From a meat-eater’s french dip to a vegetarian’s dream broccoli sub, the Dinner Sisters find some new sandwiches and a classic for a weeknight dinner or even a party. Let’s go beyond a grilled cheese and find some fun sandwiches for a delicious handheld dinner.
The Best Slow Cooker French Dip: Delish
The delicious aroma of the roast beef braising might torture you, but the wait will be worth it! A chuck roast cooks in a savory braise for hours to make a tender, melty-cheesy sandwich that works for parties or just a party of one.
Tips:
- You can use a traditional slow cooker or the slow cook feature on the Instant Pot. This could also work in a low- 225 degree- oven. We haven’t tried this using the pressure cooker feature of the Instant Pot but maybe?
- Make the sandwiches with a bread that can stand up to the dip in au jus. A ciabatta roll or sturdy french bread.
- Skip baking and broil the cheese instead. You get your sandwich much faster, which is always a good thing. If you are reheating the sandwich, pop the meat in the microwave for 30 seconds before you broil.
Herbed Salmon Pita Pockets: Andie Mitchell
Canned salmon isn’t everyone’s pantry staple, but maybe it should be if you can make these tasty salmon patties. You stuff the patties in a pita with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes and top it off with an herby yogurt sauce.
Tips:
- We thought these patties would be nice outside the sandwich- maybe the yogurt as a dipping sauce?
- Another idea- make them smaller and serve as an appetizer either on their own or in mini pitas.
- Check out the salmon- some is canned with skin and bones. Choose a brand or can without those.
Garlicky Broccoli Subs: The Kitchn
Here’s a sandwich where the sum is better than each of the parts. Roast broccoli and pile it on french bread with peppadew peppers, french fried onions, feta cheese, and a tangy sauce. Serve it warm or wrap well for a tasty, hearty vegetarian option.
Tips:
- Serve it warm or wrap well for a tasty, hearty vegetarian option.
- Roast the broccoli ahead of time and assemble the sandwich when you’re ready.
- This sandwich travels well- wrap tightly in cling wrap or wax paper. Keep cool and you’ll have a lovely meal waiting for you.
- A party menu with these sandwiches and the french dip might just be the best of all worlds.
- We successfully made this dairy-free by eliminating the feta. Our taste-tester still loved it! You could go all the way vegan by using a vegan mayo and substituting coconut aminos for the fish sauce.
From the Smorgasbord…
The James Beard Awards are given every spring. Check out the awards for best restaurant (our want-to-visit Prune), Best Chef and Best Cookbook.
The James Beard Foundation has a website, Instagram and Facebook page with interesting and informative posts.