Is A Burrito A Sandwich?

Believe it or not the question is garnering national attention. Not only is the query at the center of a legal food fight between two well known restaurants, it happens to be the question I was sent out to answer on a cold winter day during my stint as a television news reporter (more on that later). The current sandwich controversy brewing in Massachusettes involves two of my favorite eateries: Panera Bread Company (which serves sandwiches, soups and an assortment of baked goods) and Mexican restaurant, Qdoba. According to court documents, Panera argues that owners of the mall where it … Continue reading

Stuffed Monte-Cristo Sandwich

Yesterday, I was watching 30 Minute Meals with Rachael Ray. She was making what sounded like the most delicious sandwich – the Super-Stuffed Monte-Cristo. I had never heard of this sandwich, but when I saw her cooking it, I knew I had to try it. I think I will cook this sandwich this Sunday for Super Bowl breakfast! Your shopping list is a pound of center cut or apple wood smoked bacon, eggs, half and half, nutmeg, butter, coarse ground black pepper, whole-grain soft bread (white or challah), brown mustard, whole cranberry sauce, 1/2 pound of havarti cheese, 1 pound … Continue reading

Stuffed Italian Sandwich

Super Bowl is almost exactly a week away. It is time to get those recipes ready and start purchasing your ingredients for your party. Still have not decided what to make and are looking for something easy that you can do before the party? Here is a recipe that fit that bill to a T! One great thing about this recipe (other than its great taste) is it needs to sit in the fridge twenty-four hours before serving. Just make it up ahead of time and while your guests are enjoying the Super Bowl, you can too! Your shopping list … Continue reading