Picnic Style Focaccia Sandwiches From The Ol Farmhouse Recipes

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and olives; spread over the bottom half of bread. Layer with remaining ingredients; replace bread top. Cut into 24 wedges; secure with toothpicks.

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES!

Steps:

• Slice your focaccia bread like a giant hamburger bun. Select toppings/fillings that go well with your flavor of focaccia-i.e. ham & cheddar cheese on the cheddar jalapeno loaf, turkey & mozzerella with marinara on the parmesan loaf, turkey, havarti & apple on the herb loaf, roast beef, fresh mozzerella, roasted red peppers & lettuce on the veggie loaf, etc. The combinations are endless-be daring! You can make them & then slice them in wedges like a pizza or pop them in the oven & then cut them up! Let me know about some of the great combination you come up with!

FOCACCIA PARTY SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in thyme; set aside. , Cut focaccia in half horizontally. Combine mayonnaise and basil; spread over bread bottom. Layer with onion mixture, pastrami, ham, salami, tomato and cheese; replace bread top. Place sandwich on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

PRESSED ITALIAN PICNIC SANDWICH WITH OLIVE RELISH

Steps:

• Stir together the celery, garlic, olives, parsley, olive oil and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
• Put the bottom half of the ciabatta on a work surface. Arrange half of the cheese on the bread, then top with the salami, turkey, ham and mortadella. Top the meat with the remaining cheese and the olive relish. Cover the sandwich with the top of the ciabatta.
• Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and place it on a baking sheet. Place another baking sheet on top of the sandwich and weigh it down with a few large cans or a heavy skillet. Refrigerate the sandwich for at least 4 hours and up to 8.
• When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut into 6 to 8 pieces

PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA, AND OLIVE SANDWICHES ON PARMESAN FOCACCIA

Steps:

• Seed tomato and chop fine. In a bowl stir together tomato, olive paste, and basil. Cut mozzarella into thin slices. Coarsely chop arugula and in a bowl toss with oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Halve focaccia horizontally and spread bottom half with olive mixture. Top olive mixture with mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, and remaining focaccia half. Press focaccia gently and cut lengthwise in half and crosswise into thirds to make 6 sandwiches. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill sandwiches at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

PICNIC-STYLE FOCACCIA SANDWICHES FROM THE OL' FARMHOUSE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix Spread ingredients; set aside.
• To slice the focaccia bread, lay it on your work surface, then with your longest bread cutting knife, place one hand on the top of the bread and with the other, slice horizontally. Having your hand on the top, somehow makes it easier to cut evenly, you'll see!
• Spread HALF of mayo-mixture over the bottom half of the bread.
• Layer with the remaining ingredients in the order given, overlapping the lettuce and meats to make a nice blanket.
• Spread remaining Mayo Mixture on remaining portion of bread, then place bread on the stack.
• Cut bread on the diagonal to make wedges or diamond shapes--large for a little sammie or smaller to make one- or two-bite appetizers!
• ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS: Instead of mayo = salad dressing or "salad dressing" like Ranch, Bleu Cheese, your favorite.
• Instead of the ham, turkey or salami, use your favorite sandwich filling (chicken, tuna, crab, ham salad).
• Replace the olive oil with balsamic vinegar for a real kick!
• Add a squirt or two of your favorite mustard! Oooh! There's yellow, Dijon, Dusseldorf, honey--any of which may be YOUR thing!
• Instead of romaine, try spinach or other lettuces, even Swiss chard or fresh basil leaves!
• How about a bit of avocado or hard-boiled eggies for one of the meat layers?
• Instead of fresh red pepper, you might try drained, roasted sweet red pepper slices.
• Cheese? There's cheddar, Co-Jack, Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, bleu, feta. Oh my--the dairy farmers will LOVE you!