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Well, after a week off of new-recipe-trying (due to my trip to South Dakota), I’m back at it!
I’m a big fan of sandwiches, so this week, I decided to try a new sandwich recipe from my ATK Quick Family Cookbook.
(It’s out of print now, but there are used copies available on Amazon.)
Usually I spread butter on my panini before I grill them, but this recipe calls for brushing them with the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes.
Which appeals to my waste-averse heart, of course.
Everyone but Joshua was here for this meal, and we all gave it a thumbs up, even with the arugula in the sandwiches (arugula isn’t normally on Sonia and Zoe’s list of favorite foods).
I obviously took this before I grilled the sandwiches. I really did cook them, though!
Joshua is almost as big a sandwich fan as I am, so I feel like he’d approve as well.
So, this one is going into the rotation. Woohoo!
By the way, I cook my panini stovetop on this Lodge cast iron grill pan, and I weigh them down with my cast-iron skillet from Aldi.
(More on those two pans + the 6 others that make up my minimalist cookware collection)
It’s not that I have anything against panini presses; it’s more that I have no room for one!
Next week’s recipe
I think I’m going to try this kebab recipe, also from the ATK quick cookbook.
I have some boneless skinless chicken thighs in my freezer, so this will be a perfect way to use them.
How about you?
What new recipe did you try this week? And what do you think you’ll make next week?
Barbara F.
Friday 7th of April 2017
Fast and furiously writing down recipe names from comments to look up. Also, Kristen why is a video ad link coming up on your blog for the Mormon church? Food ads and products you endorse I expect, not this one.
Kristen
Friday 7th of April 2017
The display ads aren't things that I personally vett; there's a huge inventory that ad companies have, and what displays for one reader is going to be different than what displays for another reader. I can opt out of certain categories, but not particular ads.
And the ads are targeted toward whoever is reading...so for whatever reason, the algorithm thought that an ad for the Mormon church would be a good fit for you (the algorithms don't always get it right!).
So yeah...I do vett affiliate links and sponsored content, but display ads are random and not personally selected by me.
Tina S
Friday 7th of April 2017
I agree Panini press is definitely a waste of space. I rarely use mine. But I recently got a Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and wow... it is amazing. It took me a little bit of time to get the hang of it. So I tried a lot of new dishes the past 2 weeks:
1)Instant Pot: basic black beans.. no presoaking required. Beans are ready in under one hour 2) Instant Pot: Pork Carnitas 3) Instant Pot: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Also made a few non instant pot dishes:
1) Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken (very Good and flavorful) 2) Pickled Chicken tenders (very interesting... not sure) 3) Italian house salad with homemade Dijon vinaigrette 4) homemade Salsa Verde (yummy)
Isabelle
Thursday 6th of April 2017
My 5yo choice this week was Paleo chicken tenders (chicken coated with crushed almond+spices). It's a good alternative to regular chicken tenders.
My choice this week was a noodles/sausages/cheesy tomato sauce. It's ok.
I'm not a fan of sandwiches personally. I mean, it's fine, but it's more lunch material for me. I like something hot for dinner.
Louanne
Thursday 6th of April 2017
I used leftover chickpeas and peas to make falafels - they are so delicious! I had some cilantro begging to be used, so I added it to the recipe. http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-green-pea-and-chickpea-falafel-230089
Ms. Frugal Asian Finance
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Looks and sounds so yummy! I have to try out the recipe one day. Thank you for sharing!