Mock Paninis with Spinach Vinaigrette Salad
by Jes Mostek
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***Make a double batch of pesto and you'll have it all ready for tomorrow's supper.
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Recipes:
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Creamy Pesto Sauce
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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Ingredients: |
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1/4 c. |
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pine nuts, or almonds |
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3 clove |
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fresh garlic (or 1/2 tsp. powder per clove) |
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1 1/2 c. |
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fresh basil leaves |
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1/4 c. |
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olive oil |
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1/3 c. |
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Parmesan cheese |
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1/3 c. |
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mayonnaise |
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1/4 tsp. |
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ground nutmeg |
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1/2 tsp. |
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salt |
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1/4 tsp. |
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pepper |
Directions: |
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Toast nuts over the stove-top on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring every few seconds (until nuts start to turn a golden brown and emit a light fragrance).
In a food processor or blender, combine toasted nuts, garlic, basil, olive oil, parmesan, mayonnaise, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.
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Mock Paninis
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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Ingredients: |
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1 loaf |
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Focaccia bread |
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1/2 c. |
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"Creamy Pesto Sauce" |
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1 lb. |
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turkey lunchmeat |
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1 lb. |
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ham lunchmeat |
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1 (16 oz.) pkg. |
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sliced provolone cheese |
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1 (14.5 oz.) can |
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artichoke hearts, drained and sliced |
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1/4 c. |
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olive oil, divided, for grilling |
Directions: |
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Cut Focaccia loaf horizontally so you have two round discs. Spread �Creamy Pesto Sauce� evenly on cut sides of both halves of the bread. On the bottom half, layer: meats, cheese, and sliced artichoke hearts. Top with other half of bread. Cut sandwich into quarters and brush tops and bottoms with small amount of olive oil.
Brush bottom of saut� or frying pan with olive oil and place on burner over medium heat. When pan reaches desired temperature (oil in pan will �ripple� but not smoke), add sandwiches and grill until cheese melts, flipping sandwiches halfway through cooking time (about 3 minutes on each side).
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Spinach Vinaigrette Salad
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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Ingredients: |
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1 bag |
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fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and dried |
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2 |
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ripe roma tomatoes, sliced |
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1/2 c. |
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red onion, thinly sliced |
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1/2 c. |
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coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts |
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1/4 c. |
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crumbled gorgonzola cheese |
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1/2 c. |
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botttled vinaigrette dressing |
Directions: |
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Toss spinach leaves, tomatoes, onion, nuts, cheese and vinaigrette. Serve promptly.
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