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Archive for June, 2007

Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers

by TT on May 24th, 2010 | Recipes, Sandwiches
With the arrival of beautiful weather comes the start of grilling season.  We enjoy grilling all sorts of things, including burgers.  And while you can't go wrong with a perfectly cooked burger topped with your favorite condiments, it is fun to think outside the box sometimes.

So, last week I decided that we would have burgers, just not the sort made with beef; that seemed too mundane.  I wanted a sandwich that looked like a burger but had its own unique taste.  Ground chicken seemed like the perfect vehicle for this quest.  Unlike ground veal or pork, which some might confuse
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Summer in a Wrap

by TT on January 27th, 2010 | Recipes, Sandwiches
It's cold.

Does that summarize winter in New England well enough?  I could write a lengthy paragraph about all of the annoying parts of winter here, but there's really no need to exert that much effort.  I think my simple sentence conveys my thoughts well enough.

Most nights I try to erase the chilliness of winter with hot meals that consist of soups that have simmered on the stove all afternoon or a roast that braised in the oven all day long.  However, sometimes I take a different approach to try and make the season of ice and snow disappear-- a little
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Tropical Wrap

by TT on October 7th, 2009 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Sandwiches
As I mentioned recently, braised meats tend to be a fairly common dinner item in our house as of late.  However, that doesn't mean that there are leftovers, which is unfortunate.  I thoroughly enjoy having wraps for lunch and find that leftover braised chicken or beef makes a great starting point for a wrap.

Last week, we had Pulled Coconut Chicken for dinner, and even with eight of us dining, we had a decent amount left.  With coconut chicken in mind, I headed to the grocery store to find other fillings for my wrap.  To compliment the coconut flavor, I
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Apple & Cheddar Melt

by TT on September 7th, 2009 | Recipes, Sandwiches
The kids have returned to school, and summer is nearing its end, which means that apple season has arrived in New England.  Although apples are readily available all year long, none are as tasty as an apple that is eaten the same day that it is picked.

Of course, we eat apples right off the tree, but we enjoy finding new ways to serve them.  I have used apples for salsa, pies, wraps, and crisps.  The other week I decided to use the first apples of the season in an open-faced melt.

This sandwich had multiple inspirations.  First, Paula Red
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Thai Chicken Wrap

by TT on August 11th, 2009 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Sandwiches
Summer can be such a short season in New England.  This year it seems like it may be very short after the cool, rainy start summer had.  However, days of temps in the 80s and extra humidity have arrived, making summer's presence well known.

While some may complain that it's too hot and sticky, I enjoy this weather.  It's the sort of weather that makes you appreciate an ice cold drink and a light dinner.  Much like I look forward to a snowstorm in winter for baking homemade bread and slowly simmering a pot of soup, so do I anticipate the
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Gyros

by TT on July 20th, 2009 | Recipes, Sandwiches
Recently, my husband and I have had more time to cook together on weekends.  With less travel and fewer kid events due to summer, we have had more opportunities to experiment with new ingredients and recipes.  As we both enjoy cooking, it has been a wonderful way to spend our free time.

After starting a Saturday morning watching food television, we were ready to do some cooking of our own.  Having seen a feature on Greek food, we both were craving lamb and feta.  The simple answer to this craving was to make gyros.  We had lamb in our freezer and
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Jamaican Chicken Panini

by TT on June 29th, 2007 | Recipes, Sandwiches
On a steamy summer day, one can close her eyes and imagine that instead of being in a small New England town she is on a tropical island.  The air is hot and humid with the sun high overhead.  To make the day end on this same tropical note, a meal with an island-like feel is required.  However, it should be a simple meal so as not to produce any more heat on a day such as this.

I found the perfect meal for my imaginary tropics day in a panini.  I started with the basic thought of using a jerk
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