2 Handed Kitchen Sink Tomato Sandwich Food

2- HANDED KITCHEN SINK TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• In the peak of tomato season, chill 1 very large or 2 medium size tomatoes that have been vine-ripened and have plenty juice.
• Take 2- slices of bread and coat them with 1/4 inch good mayonnaise.
• Add layer of tomatoes cut 1/4 inch thick.
• Salt & Pepper to taste.
• Add another slice of tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste again.
• Add the other piece of bread on top of this.
• Roll up your sleeves and start eating over the kitchen sink while the juice runs down your elbows.

SANDWICH CAKE

Steps:

• In a stand mixer (or with an electric hand mixer), beat together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning and 1 cup of the mayonnaise until easily spreadable. Put one-third of the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip.
• With a serrated knife, trim the sides of the boule until it is an even cylinder. Cut the cylinder across the radius into four 1-inch slices. Choose a serving platter and place a slice of bread in the center for the bottom layer. Position 4 squares of parchment underneath the bread to keep the serving platter clean once you begin icing.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of the mustard onto the top of the bread. Top with the Cheddar, then the ham and turkey. Add half of the lettuce on top of the turkey. Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard on one side of another slice of bread, then place it mustard-side down on top of the lettuce.
• Spread the top of the bread with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Top with the bacon, tomato and remaining shredded lettuce. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise on a third slice of bread, then place it mayonnaise-side down on top of the lettuce. Next, cover the top of the bread with the potato chips in a single layer. Top the potato chips with the chicken salad and then the last slice of bread.
• With a knife or offset spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture along the top and sides of the cake evenly. Pipe rows of stars onto the top and bottom edge of the cake.
• Decorate the cake using radish and cucumber slices in a ring around the top and bottom of the cake. Shape the remaining radish and cucumber slices into roses and press into the top of the cake.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours.

GUS'S KITCHEN SINK FRITTATA CROISSANT SANDWICH AKA CROISSATA

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and set the oven to broil on high.
• In an ovenproof 12-inch nonstick skillet set over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until just crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until well browned, about 6 minutes. Add the sausage to the bacon, leaving behind the pork fat in the skillet.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs and half-and-half together. Add the egg mixture to the skillet with the pork fat and cook over medium heat, stirring with a rubber spatula, scraping and tilting the skillet to slide the egg mixture around the skillet, until the bottom is set and the top is still wet and glistening, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooked meats and cheeses and season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula and press the ingredients into the eggs.
• Place the skillet in the oven and cook until lightly golden on top and puffed up, 2 to 4 minutes. Let the frittata rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Slide the frittata on a cutting board and cut into wedges roughly the size of each croissant.
• Schmear the cut side of each croissant half with Giardiniera Chive Cream Cheese. Lay a couple of tomato slices right on there. Place a big wedge of frittata on each croissant. Close up and eat!
• Using a fork or small mesh sieve, drain the giardiniera from the jar and let most of its oil drip back into the jar. Place the drained giardiniera into a bowl with the softened cream cheese, chives and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously until light and smooth. Season to taste.

KITCHEN SINK SALAMI SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice baguette lengthwise.
• Spread red pepper tapenade on one half.
• Spread goat cheese on other.
• Layer salami, cheese, roasted red peppers on top.
• Put whole thing together.
• Wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Bring to room temp and slice into 1 inch pieces.
• Add anything else you like -- turkey, other cheese, arugula, but that would wilt overnight, etc.
• And you don't HAVE to refrigerate overnight, but I like the way the flavors meld.