Dinner in 30 minutes? Impossible you say?. Well you can create delicious dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less with hearty sandwiches. These ideas will come in especially handy for moms (and dads) who are dealing with very hectic schedules. They and you will no longer need to use a crock pot in order to sit down to a tasty meal.
The following suggestions can be used as a starting point, of sorts. It should be relatively easy to expand on these ideas, based on the likes and dislikes of your family. Ask them to help; you might be surprised with what they come up with.
Gourmet Panini Press
Dinner sandwiches. Don't discount the goodness of a hearty sandwich. There are literally thousands of tasty combinations to choose from. Consider purchasing a sandwich or Panini maker, which will make grilled sandwiches with ease. (If you opt for the sandwich maker, you can also make mini omelets, cakes and other yummy snacks.)
If you don't have a Panini maker you can use a skillet. Place the sandwich in a buttered hot frying pan. Cover the top side of the sandwich with a layer of foil. Place a heavy pot on top of the sandwich to press it down. When one side is brown, flip it over, cover with foil again and replace the heavy pot. A foil wrapped brick will work as well. Soak the brick in bleach water overnight. Rinse well. Place in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. This will sanitize and dry out the brick.
Be creative with your sandwich choices. Don't get stuck on the same old same old. Try honey ham, cheddar cheese, with sliced tomatoes on sourdough bread. Or thinly sliced chicken, apple slices, and cream cheese sprinkled with dried cranberries. What about rye bread, Swiss cheese and roast beef topped with sliced onions and spicy mustard. Grilled portabella mushrooms on a whole wheat bun with bacon slices and mayonnaise is as good as any hamburger.
Vary the breads, flavors, and textures. If you're using a bland meat such as turkey or chicken add some zip with an assertive cheese and full flavored breads. Contrast creaminess with crunch. Since it is dinner be generous with portions, but of course don't go overboard.
Serve the sandwich hot. If that's not feasible because of the fillings, for example lettuce goes limp when it's hot, then toast the bun and serve at room temperature. Supplement a hot sandwich with a complimentary side salad of your choice. Add a hot side dish such as mac and cheese, hot potato salad, or baked beans, to a cold sandwich.
30 minutes and you've made a quick and filling dinner.
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Cuisinart WM-SW2 Dual-Sandwich Nonstick Electric Grill Feature
- Deep-pocket sandwich grill cooks 1 or 2 sandwiches at a time
- Browns and seals with a diagonal indentation for slicing in half
- Nonstick grill plates ensure effortless food release and quick cleanup
- Red and green indicator lights; also makes French toast and omelets
- Measures 9 by 9 by 3-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Cuisinart WM-SW2 Dual-Sandwich Nonstick Electric Grill Overview
Grills 2 items at a time like sandwiches, omelets and French toast. Features lock-down lid positions plates to evenly grill both sides, ready to cook and ready to eat indicator lights, raised ridges in cooking plates seal edges of bread or omelets to keep ingredients in, nonstick baking plates wipe clean in seconds, deep pockets and cord storage.Cuisinart WM-SW2 Dual-Sandwich Nonstick Electric Grill Specifications
Lunch takes on a whole new dimension with this sandwich grill. Layer cheese, tuna, veggies, mushrooms, or whatever is desired between slices of bread, set on the deep-pocket grill, and close and lock the lid. Sandwiches come out perfectly browned and sealed, with a diagonal indentation making them easy to slice in half. The grill cooks one or two sandwiches at a time, and also turns out waffles and omelets. The nonstick finish keeps food from sticking, although a little butter or oil also helps. A red light comes on when the grill is plugged in and heating up; a green light announces the grill is ready to use. To clean, simply wipe off the grill plates when cool. The grill measures 9 by 9 by 3-1/2, and is covered by a three-year warranty against defects. --Ann BieriAvailable In Stock. |
