Sandwiches for Dinner

As silly as it seems sometimes the best dinner for family or even entertainment purposes is simply sandwiches! Sandwiches require no silverware, go perfectly alongside fruit, vegetables, chips and dip, pretty much any dessert, and can be served cold or hot. In fact it has become one of my families favorite dinners any time of year and here is an extremely simple recipe for your family to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 2 loaves of Italian Bread cut in half and sliced in half
• 10-12 slices of cheddar, Havarti, or Munster Cheese (we mix-n-match)
• 1/2 pound of thinly sliced tavern ham from the local deli
• 1/2 pound of sliced pastrami or prosciutto 
• 2 large tomatoes thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Mustard and Mayo 

Directions:
 

1. Heat a panini press or George Foreman grill. If using the stove, heat a grill pan lightly coated with olive oil over medium heat. 
2. While the press is heating, prepare the sandwiches. Place the cheese on the bottom diamond or square shape all the way across, leaving some hanging over. Place thinly sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese, then the pastrami or prosciutto and ham. Place the top of the bread onto the items.
3. Using a kitchen towel or a brush coat the press with oil, generously (when using the towel, make a ball, dip it in the oil and spread onto the press quickly-do not hold the towel in one spot at all). 
4. Place the sandwich into the panini press and press down for 2-5 minutes depending on how crispy one desires it-until the cheese it melted at least. If using a George Foreman Grill, place a very large can of beans or other fruit or vegetable on top in order to keep the sandwich pressed, and if using the stove, place the sandwich on the grill, spread olive oil on top and place another grill pan or a small to medium skillet on top and press down.
5. Once the cheese is melted, repeat with remaining pieces and put mayo and mustard inside on the top part and enjoy!!!

For some added flavor, one could use sliced peaches, plums, or even oranges-but be careful when using fruit, the slices should be thin and the fruit can over power the sandwich but it really good. Enjoy!!!