Sarasotas Upscale Tomato And Onion Sandwich Recipes

SARDINE TOASTS WITH TOMATO AND SWEET ONION

Steps:

• Toast the bread under a broiler (on both sides) or in the toaster.
• While the toast is still warm, immediately rub it (aggressively!) with the cut side of the garlic clove, then spread toast generously with butter. Top butter with tomato slices and lightly salt them.
• Top tomatoes with sardines and then onion slices. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with basil if you like and serve immediately.

SAUSAGE, PEPPER, AND ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut the sausages apart into individual links if necessary, place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium heat, and brown them on all sides. Set the sausages aside, reserving the pan drippings.
• Pour the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into a large saucepan with a lid; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; add the cooked sausages, pan drippings, green peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6 hours. Serve on Italian hoagie buns.

TOMATO AND ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread both sides of the white bread with mayonnaise.
• On one slice of bread, place the onion and tomato slices in layers, starting with the onion.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with the remaining slice of bread. Cut sandwich in half if desired and enjoy!

SARASOTA'S CHEDDAR, PICKLED CUCUMBER & ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cucumbers and Onions -- Now this can be done early that day or even the night before which is even better. Very simple - just mix the vinegars, salt and pepper, cucumbers and onions and toss well and cover with saran wrap. That's it. Make sure you use a NON-metal bowl.
• Sandwich -- Spread 1 tablespoon of the soft cheese with chives on the first slice of bread. Top with the pickled cucumbers and onions, use a slotted spoon so you don't get any juice. The cucumber and onions have already absorbed all the flavor. Then, top with 2 slices of cheese and the top slice of bread.
• Grill -- Butter the top slice of bread and put that side down first on your grill pan or in your saute pan. Then butter the other slice. Grill until side 1 is lightly toasted and flip. It will only take a few more minutes on the second side until the cheese is melted.
• Serve -- Enjoy this with a bowl of your favorite chowder and some potato chips for a nice dinner.
• The preparation time includes making the pickled onions and cucumbers.

SARASOTA'S SIMPLE SIDES-MUSHROOMS, FENNEL, TOMATOES & ONION

Steps:

• Vinaigrette -- Add all the ingredients to a measuring cup and mix well.
• Marinade -- Add all the vegetables to a small cookie sheet or casserole dish in a single layer and pour over the marinade. Make sure you turn over each vegetable slice to insure that it is covered with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and cover 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
• Grill -- I just spray my indoor or outdoor grill with a non stick spray, or you can even just broil on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or foil. They will take about 10-12 minutes to cook depending on your method.
• Serve -- Each person get a tomato slice, piece of fennel, onion and mushroom. It just makes an easy and healthy side dish.

GRILLED SPAM®, TOMATO, CHEDDAR CHEESE, AND SWEET ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread the mustard onto one side of each of the bread slices. Place the luncheon meat onto half of the bread slices, then top each with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, and onion. Place the remaining bread slices, mustard-side-down onto the onions. Spread butter evenly onto the outside of each sandwich.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches into the skillet, and cook until they are golden brown, then flip the sandwiches over, and continue cooking until golden brown and crispy on the other side, about 6 minutes per side. Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly before serving.

SARASOTA'S ROASTED TOMATO, ONION AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Romaine -- This to me is key -- I rough chop the romaine (not a final chop for the salad) and place in a large bowl with ice water. Yes, ice cubes and water. I want it icy cold so the romaine is very crisp. Just 15 minutes or so as the vegetables roast. This gets the lettuce nice and crispy for the salad which to me really makes this salad the best. Once the vegetables are done, remove the lettuce and drain well, dry off with just paper towels, and chop further for the salad and set to the side in a large bowl to be dressed.
• Vegetables -- In a large bowl add the mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil, salt and pepper and toss well. Heat the oven to 425 and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, foil will work just fine as well. Add the vegetables to the baking of cookie sheet and cook 15-20 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and onions are slightly brown.
• Dressing -- As the vegetables cook, make the dressing. I like to use a small tupperware or small measuring cup. Just add all the ingredients, mix well, and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds on medium heat. DONE!
• Salad -- Just add the roasted warm vegetables to the chilled lettuce, warm dressing and the chilled olives and mix. Serve immediately.
• Serve with a baguette toasted with melted cheese and roasted garlic. A favorite. As I roasted the vegetables, I also roasted a few garlic cloves and then I spread the soft cloves on the bread and then topped with havarti cheese and bake until melted. What a simple nice side to the warm salad.

SARASOTA'S UPSCALE TOMATO AND ONION SANDWICH

Steps:

• Aioli -- Chop your olive, fairly fine and add to a small bowl with the mayo, lemon zest, thyme and basil. Season with a little pepper and set in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Tomatoes and Onions -- In a small pan (not metal), add the olive oil and vinegar. Set the tomato and onion slices in and flip to make sure they are covered on both sides. Let marinade 30 minutes to 1 hour. Doesn't need any longer.
• Grill -- I really prefer these grilled, but if not, a indoor grill pan will work. I don't think a saute pan works as well but if that is all you have, it should be fine. I sprayed mine lightly with a non stick spray and brought to medium high heat.
• Add the onions first as they take a bit longer than the tomatoes. But we don't want them falling apart, just some nice grill marks and then begin to soften (2 minutes per side, approximately). Remove the onions off to the side and add the tomatoes and rolls. The rolls I just like to lightly toast, they take literally just 30 seconds or so. The tomatoes, about 1-2 minutes per side. You still want them firm, not soft, but lightly grilled and warmed up.
• Sandwich -- Spread the aioli on both sides of the bun. I add one tomato slice to the bottom roll, then the onion, then the other tomato slice, arugula and the top roll.
• Serve -- A nice bowl of summertime vegetable soup, favorite potato or vegetable salad, grilled potato wedges or creamy coleslaw and you have a great light dinner.
• ENJOY!
• Note: Prep time includes the marinating of the tomatoes and onions.