Warm Pressed Charcuterie Sandwich Food

WARM PRESSED CHARCUTERIE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a cast iron skillet (any heavy skillet) on medium high heat.
• Assemble sandwich: spread mustard on 1 side of split bread, layer meat(s), cheese and then 2nd layer of meat if you want (1 layer is enough for me, but the boys in my family want 2 layers).
• Put sandwich in warm skillet, press down hard with another pot or pan (I used another cast iron pan or a large can of beans as the weight). Cook on medium or medium-low for 3 minutes.
• Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes with weight to press down.
• Sandwich will be significantly thinner than when you started. Serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE, TOMATO AND ARUGULA BAGUETTE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Split French baguette in half lengthwise and cut into 6 inch lengths.
• Mix the blue cheese with the butter and spread on the bread.
• Top with sliced tomatoes and arugula. Serves 4 to 6.

PRESSED PICNIC SANDWICH

Steps:

• Roast Peppers: (skip if using already roasted peppers) Heat a grill or grill pan to hot; or heat broiler. Cook peppers until completely charred, turning frequently so all sides cook evenly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Place peppers in a deep bowl, and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Set bowl aside until the skins loosen and the peppers are cool enough to handle. Using your hands, rub off the charred skin, rinsing your hands frequently under cold running water. Slice peppers in half, and remove the seeds and stems. Cut flesh into 1-inch-wide strips.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine mustard and vinegar. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Whisk in 2 tablespoons warm water. Whisk in salt and pepper to taste, and set the vinaigrette aside.
• Slice loaf of bread horizontally, and remove soft crumb; reserve crumb for another use. Spread olive paste on the bottom crust, and add the roasted red pepper strips. Crumble goat cheese on top of peppers. Arrange artichoke hearts over goat cheese. Drizzle half of the reserved vinaigrette on top. Arrange prosciutto and salami over artichoke hearts. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Scatter herbs over meats. Place the top crust on sandwich.
• Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap. Set a weight, such as a brick or large cast-iron skillet on top for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, slice sandwich into ten pieces.