Grilled Turkey, Ham, and Swiss

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Well, another weekend has passed and it's time to go back to work.  Boy, how I dislike Monday's.

It's sooooo hard to get back in the groove when you've had such an enjoyable weekend off.  Don't you think?

But before the work week starts I have a simple and mouthwatering sandwich for you.  I've told you so many times how I love to make sandwiches on the weekend for lunch because they are quick, filling, and taste so dang good!  This one won't disappoint. 

 
The combination of Swiss cheese and deli meat like turkey and ham is a winning combination.  Add some grainy mustard and heat the whole thing up and you have a fantastic lunch.

This is a great kid friendly meal.  The fact that you are getting a hot sandwich makes the meal feel more substantial.  Serve it with a side salad or some fruit and you are good to go!

Enjoy!

Grilled Turkey Ham and Swiss

Serves 1

2 slices of country white bread

2 T grainy mustard

2 slices Swiss cheese

3 slices deli sliced roasted turkey

3 slices deli sliced ham

1 T butter

Lay two pieces of bread flat on work surface.  Cover each slice with 1 tablespoon of mustard.  Lay the cheese slices on top of one slice of bread.  On the other slice of bread layer the turkey and ham slices.  Place bread and cheese slice on top of meat slice. 

Spread butter on both outsides of the sandwich.  Heat skillet over medium-high heat.  Add sandwich with butter side down.  Cover and cook until browned, about 2 minutes.  Flip and cook the other side another two minutes covered.  Slice and serve.

It's almost Mother's Day!

Time to honor all the Mother's.  They are amazing in their own right.  Able to care for the entire family, and yet still be her own woman.  

This post is in honor of my mom, whom I lost just two months ago.  My guiding light...

Always strong but soft.  A mix of oak wrapped in velvet.  Kind, generous, and loving....always there for support or to listen.  A great cook who taught me my love of food.  

Today's dish is just perfect for a Mother's Day Brunch or Breakfast.  One of my mom's favorite dishes was waffles.  Her favorite was pecan waffles.  (We say "Pe-con" not "Pe-can"! What do you say?)  But, today I'm making a healthier waffle with citrus flavors.  

Brunch always reminds me of waffles and spring is the perfect time to bring in some light and fruity flavors.  This dish is light, tasty and satisfying.   The presentation is just elegant.  See how pretty!

So make your precious mom a wonderful plate of waffles for breakfast this Sunday.  Or if a full brunch is in order I posted a wonder group of dishes titled Spring Brunch about a week ago.  Just put the key words "Spring Brunch" in the search bar above.  There's nothing better than great food along with fun family times.

Multi-Grain Citrus Waffles

adapted from BHG

Makes 6

3/4 c flour
1/4 c whole wheat flour
1/4 c oat flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 t Splenda brown sugar blend
1/4 t baking soda
1/8 t salt
3/4 c low fat milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 c canola oil
1 1/2 t orange zest
1/4 c low-sugar orange marmalade
3/4 c fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries

In a large bowl combine all flours, baking powder, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.  Make a well in center of flour mixture.

In a medium bowl combine milk, egg, oil, and orange zest. Add egg mixture to flour mixture all at once. Stir just until moistened. 

Pour batter onto preheated and prepared waffle maker and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.  Repeat with the remaining batter.

Meanwhile, for sauce, heat marmalade in a small saucepan, until melted. Stir in berries; heat through. Spoon sauce over warm waffles.

Red Wine and Rosemary Flat Iron Steak

 Company's coming!

One of my favorite dishes to make when company comes for dinner is something simple, yet elegant and tasty.  Meat and potatoes are called for! What's more hearty than that?

This dish is a favorite of ours and you can certainly swap out the Flat Iron Steak for another cut.  It's a versatile recipe and the flavor is all in the marinade.  What a great marinade it is.

Red wine and rosemary go so well together and really flavor the steak for grilling.  I used an indoor grill as we haven't broke out the grill outside yet.  It's calling me though.  But for now my trusty cast iron indoor grill works miracles!

I served these with Lemon Rosemary Roasted Vegetables.  Another easy dish to make, allowing you more time to spend with guests. Look for the recipe shortly.

All in all this is the perfect company food or family dinner.  You just can't beat meat and potatoes!
  
Red Wine and Rosemary Flat Iron Steak 

serves 4

2 (1-pound each) flat-iron steaks cut into 4 pieces
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup of dry red wine
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

In a bowl, combine garlic, parsley, mustard, olive oil, red wine, black pepper, and rosemary; mix together well.

In a shallow baking dish, season the steaks moderately with salt and pepper. Cover the steaks with the marinade mixture and cover the dish with plastic wrap. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight. Remove steak from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before cooking.

Preheat the grill over medium heat. Place steaks onto the hot grill and grill to the desired degree of doneness, about 6 – 7 minutes on each side for medium.