News — Sandwiches

Simply delicious! Growing up, bread was Wonder or a loaf of French bread served with spaghetti and all of it was purchased from the grocery store. I didn’t make my own bread until I was an adult and it all started with this recipe for Billowy Off-White Bread with Honey and Sunflower Seeds; an enriched bread with eggs, milk, butter and honey. It is truly OMG good! When my children were born, I left my job as the Sales Manager for a state Electric Membership Cooperative. To have a few minutes each week to manage errands, I started them in...

Possibly the most interesting sandwiches in the world, Mexican tortas combine boldly seasoned elements in a way that achieves both complexity and a certain delicacy. This recipe is from my very dear friend Roberto Santibañez, chef/owner of Fonda. Friendship aside, my critical side knows that he cooks the best Mexican food outside Mexico, bar none. Makes 4 tortas 4 Teleras, see below 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to spreading consistency 1/2 cup Refried Black Beans, see below 1/2 batch Carnitas, see below, warm but not red hot 4 paper-thin slices white or red onion, peeled but left intact 4 slices...