Irma Rhodes Onion And Parsley Sandwiches Recipes

ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Using a 1 1/2-inch cutter, cut 24 rounds from the bread and arrange in 12 pairs. Spread each round with mayonnaise.
• Slice the onions through the equator, evenly and thinly, and put a slice that fits the bread on half the bread rounds. Salt lightly, then cover with a second round of bread.
• When sandwiches are assembled, spread remaining mayonnaise on a piece of parchment paper, and have the chopped herbs ready in a bowl.
• Hold a sandwich, and roll the edge in mayonnaise, then in the chopped herbs, covering the edge. Cover and chill for about 1 hour and up to 6 hours before serving.

PARSLEY AND SWEET ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices from widest part of onion, keeping rings intact.
• Spread each slice of bread with about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and top 4 slices with 1 onion slice each. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise sides down, then trim onion flush with bread. Quarter sandwiches into small square or triangular sandwiches.
• Arrange 2 sheets of wax paper on a work surface. Spread remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a thin layer on 1 sheet and spread parsley evenly on the other.
• Dip all edges of 1 sandwich in mayonnaise to coat, then dip in parsley. Transfer to a tray and repeat with remaining sandwiches.

STEAK SANDWICHES WITH CRISPY ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add buttermilk; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove 2 tablespoons herb mixture; stir into mayonnaise. Refrigerate until serving. Stir 1/2 cup olive oil into remaining herb mixture. Reserve 2 tablespoons oil mixture for serving. Place remaining oil mixture in a large bowl or shallow dish. Add beef; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness, 7-9 minutes on each side (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, drain onion rings, discarding marinade. In a shallow dish, combine flour, taco seasoning and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Roll onion rings in flour mixture. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels; keep warm., Remove steak to a cutting board; brush with reserved 2 tablespoons oil mixture. Brush bread with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Grill bread over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds on each side., Spread mayonnaise mixture over 1 side of each toast. Thinly slice steak. Top 6 slices of toast with steak, fried onions and, if desired, arugula and tomato slices. Top with remaining toast.

IRMA RHODE'S ONION AND PARSLEY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread mayonnaise on the top of each slice of bread.
• Arrange 2 onion slices, edges barely touching, on each of 4 slices. Cover with the remaining slices of bread.
• Using a biscuit cutter about two inches in diameter, press down as neatly as possible, cutting directly over the onion slices. Set the round sandwiches aside. Smear the rim of each sandwich with mayonnaise.
• Put the parsley in a plate and roll the rim of each sandwich in the parsley to coat well.

SWEET ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on each of the halved rolls. Place Gouda on four halves, and top with sliced onion and arugula. Top with remaining halves.

HAM AND SWEET ONION SANDWICHES WITH PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Finely chop parsley in a food processor, then add butter and salt and blend to a paste.
• Cut 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices crosswise from center of onion, reserving remainder for another use.
• Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Arrange 1 onion slice on each of 2 bread slices and spread each with 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley butter, then top each with one fourth of ham. Repeat layering with remaining onion, parsley butter, and ham, then cover with remaining bread slices, buttered sides down.