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Asparagus and Sauteed Onions on Walnut Bread
Asparagus and Sautéed Onions on Walnut Bread At first glance, these may appear ambitious for sandwiches. But wait: The asparagus can be grilled or parboiled, if you'd rather not fire up the grill, and it can be done ahead of time. The sautéing of the onions takes all...
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Cracked Black Pepper on Focaccia
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Cracked Black Pepper on Focaccia These panini are so simple to prepare and so delicious, that they should become a summer staple when tomato season is in swing. Use only fresh mozzarella and luscious, juicy tomatoes. If you can't find...
Roasted Shell Steak with Caper Sauce on Italian Country Bread
Roasted Shell Steak with Caper Sauce on Italian Country Bread This is a great sandwich. Steak sandwiches should be, after all. And it is really easy to prepare because both the steak and sauce can be made in advance. Shell steak is as much sought after as filet, but...
Barbecued Pork Loin with Coleslaw on Baguette Bread
Barbecued Pork Loin with Coleslaw on Baguette Bread At Mangia, we have a somewhat less formal name for this: Barbecue on a Bun. This is very similar to pulled pork, if you have ever had that great southern favorite. The meat, cooked slowly and for a long time, should...
Mustard Meat Loaf with Sautéed Mushrooms on Brioche Bread
Mustard Meat Loaf with Sautéed Mushrooms on Brioche Bread For some of us, meat loaf sandwiches, spread with ketchup or mayonnaise, summon up fond memories. They were the treat, the "special of the day," in the lunch box we took to school. Nothing rivaled a mother's...
Chicken Salad with Hazelnut Sauce on Ciabatta Bread
Chicken Salad with Hazelnut Sauce on Ciabatta Bread We tasted a salad like this, with chicken and a splendid nut sauce, in Turkey one summer. When we got home, we decided to try it with hazelnuts. It is elegant company fare, thanks in large part to the hazelnuts....
Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Red Onion Jam on Pullman Bread
Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Red Onion Jam on Pullman Bread A pecan coating makes these chicken breasts very appealing, and two different condiments-red onion jam and mustard mayonnaise contribute mightily to the delicious whole. Improvise here, if you like. Serve the...
Chorizo Stewed with Onion and Red and Yellow Peppers on Semolina Bread
Chorizo Stewed with Onion and Red and Yellow Peppers on Semolina Bread Chorizo is an air-dried pork sausage. It is spicy, with robust flavor. An essential ingredient in Spanish, Portuguese, and Mexican cookery, most of the time it is used as a condiment; but in this...
Ham with Avocado, Red Onion, Tomato, Bibb Lettuce, and Crème Fraîche on Pullman Bread
Ham with Avocado, Red Onion, Tomato, Bibb Lettuce, and Crème Fraîche on Pullman Bread Mangia is always looking for interesting breads for its sandwiches. Pullman bread may or may not be available where you live, but it is worth keeping an eye out for it. Also known as...
French Ham, Vermont Cheddar, Green Apples, and Walnut Aïoli on Country Bread
French Ham, Vermont Cheddar, Green Apples, and Walnut Aïoli on Country Bread One day we decided to add walnuts to aïoli, Provence's fabulous garlic mayonnaise, and it worked! When you are in the mood for something other than plain mayo, good as it is, remember our...
Soft-Shell Crab with Bacon Sandwich Recipe
Soft-Shell Crab with Bacon, Tomato, and Garlic Aioli on a Brioche Bun Tradition has it that you should buy soft-shell crabs live and dress them right before you cook them. In reality, it is more convenient to have your fishmonger do it for you. If you decide to do it...
White Tuna Salad on Sourdough Bread
White Tuna Salad on Sourdough Bread This tuna salad was on the menu the very first day Mangia opened. Right from the beginning, it was one of our bestsellers, and it still is. People just don't get tired of it. You can add lettuce, watercress, sliced onions, sliced...