 cup mayonaisse
1/2 tsp salt

Mix together. Makes about 2 cups of tasty filling.

Cucumber Filling


4 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup finely diced cucumber
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp chopped chives
salt and pepper

Mix together. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Mozzarella Sandwich


1 mozzarella cheese slice
2-3 tomato slices to cover
salt and pepper
light sprinkle sweet basil
1 slice of ham
lettuce to cover
2 bread slices

Layer first 6 ingredients between bread slices. Butter outside. Grill.

Egg Salad Spread


6 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced celery
3 tbs chopped green onion
2 tbs chopped pimento
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup mayonaisse

Mix all together being sure to drain diced cucumber well. Makes about 3 cups.

Clubhouse


3 toast slices, buttered
1 turkey slice
salt and pepper
lettuce
mayonaisse
2-3 tomato slices
2-3 bacon slices, crispy-fried

Layer first slice of toast with turkey, salt and pepper, lettuce and mayonaisse. Top with second slice of toast.
Layer second slice of toast with tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut bacon slices in half and arrange over tomato. Top with remaining toast. Pierce each quarter with a pick. Cut diagonally into 4 sections. A think pickle may be speared on top of each. Makes 1 serving.

Taco Dogs


1 taco shell
1 wiener, halved lengthwise and fried
2 tbs chili con carne, heated
1 tbs grated monterey jack cheese
2 tbs shredded lettuce
1 tbs diced tomato
1 tbs grated cheddar cheese(optional)

In taco shell, put hot fried wiener. Add chili and put cheese on top. Heat in 350 over to melt cheese.
Layer lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese over top. Makes 1.


Broiled Open-Faced Crab Sandwiches


1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp butter
1/2 lb crab meat
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 english muffins, halved, buttered lightly and toasted
4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

In a large frying pan cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the butter over
medium low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. Remove from
heat. Stir in the crab meat, lemon juice, egg, worcestershire sauce,
mayonnaise, and mustard, gently mixing well.
Divide the crab-meat mixture among the muffin halves, mounding it slightly.
Sprinkle the sandwiches with parmesan cheese and broil for 3 to 4 minutes or
until the tops are golden.


Giant Baked Hero Sandwich


Garlic Oil(recipe follows)
Grilled Onions (recipe follows)
1 (1-lb)loaves frozen white bread, thawed and kneaded together
1/2 lb thinly sliced dry salami
1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked ham
1/4 lb thinly sliced dry coppa (optional)
8 ozs thinly sliced fontina or monterey jack cheese
1 (7-oz)jar roasted red peppers, drained

Prepare Garlic Oil and Grilled Onion; set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to a 12x18 inch rectangle. Brush
surface with 2 tbsps of the garlic oil.
Cover half the dough lengthwise with overlapping layers of salami, ham, coppa
(if desired),cheeses, grilled onion, and peppers.
Lift plain half of dough and fold over filing. Press edges of dough firmly together
to seal.
Using 2 wide spatulas, transfer loaf to an oiled 12x17 inch baking sheet;tuck
ends of dough under to fit on sheet. Brush loaf with remaining garlic oil. Let
rise in a warm place until puffy, about 20 minutes.
Bake in a 400 oven until richly browned, about 15 - 20 minutes. Let loaf
cool slightly before serving.
To serve, cut loaf in half lengthwise; then cut crosswise into 3-inch wide slices.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Garlic Oil:In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves
garlic, minced or pressed; and 1/2 teaspoon each dry basil, dry oregano, and dry
thyme.

Grilled Onion:In a wide frying pan, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons
balsamic or red wine vinegar, and 1 large onion, sliced. Cook over medium-high
heat stirring often, until onion begins to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.