Earlier in the week, I shared a recipe for this Classic White Sandwich Bread and with it I promised that I’d share my all-time favorite sandwich recipe using said bread. It was the one and only reason for sharing that post to begin with, and I’m happy to finally share this Fried Bologna Sandwich. Now, I grew up eating fried bologna all the time. It was actually one of my favorite things to eat. I’d beg my mom to make it for me with black beans (mixed with white rice) and scrambled eggs, which sounds crazy but it was so good. That was a very time ago though and I haven’t eaten bologna since then. It wasn’t until recently on one of my monthly trips to New Orleans, where I visited a restaurant called Turkey and the Wolf, which was named Bon Appétit’s best new restaurant in 2017, and I rekindled my love affair with bologna. One of their most popular dishes is this exact same fried bologna sandwich and after I ate it, I instantly became addicted, so much so that I needed to recreate it at home. That’s where this post comes in. The best part about the restaurant, aside from the delicious food, is the fact that they serve everything on all of these vintage plastic plates from my childhood. It’s like stepping back in time, but with really good food. With that being said, I must note that this isn’t an every day sandwich. No, this is more like a you’re feeling sad and need a pick-me-up kind of sandwich. A you deserve it so you should have it kind of sandwich.
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When I think of the ultimate comfort food, my mind automatically goes straight to chicken pot pie. When I think of chicken pot pie, I instantly think of winter because it’s usually what I make on a cold night when I’m trying to warm us up with a comforting and filling dish. The trouble is that I crave it during the summer months as well, but don’t make it because it’s a bit too rich for summer. This is where these Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches come into play. They’re a cross between a classic chicken salad with mayo and a comforting chicken pot pie, the kind with biscuits baked right on top. It’s a dream come true if you really think about it, and the perfect summer dish to make all season long.
If you’re not familiar with what tortas are, they’re a Mexican sandwich made with all sorts of different delicious fillings. The best part is that they can be eaten hot or cold, are extremely versatile and are made with the most incredible bread. If you’ve never had a Mexican bolillo, warm out of the oven, I’m here to tell you that you’re missing out. On a separate side note, a torta can also refer to a cake, and quite honestly, I wouldn’t be mad at either of these dishes. These Spicy Pinto Bean and Ham Tortas are one of the easiest sandwiches you’ll ever make. It requires practically no cooking and can be made as a quick weeknight dinner, a light weekend lunch or even a perfect picnic treat. The real star of the show however, is the spicy pinto bean spread that starts simply with a can of pinto beans, which you probably already have in your pantry, and if you don’t, then you should start stocking up because these sandwiches are a dream come true.
I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m currently learning Italian at the local community college right by my house. The class is a couple days a week. I get to ride my bike there and it’s the perfect break from all the work I do in the kitchen and on the computer on a daily basis. Not only am I enjoying learning the language, but I’ve become fascinated with the Italian culture itself and it’s people. There’s just something so warm and inviting about both. Having been to Italy twice now, I’ve had the chance to eat some really amazing food there. One of my favorite things is not fancy at all and can be found in tiny corner sandwich shops. Piadina (or Piadine when it’s plural) is an Italian flatbread prepared in the Emilia-Romagna region. The flatbread is filled with a variety of cheeses, cold cuts and/or vegetables. It’s traditionally made with lard, but I’ve made this one with vegetable shortening instead, to make it attainable for us all. It’s a fun weekend project to get in the kitchen and try out!
If there’s a club sandwich on the menu, I will never not order it…or at the very least, never not consider ordering it. I’ll usually try to convince myself that getting the club is the best option. There’s just something so amazing about a sandwich with three slices of bread, just loaded with bacon, roasted turkey, ham, mayo and of course finished with lettuce and tomato because we do make healthy choices in life. Turkey clubs remind me of being a child and going to the local diner and feeling like an adult when the massive sandwich with a big mountain of fries was placed in front of me. Don’t even get me started with the sword toothpicks because let’s be honest, that was one of the main reasons why I loved ordering them. What kid (or certain adults) wouldn’t love a tiny plastic sword holding your food in place?! It’s a dream come true. These Turkey Club Sandwiches are also a dream come true, and now there’s no need to venture out to your local diner to get subpar food. I know it might seem like a turkey club is so simple to make and how could you really mess it up? I’m here to tell you that you can most definitely take some wrong turns, but luckily you’ll be good to go from now on. 
4th of July is right around the corner, and in case you weren’t aware of it, it just so happens to be one of my favorite holidays. Sure it’s partly because of the fireworks, and partly because of the red, white and blue everywhere, but it’s mostly for all of the summer BBQ foods we get devour on this particular day. It’s a time for grilled burgers, hot dogs, chips and dips, and let’s not forget buffalo wings. Although, now that I think about it, we’re always looking for excuses to eat buffalo wings. Well, I’m here to tell you that you really don’t need an excuse. Go ahead and eat all of the buffalo chicken dishes your heart desires. These loaded buffalo chicken sammies take sweet Hawaiian rolls and fills them with a delicious salad of chicken, celery, carrots, bleu cheese, red onion, ranch and of course buffalo hot sauce. It’s the perfect bite of sweet and savory. They’re also topped with crushed blue corn tortilla chips because I’m forever in love with chips in my sandwiches, and something tells me you just might be too. Make these for your 4th of July gathering!
