{source}
My dear friend (and former assistant) Sarah sent me the sweetest email/recipe. I can't wait to try this. We are picnic maniacs in the summer. I'm sharing with you...
I heard this recipe on Splendid Table one afternoon while I was out shopping, and then created something similar for a picnic that evening to bring to Shakespeare in the Park. It. was. magnificent.
Basically, take a crusty loaf, mix delicious veggies with your favorite herbs, some vinegar and oil, add your meat of choice, a bit of cheese, put it all together, and SMASH it. We had ours smashed for about an hour, and then ate it a couple hours later. By the time we ate it, all of the yummy things on the inside were delightfully marinated.
This was our main course, and probably not that diet friendly (we polished off an entire loaf of bread with the toppings), but cut into slices and served at a family gathering, it could be enjoyed in more moderation.
The official recipe is here, but ours was fantastic with what we happened to have on hand. I was working from memory that day and they encouraged creativity and using whatever is around, so I opted for the ingredients I knew Adam and I would enjoy - tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, fresh rosemary and basil, and a bit of salami. I think I'll use chicken if I do it again (or just go with all veg), but originally chose salami, since it holds up better in the heat.
It seemed like something you may enjoy, so I thought I'd pass it along. I can't wait for an excuse to make it again!
Sarah
No comments
Post a Comment