Cuisine: Sandwich
Grilled Cheese with Harrison Ford’s Twist
I love grilled cheese. I even entered a Tillamook grilled cheese contest early on in my culinary career. I came in 18th out of 230 contestants. Not a horrible result. Anyway, this recipe is Harrison Ford’s, the iconic actor known for roles like Indiana Jones and Han Solo, has a surprisingly simple yet memorable take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. His version, often referred to as "Harrison Ford's Twist," gained popularity when his professional chef son, Ben Ford, shared details about it.
The Secret Ingredient: Worcestershire Sauce. This is the key component that elevates his grilled cheese. A dash (or a "heavy-handed pour" as some sources suggest) of Worcestershire sauce adds a savory, umami-rich, and slightly tangy depth that transforms the otherwise simple sandwich. It brings a complexity that complements the richness of the cheese.
Whole Wheat Bread and Sharp Cheddar melts beautifully and offers a robust flavor. He also adds sliced tomato, which provides a fresh, slightly acidic contrast to the cheese and adds a juicy, meaty texture. Like most grilled cheese, butter or even mayonnaise can be used on the outside of the bread to achieve that desirable golden-brown, crispy crust. I use mayo on my grilled cheese. It’s easier to spread and offers a tanginess.
So, if you're looking to elevate your next grilled cheese, a splash of Worcestershire sauce and some fresh tomato, Harrison Ford style, might be just the twist you need!
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 1 Serving
Cheese Sandwich Soufflé
Sara Moulton, a chef I deeply admire, shared her grandmother's Cheese Sandwich Soufflé recipe, and it's become a new favorite. Incredibly easy to make, it's also wonderfully satisfying. Pair it with a simple salad for a memorable lunch or dinner.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Irish Funeral Sandwiches
This recipe for Irish Funeral Sandwiches popped up in my inbox. It's sort of - if an egg salad sandwich (my favorite sandwich!) met up with a club sandwich. I literally made it 10 minutes later and let me tell you it's absolutely delicious. Apparently, Irish funeral sandwiches have been a staple at wakes and funerals across Ireland to offer comfort and sustenance to mourners during a difficult time. While the specific ingredients can vary depending on regional preferences and the availability of local produce, the core elements of an Irish funeral sandwich typically include hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, sliced ham or chicken, lettuce, and mayonnaise all chopped up.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 triangular tea sandwiches
Avocado Egg Salad Toast
Egg Salad is one of my favorite things to have for lunch. Whenever we go to a diner, that is always what I order. I saw this Avocado Egg Salad Toast and had to try it. You use avocado to bind it together instead of traditional mayo. It's very good!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Black Pig’s Smokey Scamorza Pork Sandwich with Fennel Apple Slaw
This is another recipe from Borough Market in London. My daughter Zoe gave it another rave review. She came over and described it and I just happened to have a pork shoulder in the fridge. Not sure what I was planning on doing with it, but this seemed like kismet. So we made the Black Pig's Smokey Scamorza Pork Sandwich with Fennel Apple Slaw. Yes, I know, you're thinking that sounds rather involved! It's actually not all that much work, though you do need about 5 hours to roast the pork. I actually did it in my slow cooker. The Black Pig does them on a Big Green Egg, which I happen to have, but was to lazy to embark. This recipe uses Scamorza cheese, which is a tad difficult to procure and rather pricey. You can substitute mozzarella. Anyway, the combination of the fennel apple slaw, the pork and cheese is outstanding. Oh, and it gets smothered in Parmesan to serve.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs
- Yields: 6 Servings
Pickled Beet, Arugula & Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwich
I know this probably only appeals to .08% of the population, but I loved this sandwich, mainly because pickled beets are my favorite. The combination of the sweet and tangy pickled beets, the peppery arugula, and the creamy goat cheese is delicious. It's a really well-balanced sandwich that is both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 1 Serving
Roast Beef Sliders
These roast beef sliders are delicious! Slices of roast beef, caramelized onions, and cheese are layered between sweet Hawaiian rolls, which get a savory butter sauce on. Oh, and there is also au jus to dip them in! These are great for parties. Your guests will reach for seconds before they finish their first bite!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 sliders
French Dip Sandwiches
We made these French Dip Sandwiches using leftover prime rib from Christmas dinner. There are two restaurants in Los Angeles that claim they are the originator of the French Dip Sandwich - Philippe the Original and Cole's. I have only recently had Philippe’s. My husband and family think it was nuts that I had never had one. Admittedly, I am not a big fan of beef and eat it only occasionally. This recipe is from Rachael Ray. It’s easy to make and I have to say it was very good.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sloppy Ottos
Anyone that knows me well, knows that I make the best sloppy joes ever. It's a fact. I have been cooking lunch at a school since 2004 and I made sloppy joes on the first day. I feel like I "hooked" them! Though over the years, many kids are dubious. They don't like the fact that there are little green bits (green peppers) in them. I wised up and cut them up VERY small. Anyway, this is going way off on a tangent! I saw this recipe for Sloppy Ottos, which is a different version. It involves sausage and sauerkraut and the pretzel bun, which is the new thing. I have to say, they were really good and my Dad approved.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Tuna Salad with Yogurt, Capers, and Za’atar
My husband loves tuna salad, and I gave him this recipe for Tuna Salad with Yogurt, Capers, and Za'atar to try. He loved it! You can serve it on a bed of lettuce or with pita bread. Za'atar is a spice mixture from the Middle East. You can buy it or make it yourself. I have provided a recipe.
- Yields: 2 Servings
