Sandwich

Mozzarella en Carrozza

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:11:02 +0000

Loosely translated as “mozzarella in a carriage,” Mozzarella en Carrozza is a fried mozzarella sandwich with a pungent anchovy-butter sauce. For this healthier rendition, we brown one side on the stovetop and finish the sandwich in a hot oven. The result: a crisp “carriage” and creamy, savory mozzarella filling. Enjoy with a glass of dry Italian white wine.

Best Veggie Burgers

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:11:37 +0000

Best Veggie Burgers

These tofu burgers are packed with fresh broccoli, carrots, onion and red bell pepper, which gives them a garden-fresh flavor and great texture. Try doubling the recipe and freezing the extra patties to have on hand for a quick dinner.

Lentil Burgers

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:39:19 +0000

Lentil Burgers

Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers. Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like. Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.

Eggplant Subs with Provolone

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:23:54 +0000

Eggplant Subs with Provolone

A toasted coriander-seed crust gives roasted eggplant slices fantastic flavor that layers exquisitely with spicy greens and a savory tomato-olive relish (see Note) in these sophisticated Italian-style subs. A thin slice of salty provolone tops it all off, but slivers of Parmigiano Reggiano would be just as tasty.

Crab Roll

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:27:58 +0000

Crab Roll

This healthier take on a lobster roll uses crab because it’s usually easier (and less expensive) to buy. But by all means use lobster if you prefer. Serve with coleslaw and an ice-cold beer.

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:48:56 +0000

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps for Two

Fresh corn kernels, tomatoes and lettuce fill these hearty turkey wraps for two. This wrap is great for picnics or when you need to have dinner on the run. Add some crumbled feta or shredded Cheddar for another layer of flavor. Serve with carrot sticks, sliced bell pepper or other crunchy vegetables plus your favorite creamy dressing.

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:43:32 +0000

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps

Fresh corn kernels, tomatoes and lettuce fill these hearty turkey wraps. This wrap is great for picnics or when you need to have dinner on the run. Add some crumbled feta or shredded Cheddar for another layer of flavor. Serve with carrot sticks, sliced bell pepper or other crunchy vegetables plus your favorite creamy dressing.

Classic Hamburger

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:23:51 +0000

Classic Hamburger

Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers. A quick blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and vinegar makes a perfect tangy, sweet and creamy “special sauce” for this burger. We love the dill relish here, but use sweet relish if you prefer it. Serve with sweet potato fries.

Classic Hamburger for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:15:53 +0000

Classic Hamburger for Two

Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers for two. A quick blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and vinegar makes a perfect tangy, sweet and creamy “special sauce” for this burger. We love the dill relish here, but use sweet relish if you prefer it. Serve with sweet potato fries.

Green Chile Bison Burger

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:05:17 +0000

Green Chile Bison Burger

Take a trip to the Southwest with this juicy green-chile cheeseburger made with rich-tasting ground bison. You could make these with freshly roasted green chiles, but canned green chiles, which you can find near other Mexican food in most supermarkets, keep this recipe a snap to make when you’re in a hurry. Serve with a sliced tomato salad.

Homemade Chorizo Tortas

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:56:14 +0000

Homemade Chorizo Tortas

A torta is the Mexican version of a panini—a pressed sandwich made with crusty bread that can have an endless array of fillings. For this one, we make our own chorizo-inspired filling by spicing up ground pork or turkey. Use a panini maker if you have one (and skip Step 4) or use our technique for making pressed sandwiches without any special equipment. Serve with a mixed green salad.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Burger

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:41:11 +0000

Chicken Cordon Bleu Burger

The classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu—ham, Swiss cheese and thyme—inspired this easy chicken burger. We like using regular ground chicken, which is a blend of thigh and drumstick meat, to help keep this burger juicy, but feel free to use 100% ground chicken breast if you’d like a leaner burger. You’ll cut 20 calories and 1 gram saturated fat. Serve with roasted broccoli.

Quick Tuna Burgers for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:07:59 +0000

Quick Tuna Burgers for Two

Turn a can of tuna into a zesty tuna burger with this quick recipe. If you can’t find good whole-wheat hamburger buns, whole-wheat English muffins are a great substitute. The burger mixture might seem a little soft going into the pan, but once the first side is cooked, you’ll be able to flip the burgers easily. Serve with steamed broccoli or sweet potato fries.

Spicy Tuna Wrap

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:13:22 +0000

Spicy Tuna Wrap

These tuna wraps were inspired by spicy tuna sushi rolls. We love how they taste with peppery watercress, but other greens, such as arugula, romaine, escarole or even radish sprouts, would taste great in the filling. If you want to play on the sushi inspiration, stir some wasabi into the soy sauce for dipping and serve with pickled ginger. Serve with sliced cucumbers and slivered red onions tossed with rice vinegar, a little oil and a pinch of salt.

Brisket Sloppy Joes

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:37:44 +0000

Brisket Sloppy Joes

Chop the slow-cooked brisket and load up the sauce with veggies and some sweet and spicy seasonings and you get a great alternative to the traditional Sloppy Joe filling. These are best served open-face with a fork and knife. If you like your Joes extra sloppy, add more sauce along with the meat.