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Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Panini #HarvestBlends

Lolli — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:00:33 +0000

This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.

I love bread. I love it toasted. I love it fresh baked and warm. I love it plain. I love it with butter and honey. I love it loaded with meats and veggies. But not all bread is created equal.

The bread you use can make or break a sandwich. I prefer a hearty bread for sandwiches, and I’ve just found the best sandwich bread ever from a brand I’ve known and trusted for ages. I’m excited to introduce you to Pepperidge Farm® Harvest Blends bread and a delicious (and easy!) hot sandwich I made this past week. Harvest Blends bread comes in these three variety:

Harvest Blends Seeded Grain: with sunflower, flax and sesame (delightfully crunchy, a little toasty)
Harvest Blends Sprouted Grain: made with sprouted whole wheat (perfectly soft, touch of molasses)
Harvest Blends Ancient Grain: a touch of amaranth, quinoa, sorghum and teff (robust flavor, subtly sweet)

I tried all three and love each one. They are so soft, but they’re also hearty and filling. I love that they taste more like my fresh baked bread than something off the shelf. They’re especially delicious toasted with some melted butter, or grilled with some cheese. Yum!

I took a toasted, cheesy sandwich to the next level with my sun dried tomato tuna panini. I made it the other day for lunch, and my husband, who had just made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a boring slice of bread, was insanely jealous of my gourmet sandwich made with Harvest Blends Ancient Grain. I have to admit…it was a beautiful sandwich!

Luckily, it’s so easy to make, using just a few ingredients, and is ready in less than 10 minutes.

Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Panini

Yum

Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Panini

Ingredients

1/4 cup tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 Tbsp sun dried tomato, diced
2 slices Muenster cheese
1/4 tsp each paprika and garlic powder
Olive oil (about 1-2 Tbsp)
2 slices Pepperidge Farm® Harvest Blends Ancient Grain bread

Instructions

Heat a panini press/griddle to medium-high. Or preheat a small skillet on the stove.
In a small bowl, mix drained tuna, chopped spinach, sun dried tomato, paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and mix with a fork.
Place a slice of cheese on a piece of bread; spread tuna mixture over top; add another piece of cheese and then another slice of bread on top to form a sandwich. Brush olive oil on the outside of the sandwich.
Place sandwich on a panini press or skillet and toast until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Enjoy!

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You are going to love this hearty, delicious toasted sandwich!

PS – I had pity on my husband and shared some of my sandwich with him…

What are your favorite kinds of sandwiches to make? Which of the Harvest Blends breads are you most excited to try?

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Pepperoni Pizza Panini Recipe

Lolli — Fri, 16 May 2014 12:00:04 +0000

When you’ve got 2 kids in karate, 3 kids taking piano, 2 boys in scouts, 3 girls in youth group, one kid in drama, one with a job, one in track (you get the picture) …you need lots and lots of quick dinner ideas. I’ve been more creative this year than ever before, and I’m loving it. Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. And it doesn’t have to take long to prepare to be tasty, either.

So many of the 15 Minute Suppers that I’ve made in the last 6 months (yes, I’ve been doing a weekly #15MinuteSuppers recipe for over half a year!) can be paired with a quick raw veggie or a green salad (salads don’t have to be complicated, either!). I am loving the quick meal revolution that has been happening in my family.

This week, I made a dinner that was quickly coined “classy pizza” (by a certain teen who is not overly fond of pizza) after the second bite. This particular teen was so fond of these pizza paninis that she has actually asked for them again.

Like most nights, I was rushed and tried to take some quick shots before having to rush out the door again…and the lighting was NOT cooperating. I love cooking, but I cook for my family, not for the camera…and this time around the family won. Hopefully you can still tell how easy and delicious these paninis are, despite the pictures.

5.0 from 4 reviews

Pepperoni Pizza Panini Recipe

Prep time

3 mins

Cook time

7 mins

Total time

10 mins

Because bread sizes vary so much I am not including quantities in the ingredients list. The beauty of these sandwiches is that you can put as much or as little of any of the ingredients...or change up the toppings for a new variety.

