Classic Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

I originally wasn’t planning to post this recipe because I thought its simplicity would never interest any of you. However, I realized the simplicity is what makes it interesting. With really good ingredients like fresh baked bread and sharp cheddar cheese, you too can turn a classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich into a masterful [...]

Mini Bacon & Egg Salad Sandwich

This recipe is so humble; it could be overlooked in most instances. But I am here to share with you my classic egg salad sandwich with a little oink sprinkled throughout for a little boost of flavor. I have to admit it’s been awhile since I’ve had an egg salad sandwich. The idea popped in [...]

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Droplets of water began to collect on my glasses as the clouds above released cold rain over the tiny farmers market. Shoppers began to scurry past the vibrant freshly picked produce in search of shelter. I wanted to linger a bit longer and interact with a few farmers, but I was a man on a [...]

BLT with Pesto Goat Cheese

This sandwich is, by far, one of my all time favorite lunches.  The picture says it all.  It’s so easy to make.  It’s packed full of fresh flavors.  It’s just darn good.  Enough said! BLT with Pesto Goat Cheese 1 loaf herbed focaccia bread, about 8″ square 2 – 3 oz. Pesto Goat Cheese, plain [...]

Orange BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwich

This post is going to be short, sweet and savory.  I love really good barbeque.  There’s a strange feeling of satisfaction when I lick the tangy sauce from my fingers just after taking an enormous bite.  The challenge with great barbeque is it takes time…lots of time to get it just right. Well, with a [...]

Ham and Pear Panini Sandwiches

Have you ever tried to imagine Paris Hilton eating a sandwich?  Not in the crazy wet way, like she did in the commercial.  Do you think she devours the helpless bread and meat because it’s “oh so delicious”?  Would you see her pinkie finger raised ever so gently when she took a bite?  She might [...]

Baby Bloody Mary Burgers

When my cousin Lisa mentioned receiving a huge compliment from her husband after making Beer Burgers by Rachael Ray, I knew they had to be wonderfully delicious.  I looked up the recipe and it seemed to be something worth exploring.  However, there were a couple major challenges for me to overcome.  Number one: I rarely [...]