Steak Sandwiches With Bacon Arugula Camembert And Caramelized Onion Food

STEAK SANDWICHES ON GARLIC BAGUETTES WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and herbes de Provence in small bowl to blend. Rub oil mixture over both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for medium-rare. Cool completely. Wrap steaks tightly with plastic and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Preheat broiler. Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Lightly brush cut sides of bread with 1/4 cup oil. Broil until bread is golden, about 1 minute. Rub garlic halves over toasted sides of bread.
• Cut meat into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place arugula over bottoms of bread. Top with meat, then with tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with bread tops. Cut sandwiches in half. Serve warm, or wrap with foil and chill if packing for picnic. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.)

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, SMOKED BACON, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• For sauce:.
• Place diced tomatoes in a larger strainer set over large bowl.
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Reserve juice.
• Drizzle rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Spread tomatoes in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Sprinklewith salt and pepper.
• Roast at 425 degrees until tomatoes are slightly caramelized, stirring evry 10 minutes, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring reserved tomato juice and 1 cup crushed tomatoes to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about15 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute until browned, about 12 minutes.
• Stir in reduced tomatoes and roasted tomatoes.
• (Sauce can be made 3 days ahead.).
• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet until crisp.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Pour off drippings from skillet.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and red pepper and stir 1 minute.
• Add tomato sauce and chicken broth and simmer 10 minutes to develop flavor.
• Stir in bacon.
• Add cooked pasta to sauce and the 1 cup Parmesan cheese and arugula.
• Toss until arugula wilts.

BACON, CARAMELIZED ONION & MELTED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place bacon on a baking sheet lined with foil. Place in cold oven and set oven to 400°F
• While the bacon is cooking, heat a skillet or small saucepan to medium heat. Add butter. Once the butter starts to melt, add the onion. Cook onion, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes or until a caramel color develops and onions are very soft. Add more butter as needed.
• After 15 minutes, check on the bacon. If it is cooked to your liking, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
• 1-2 minutes before the onions have finished cooking, place cheese slices on top of the onions and allow to melt.
• If using, spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Place bacon on one slice of bread, then top with the onion and cheese. Top with other slice of bread to form a sandwich.

STEAK SANDWICHES WITH BACON, ARUGULA, CAMEMBERT, AND CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in vinegar and brown sugar, reduce heat to low, and cook until onion is brown and sauce is thick, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Bring to room temperature before using. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Heat drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and sear until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Divide steak among 4 bread slices. Top each with cheese, bacon, and small handful of arugula; spoon some of onion mixture over. Top with remaining bread slices.