Author: Better in Bulk

Ingredients

Sliced Italian or French bread
Spaghetti or marinara sauce
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Pepperoni slices
Butter or margarine

Instructions

Heat panini press.
Spread outside of each slice of bread with butter or margarine. Place butter-side-down on plate or cutting board.
Spread the inside of each slice of bread with a thin layer of spaghetti sauce. Generously sprinkle ONE side of bread with cheese and then place pepperoni on top. Sprinkle additional cheese over the pepperoni so that the top bread sticks. Top with second slice of bread.
Place sandwich on panini press, close, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Slice sandwich in half and serve! Dip in additional spaghetti sauce, if desired.

Notes

If you don't have a panini maker, you can make these sandwiches grilled-cheese-style by grilling them in a sauce pan on top of the stove.

These pepperoni pizza paninis have so much going for them – Quick to prepare, kid-friendly, easy to eat on-the-run, and yummy! We’ll be making them again!

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Chicken a la King from Liz on Call
Pepperoni Pizza Panini from Better in Bulk
Grilled Cumin Lime Chicken from Around My Family Table
Chicken Tortilla Soup from Our Healthy Life Journey
Greek Lemon Chicken Nachos with Chickpeas from Famished Fish, Finicky Shark

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Loaded Guacamole BLT Recipe #15MinuteSuppers

Lolli — Fri, 09 May 2014 12:00:16 +0000

I have a hard time writing “recipes” for sandwiches, because…well, they’re sandwiches. Get two slices of bread, layer them with yummy ingredients, slice in two and eat.

Sandwiches can be as simple as the peanut-butter-only lunches I make every morning for my 3rd grade son, but they can also be filling enough to eat for dinner.

BLTs are a favorite at our house – bacon, lettuce, and tomato with some mayo on toasted bread – but every once in a while I like to make loaded BLTs for fun. They really don’t take much extra preparation time, but the extra deliciousness added in between the toasted bread is totally worth it!

How to Make a Loaded Guacamole BLT Recipe in 15 Minutes

5.0 from 4 reviews

Loaded Guacamole BLTs

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Better in Bulk

Ingredients

Cooked bacon (about 3 slices per sandwich)
Thinly sliced tomato
Iceberg lettuce
Red onion, sliced into thin rings
Regular OR chipotle mayonnaise
Guacamole
Deli cheese, if desired (I recommend pepper jack cheese)
Bread, toasted

Instructions

Cook bacon to desired level of crispiness. Slice tomato and tear bread-sized leafs of lettuce. Slice red onion and break apart rings.
Toast bread at the last moment. Spread warm bread with mayo and layer with all of your desired ingredients - as much or as little as you want. My recommendation? Make your BLT a LOADED BLT!

BLTS are so simple and quick but so delicious! The addition of guacamole, spicy mayo, and a slice of pepper jack cheese (my favorite!) totally kick this “ordinary” sandwich up a notch. I’m craving another now!

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Loaded Guacamole BLTs by Better in Bulk

Skinny Alfredo Sauce by Our Healthy Life Journey

Creamy Homemade Mac N Cheese Spirals by Famished Fish, Finicky Shark

Tropical Smoothies with Chia Seeds by Around My Family Table

Sunny Chipotle Chicken Sandwich #DeliFreshBOLD

Lolli — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:24:13 +0000

This sponsored post was written while participating in my partnership with Oscar Mayer and One2One Network, but as always, all opinions are my own. I received Deli Fresh BOLD coupons and other related items from Oscar Mayer/Kraft Foods.

When I eat a sandwich, I want something bold…not something boring. This past week, I made a sandwich that took bold to a whole new level – I even called hubby up from his desk to share because I was so excited with how it turned out.

