Club Sandwiches with Avocado

Today was another day that one of my kids had something going on in the afternoon and I knew I wouldn’t have a lot of time for dinner. This weekend I whipped up a double batch of my favorite sandwich rolls, so I decided to do an easy club sandwiches with avocado for dinner tonight.Continue reading “Club Sandwiches with Avocado”

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

This is one of my family’s favorite sandwiches and a frequent request at our house. These Nashville hot chicken sandwiches start with buttermilk brined fried chicken. The hot, crispy fried chicken is served on a soft roll with coleslaw and pickles. Drizzle on the spicy chili oil as you eat. This is not healthy eating,Continue reading “Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches”

Hatch Chile BBQ Pulled Pork

Since we live in North Carolina, we are surrounded by BBQ. There are two main types, Eastern and Western. Eastern is vinegar based and is my favorite. Western is more traditional, with the sweet thick BBQ sauce. They are both delicious. There are also a million variations and different cooking methods. This hatch chile bbqContinue reading “Hatch Chile BBQ Pulled Pork”

Tuna Salad with or without Mayo

I feel like people usually either love tuna salad or hate it. I’m definitely in the love camp. I will take a tuna salad sandwich any day over a deli meat one. Standard tuna salad is pretty simple, and I really like the basic recipe. However, I also like to make it more interesting andContinue reading “Tuna Salad with or without Mayo”

Caramelized Pork Belly Bánh Mì

I’m not sure if it is totally obvious, but my family loves sandwiches. Any and all of them. This caramelized pork belly bánh mì is unlike any other sandwich though. The bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich the combines French baguette and pâté with Vietnamese style meat (typically pork) and pickled vegetables. I sometimes makeContinue reading “Caramelized Pork Belly Bánh Mì”

Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Candied Jalapenos + Homemade Fries

My family is obsessed with fried chicken sandwiches. If we eat at a restaurant that has one, at least one of them orders it. I have a few homemade versions too. Our favorite is a Nashville hot chicken version which I will share at some point. Today I decided to try making spicy chicken sandwichesContinue reading “Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Candied Jalapenos + Homemade Fries”

Open Faced Steak Sandwiches with Parmesan Dressing

My family loves steak. And sandwiches. And sourdough (my sourdough recipe and tips here). So these open faced steak sandwiches make everyone happy. Tender steak is layered on top of griddled sourdough and topped with parmesan mustard dressing, arugula, red onion, and some shaved parmesan. So yummy! I haven’t talked a lot on here yetContinue reading “Open Faced Steak Sandwiches with Parmesan Dressing”

Beer Braised Short Rib Sandwiches

I think these short rib sandwiches from Tom Colicchio’s wichcraft cookbook are probably my favorite sandwich in existence. The short ribs braise for several hours with onions and carrots and garlic in Guinness beer until it reduces down to a super flavorful glaze. They are served on my favorite sandwich roll recipe I shared earlier,Continue reading “Beer Braised Short Rib Sandwiches”

Pork Katsu Sandwich on Japanese Milk Bread

As I promised yesterday, here is one of my favorite ways to use a beautiful loaf of Japanese Milk Bread. This pork katsu sandwich ticks all the boxes I’m looking for in a meal. The bread is soft and super fluffy. The pork is hot and crispy. The cabbage is cool and slightly vinegary. ThenContinue reading “Pork Katsu Sandwich on Japanese Milk Bread”