Early Girl & Lemon Boy Tomato Sandwiches

Early Girl & Lemon Boy

Early Girl has a sweet, savory quality that is really lovely. But, Lemon Boy has a brightness and a burst of acidity that makes it something special. For a tomato sandwich, we both preferred the Lemon Boy.

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Salmon Ciabatta

A simple sandwich can be so satisfying if you take the steps to make it something special. Smoke or roast your own meat. Toast or grill the bread. Make the condiments yourself. And, include some fresh vegetables.

We’ve been experimenting with an oven smoker. They’re so incredibly quick […]

Queso Burger

Take Grilled Burgers & Buns

Garnish With Cukes, Radishes, Queso, Cilantro…

Scallions & Onions

I chose to top my burger with a slice of grilled Vidalia onion, a thin slice of tomato, cilantro leaves and […]

Pimento Cheese With Two Cheddars

Creamy pimento cheese tastes just fine. But, if you grate a portion of the cheese and stir it in at the end. You’ll notice a richer cheese flavor with each bite of shaved cheese.

Cave aged white cheddar gives this simple snack incredible depth of character.

May 1st, 2014 | Category: Biscuits, Bread, Condiments, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Quick Lunches, Recipe | Leave a comment

Peanut Butter & Pickle Sandwich

“You don’t just pick up your fork and dig into a brown salad. You have to play around with it for a little while.”

Have you ever seen Neil Simon’s classic play Barefoot In The Park? That’s exactly where this sandwich takes me. I’ve been playing around with […]

Cuban Sandwich

If there’s real Cuban bread to be found in Atlanta, we’ve yet to find it. So, what’s the best substitute? We believe it’s the gorgeously fluffy Vietnamese bánh mì. They’re much easier to find. And, they’re available at the incredibly great price of three (or, sometimes even 5) for a […]

Grilled Cheese

The Grilled Cheese Sandwich

So easy and so good, the simplest recipes require quality ingredients and a little bit of care. That’s all there is to it. The combination of good bread and very good cheese make this super simple sandwich something truly special.

We do […]

Six Banana Bread With Coconut and Pecans

This recipe was clearly inspired by the America’s Test Kitchen 6 Banana Bread recipe. But, the idea of nuking the bananas for 5 minutes turns me off completely. So, I played and puttered around a bit with the recipe. And, I came up with a version that I prefer.

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Day-After Turkey Day Sandwiches

Feeling incredibly decadent, we were prepared for the day-after this year. We made a quick stop at Alon’s bakery on our way home from a day of holiday shopping. And, this post-shopping bakery stop is bound to be a new tradition. The resulting turkey sandwiches were incredibly rich and delicious.

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Roasted Oysters

Once you shuck the oysters, it’s a piece of cake.

Roasted Oysters

12-16 oysters

8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter, soft 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon or chive, finely minced 1-2 Tablespoon parsley, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, […]