Oscar Mayer has a new line of BOLD deli meats, with flavors that include:

Italian Style Herb Turkey Breast
Cajun Style Turkey Breast
Maple Honey Ham
Chipotle Seasoned Chicken Breast

I’ve tried both Italian-style turkey breast and chipotle seasoned chicken breast, and those who know me will not be surprised that it was the chipotle chicken breast that inspired me to get creative.

I loved that this sandwich was super-quick to make but not even CLOSE to ordinary or boring. I loved that it used fresh, cool ingredients, making it a perfect lunch or dinner option for spring and summer meal time. But the thing I loved most about this sandwich was that the deli chicken was so perfectly seasoned that it didn’t need much else. But of course, I had to add a few of my favorite sandwich toppings (and one unique addition, too)…

Did you spot the unique ingredient above?

Sunny Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

5.0 from 1 reviews

Sunny Chipotle Chicken Sandwich #DeliFreshBOLD

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

Author: Lolli

Ingredients

Oscar Mayer BOLD Chipotle Seasoned Chicken Breast deli meat
Kaiser roll
One egg, cooked sunny-side up
Sliced cheese
Lettuce
Tomato, sliced thin
Avocado, sliced thin
Fresh cilantro
Mayo
Spicy chipotle mustard, if desired

Instructions

Cook egg to your taste (I made mine sunny-side up).
On a kaiser roll, spread mayo and mustard, if desired. Layer with deli meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Add egg and cover sandwich.
Open wide and enjoy!

Just a little tip: Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh BOLD meats are also amazing straight out of the fridge. I’ve been rolling them up in a slice of cheese for a quick pick-me-up snack, and the flavor burst is incredible! These are definitely my new favorite sandwich meats!

About Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh BOLD:

Fresh-tasting lunch meats for those seeking bold-flavor alternatives
Available in four new varieties with bold spices
Each package contains no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors and are gluten free
Varieties are at least 97 percent fat free
Visit OscarMayer.com for more information

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Which of the new Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh BOLD flavors would you like to get creative with? No more boring lunches!

Now let’s see what you’ve been cooking!

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Please post the direct link to your recipe (not your blog URL) and the name of your recipe below. Then be sure to visit again next Monday for a new recipe and another chance to link up!

Meatball Sliders #15MinuteSuppers

Lolli — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:00:48 +0000

The other day, meatballs were on sale at the grocery store…so of course I had to pick some up. Not in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs, I set off to figure out a different way to enjoy some meatballs. What I came up with – super-easy meatball sliders – were a hit.

They’re perfect as a meal-on-the-go, a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next get-together, or as a kid-friendly sit-down dinner with a salad or fresh veggies and Ranch dip (my kids’ favorite).

How to make Meatball Sliders

Gather ingredients: meatballs, provolone cheese, spaghetti sauce, and slider rolls

Place a slice of cheese on each open roll.

Put a spoonful of spaghetti sauce on each roll.

Slice each meatball in half and place on top of each roll (3 meatballs fit my rolls perfectly).

Put top of roll on each slider and heat in a 400° oven until the cheese melts.

5.0 from 1 reviews

Meatball Sliders #15MinuteSuppers

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

This "recipe" shows ingredients for one slider, but we don't expect you to only make one!

Author: Lolli

Ingredients

1 slider roll
2 frozen meatballs
1-2 tablespoons Spaghetti sauce
1 slice Provolone cheese

Instructions

Heat meatballs in the microwave for 4-5 minutes.
Place one roll-sized slice of cheese on each roll.
Spoon about a tablesoon of spaghetti sauce on top of cheese (I like to put a little sauce on each side of the bun).
Cut meatballs in half and place, cut side down, on top of sauce. Cover each slider with the top bun and place on cookie sheet.
Heat in a 400° oven until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes (watch closely so that you don't over-toast your rolls).
Enjoy!

I feel almost guilty calling this a “recipe” because it’s so fast and easy. But why argue simple yumminess?

