meatball hoagies


INGREDIENTS

2   cups any variety tomato pasta sauce or Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
24   frozen cooked meatballs (from 16-ounces bag)
4   hoagie buns, split
1   cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

DIRECTIONS

1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat tomato pasta sauce and meatballs over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
2. Place each bun on serving plate. Fill each with up to 6 meatballs. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.

bbq chicken sandwich

INGREDIENTS

1/2  cup shredded cooked chicken
1/4  cup shredded carrots
2   tablespoons barbecue sauce
2   teaspoons light ranch dressing
1   small whole-wheat sandwich bun
1   leaf romaine lettuce

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine chicken, carrots and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Spread ranch dressing on the bun. Top with the chicken mixture and lettuce.

white cheddar and roasted pepper grilled cheese

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INGREDIENTS

8   ounces medium white Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4  cup roasted red bell pepper, drained, fine diced
1/2  cup mayonnaise
8   slices country white bread
3   tablespoons butter, at room temperature

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine shredded cheese, roasted peppers and mayonnaise in bowl; mix well.
2. Spread cheese mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread; close with top halves of sandwiches.
3. Spread butter evenly over outsides of sandwiches; grill on both sides until golden and cheese is melted.

fish sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

4  4 - 5  ounces fresh or frozen fish fillets, 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick
1   tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1   teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, Jamaican jerk seasoning, or Cajun seasoning
1/2  cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
4   teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1   teaspoon honey
4   hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split and toasted 
Watercress or lettuce leaves (optional) 
Roasted red sweet pepper strips or fresh tomato slices (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Brush fish with lemon-juice. Sprinkle desired seasoning evenly over all sides of fish. For sandwich spread, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, mustard, and honey. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2. Place fish in a greased grill basket, tucking under any thin edges. For a charcoal grill, grill fish on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (allow 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness of fish), turning basket once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place fish on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
3. Remove fish from grill. To serve, spread bottom half of buns with mayonnaise mixture. Top with watercress (if desired), fish, additional mayonnaise mixture, red pepper strips (if desired), and top halves of buns. Makes 4 servings.

chili dogs

INGREDIENTS

1  15  ounce can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed and coarsely mashed
1  8  ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
2   teaspoons sugar
1   teaspoon chipotle chili powder (such as McCormick) or regular chili powder
1/2  teaspoon ground cumin
1/2  teaspoon dried oregano
8   fat-free hot dogs (such as Ball Park)
8   hot dogs rolls
1/2  cup reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican-blend shredded cheese
1   small onion, peeled and finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. In medium-size saucepan, combine beans, tomato sauce, sugar, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
2. Spray a stovetop grill pan or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Grill hot dogs for about 5 minutes, turning halfway.
3. To serve, place hot dogs in rolls. Spoon chili over the top of each. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of the cheese and some of the chopped onion.

Chipotle Roast for Tacos & Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

3 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of visible fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde
1 cup sliced onion
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup beef broth

DIRECTIONS

1.Place chuck roast in large crock pot and sprinkle with the salt and pepper, chili powder and cumin.
2.Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on high for 5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
3.Shred the meat with a fork and simmer on high for additional 10-15 minutes.
4.Serve in enchiladas, tacos or on crusty rolls with the juice for dipping.

flank steak sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

1  1 - 1 1/4 pound beef flank steak
1  8  ounce bottle Italian salad dressing
1 1/2  cups sliced mushrooms
1/2  cup sliced green onions
2   tablespoons butter
1   teaspoon soy sauce
4   hard rolls, halved lengthwise and toasted

DIRECTIONS

1. Score steak on both sides. In a shallow baking dish, drizzle with Italian salad dressing. Cover; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, turning once.
2. Drain steak, reserving marinade. Grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145 degree F), turning once and brushing with marinade halfway through grilling.* Keep warm.
3. In skillet, cook mushrooms and onions in butter until just tender. Stir in soy. Slice steak across the grain, 1/4 inch thick. Keep your carving knife at about a 45 degree angle.
4. Arrange steak on roll halves. Cover with vegetables. Makes 4 servings.

Note
* Discard marinade after cooking (don't brush on meat).
Make Ahead Tip
Drizzle steak with Italian salad dressing as directed. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

Jalapeno Steak Sandwich


INGREDIENTS

6   cloves garlic, minced
3   jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (don't seed)
1/3  cup olive oil
1/3  cup fresh lime juice
3   tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1   teaspoon kosher salt or salt
1 1/4 - 1 1/2  pounds beef flank steak
12   slices Texas toast or other thick-cut white bread, toasted*
1/2  cup purchased chipotle mayonnaise or 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tsp. chili powder
1   red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4   ounces queso fresco or farmer cheese, crumbled

- Fresh cilantro sprigs
- Lime wedges

DIRECTIONS

1. For marinade, in a bowl whisk together garlic, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, lime juice, mustard, and salt.

2. Trim fat from meat. With a sharp knife score meat on both sides at 1-inch intervals in diamond pattern. Place meat in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over meat; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.

3. Heat a nonstick or well-seasoned grill pan on stovetop over medium heat. Drain meat; discard marinade. Place meat in hot pan. Cook for 14 to 16 minutes or until steak is medium, turning once halfway through grilling. Carve steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.

4. Meanwhile, spread one side of each toast slice with mayonnaise. Place steak, onions, cheese, and cilantro on half the toast slices. Top with remaining slices. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 6 servings.

Variation
For tabletop grill; For tabletop grill: Preheat grill according to manufacturers directions. Place steak on grill rack. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until steak is desired doneness. For covered grill, allow 7 to 9 minutes. (For open grill, allow 12 to 14 minutes for medium, turning once halfway through grilling.) Thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain. Continue as directed in Step 4 above.

Tip:
*Test Kitchen Tip; To toast bread in a grill pan or an open grill, place on grill rack and allow 1 to 2 minutes per side. (Instead of a covered grill, use a toaster.)