Sandwich ideas

We've been enjoying a lot of garden tomatoes, 

so BLTs are a staple this time of year for us. 

Here is a link to other delicious sounding sandwiches.

Salami, Basil, Tomato and Provolone

Ham, Swiss, Dijon and Chives

Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato

Hummus and Vegetables

Turkey and Cream Cheese with Tomato, Caraway and Sea Salt

I also saw this idea using cucumber as the bread.

The recipe was Laughing Cow brand cheese with turkey.

I tried it with a mozzarella stick and it was great!

Happy Back to School to Karen and all the grandkids!

Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds

recipe and image from here

This is a delicious cold salad that I made tonight!

I didn't have sherry vinegar so I used red wine vinegar

and it was very tasty!

Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds

1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 lbs. haricots verts (tiny green beans), trimmed
3 T. sherry vinegar*
2 T. fresh lemon juice
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/3 c. olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 (4-oz.) goat cheese log, crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

2. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

3. Whisk together vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended and smooth. Add cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and green beans; toss to coat.

4. Top green bean mixture with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds.

*White wine vinegar may be substituted.


by Cheryl, Barbara's daughter