Tuscan Sandwiches Recipes

ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• Soak the onion slices in a large bowl of cold water, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, split the bread lengthwise, then pull out some of the bread from the inside. Drizzle 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil on the bottom half. Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer the cheese and meat on the bottom half of the bread. Drain the onion and pat dry. Top the meat with the onion, lettuce, pepperoncini (if using) and tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the cut side of the bread top with the remaining 1 tablespoon each vinegar and olive oil, then place on top of the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces.

CLASSIC ITALIAN SUB SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Enjoy now or wrap up tightly in more butcher's paper until ready to eat.

TUSCAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or broiler. Slice the eggplant one-half inch thick and grill or broil the slices until they are lightly browned. Brush the browned slices with all but one tablespoon of the oil and season them to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the parsley and set aside.
• Puree the beans and mix them with the garlic and the remaining olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cut the bread into 16 slices, to make 8 sandwiches. Spread the slices with the bean puree, then arrange the eggplant slices on half of them. Top the eggplant with the peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and cheese. Cover with the remaining slices of bread and serve.

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the giardiniera: Combine the carrots, pepperoncini, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, olive oil, pepperoncini liquid, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
• For the beef: Remove the sirloin from the freezer and, using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut into very thin strips against the grain. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the beef and sauté until starting to brown, but still pink, about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic, then cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and vinegar, then bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
• Place 3 slices of provolone on each roll. Top with the hot beef. Sprinkle with some of the giardiniera. Serve with extra broth on the side for dipping.

CIABATTA GRINDER SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Place sliced rolls on the prepared baking sheet (if the top half of roll rocks from side to side too much, slice a tiny bit of the top off). Place 1 slice of provolone on each slice of bread. Tear up the remaining slice of provolone to cover any open bread areas.
• Bake in the preheated oven until melted (not browned), about 8 minutes. Remove from oven; leave the oven on.
• Fold two pieces of turkey onto two slices of bread. Fold two pieces of ham onto the other slices of bread.
• Layer 2 slices of soppressata on top of the turkey. Fold 2 slices of prosciutto onto ham. Place four pepperoni pieces on top of each bread half.
• Sprinkle slices with some of the Parmesan cheese. Place back into the oven and let bake until pepperoni is looking crispy, about 12 minutes.
• While slices bake, make the grinder salad. Add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
• Add lettuce, onion, and pepperoncinis to the dressing. Toss to coat.
• Remove sandwiches from the oven. Top 2 of the ciabatta slices with tomato slices. Using tongs, place a layer of salad on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
• Place the non-salad slices on top of the salad ones. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place chicken thighs in a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker.
• Sprinkle with garlic, roasted red pepper strips and salt.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours.
• Just before serving, remove chicken from slow cooker and place on a large plate.
• Shred chicken with two forks, return to slow cooker and mix well.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto and blend well.
• Cut focaccia into 6 wedges and split each wedge in half.
• Spread cut sides with mayonnaise mixture.
• With slotted spoon, place about 1/3 cup of chicken mixture onto bottom half of foccacia wedge.
• Top each with a tomato slice and top half of foccacia.

TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread vinaigrette in a thin layer over the bottom slice of focaccia.
• On top of the vinaigrette, layer greens, tomato, onion and chicken.
• Stir together mayonnaise and pesto; spread on the top slice of focaccia.
• Close the sandwich and serve.

TUSCAN TUNA-AND-BEAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Prepare beans:
• Coarsely mash beans with a fork in a bowl, then stir in garlic, lemon juice, oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Make tuna:
• Flake tuna in a bowl with a fork, then stir in basil, olives, celery, onion, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
• Assemble sandwiches:
• Spoon one fourth of bean mixture on 1 slice of bread, then top with one fourth of tuna salad, some watercress, and a slice of bread. Make 3 more sandwiches in same manner.