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Recipe: Sort-of healthy steak sandwiches

You know, for a night that teetered dangerously on the abyss of Chinese take out, I have to pat myself on the back.

What began as another boring weeknight meat-and-vegetable dinner (“How does grilled flat iron steak and roasted asparagus sound, hon?”) turned into something genius, when Joe pondered thoughtfully on what else might be done and instead responded, “I have an idea. But it’s so good, I don’t know if you’re man enough. So I won’t say it. Okay, okay, I’ll say it, stop poking me. Philly cheesesteaks.”

Clearly, after all this time, he still doesn’t know who he’s dealing with. Cheesesteaks were the best idea he’d ever had, at least since that banana split last week.

Now, I hesitate to call my creation Philly cheesesteaks, because as the sole Philadelphian in my life would be quick to point out: (more…)

A summer kind of sandwich

It’s hard to believe, but this post went up when the site was just barely a month old. I still love making this sandwich in the summer time, or eating it open-face/tartine style. And if all is going according to plan, I may be enjoying some Bandol at this very moment!


On hot days, like today, I never want to eat a dinner that’s very heavy.  That being said, I can’t STAND having to eat light food that skimps on flavor.

This sandwich — one of my all time favorites to make at home — fits the bill perfectly.  It’s super simple to put together, and also gets bonus points for feeling totally indulgent.  Even better: it’s delicious with rosé, my go-to wine when the apartment is sweltering from the afternoon sun.

What is this magical food?  Herbed goat cheese sandwiches with lemon and arugula, of course!

So what’s in this crazy concoction?   (more…)

A summer kind of sandwich

On hot days, like today, I never want to eat a dinner that’s very heavy.  That being said, I can’t STAND having to eat light food that skimps on flavor.

This sandwich — one of my all time favorites to make at home — fits the bill perfectly.  It’s super simple to put together, and also gets bonus points for feeling totally indulgent.  Even better: it’s delicious with rosé, my go-to wine when the apartment is sweltering from the afternoon sun.

What is this magical food?  Herbed goat cheese sandwiches with lemon and arugula, of course!

Ch-Ch-Ch-Check it out:  recipe and more fotos after the jump.

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