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Vegetarian Quinoa Salad by Around My Family Table
Meatball Sliders by Better in Bulk
15 Minute Beef and Broccoli StirFry by Jen’s Journey
Bagel Pizzas by Just 2 Sisters
Grilled Sourdough Chicken Fajita Ranch Melts by Famished Fish, Finicky Shark

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Paninis #15MinuteSuppers

Lolli — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:00:48 +0000

Do you ever discover a new recipe that is such a hit with everyone in the family that people ask for it again and again…the same week? THIS is that recipe.

It all started with a ham. I had cooked a ham for dinner and had too many leftovers. The ham got me thinking about chicken cordon bleu. I brainstormed how I could make a quick chicken cordon bleu…and when I saw the sliced French bread at the store when I went to get the other ingredients, I knew what the perfect recipe would be.

Since that first time we made these paninis, we’ve made them twice again. So easy and so delicious. You MUST try them.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Paninis

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Cook time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Lolli

Ingredients

Sliced French bread (sandwich size)
Thinly sliced rotisserie chicken
Thinly sliced ham
Sliced Swiss cheese
Dijon Cream Sauce
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Instructions

To make the sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until combined; slowly add the milk and stir constantly until there are no longer lumps. Add bouillon and salt, and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes total.
Remove pan from heat and stir in Dijon mustard, Worchestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
To make paninis: Spread two pieces of bread with dijon cream sauce.
Layer: ham - Swiss cheese - chicken and sandwich between the two slices of bread with dijon cream sauce.
Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich and place on a heated panini press (or if you don't have a panini press, just heat in a saute pan on the stove). Cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Serve hot. Yum!

Assembling the ingredients

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Turkey-Cranberry Panini {Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe} #15MinuteSuppers

Lolli — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:00:24 +0000

I love Thanksgiving. I love spending all day in the kitchen cooking a dozen different dishes. After nearly two decades of cooking Thanksgiving dinners, I’ve got my system down pat….and as long as the rest of the family steps in to wash dishes every once in a while and preps the rest of the house for Thanksgiving day guests, then I’m happy to cook for 6 hours.

But only for holidays.

Typically, I like to keep my meal-preparation time down to as short a time as possible.

The other thing I love about Thanksgiving (probably even more than cooking all of my special holiday dishes) is eating Thanksgiving leftovers for days. I love all of the leftover turkey but I admit that even turkey eaten the same way (mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce) can get old after two days.

This year, I found a delicious (and I mean DELICIOUS) way to mix up the turkey leftovers. This panini is so tasty that you’ll want to make it all year…and that’s totally doable with some sliced rotisserie chicken. I found this recipe on Panini Happy (oh my goodness! If you love paninis, you must check out this fabulous site!) and fell in love with this combination, based on the classic Reuben sandwich.

Turkey-Cranberry Panini

Turkey-Cranberry Panini {Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe}

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Lolli

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Dressing:

⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
2 teaspoons creamy horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Panini:

2 cups packaged cole slaw
8 slices rye bread
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 thin slices of carved turkey leftovers
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, cranberry sauce, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss with cole slaw mix.
Preheat the panini grill to medium high heat.
For each sandwich: layer one slice of cheese, a slice of turkey (or two), a few spoonfuls of the dressed cabbage, and another slice of cheese on a slice of bread. Top with a second slice of bread. Spread butter on both sides of the sandwich.
In a panini press or on a griddle or frying pan, cook sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, about 4 minutes. If you're not using a panini press, be sure to grill on both sides, and you may want to press the sandwich down with a plate or wide spatula while it's cooking.
Serve hot and enjoy!

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Check out these scrumptious Thanksgiving leftovers that only take 15 minutes:

Grandma’s Turkey Soup from How To This And That
Turkey-Cranberry Panini from Better in Bulk
Sweet Potato & Turkey Hash from Around My Family Table
Mini Shell Pasta with Minced Meat from Food 4 Little Ones
Cheesy Turkey and Rice from Monzanita’s

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