Once upon a time, the wedge salad was considered a relic—a cringeworthy nod to the much-maligned mid-century American dining scene. But as with most things old and outdated, the wedge salad found new life during the vintage-loving aughts. It was resurrected alongside a slew of hip steak houses, dusted off for Mad-Men-themed parties, and now it has finally settled down as a menu mainstay. And for good reason, a wedge of iceberg is truly a blank slate. Chefs and cooks can’t seem to resist the endless possibility of this admittedly angular base. And I am no exception. Today’s Dill Caesar Wedge Salad is my own little riff. It’s part caesar, part wedge, and part small child let loose on a salad bar. And you know what? That is precisely the kind of energy I want to see in the world. So let’s make this potato chip spackled beast!
Tuna Club Tostadas
Low maintenance has been my M.O. lately. It’s late summer and the vibes are lazy, so why should my recipes be any different? I realize my previous post gently reimagined the iconic tomato sandwich. And today’s could be easily classified as the same. These Tuna Club Tostadas borrow most of their cast from the much-beloved club sandwich, which is really a tomato sandwich on steroids. So yes, these tostadas are yet another riff on the sandwich of the season. But my repetitiveness doesn’t make these beauties any less delicious, so let’s make them.
BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Cherry BBQ Sauce
Summer is well underway and what better way to indulge in it than with this juicy BBQ pork Tenderloin Sandwich? Complete with tender sheets of roasted pork piled high on a toasted ciabatta bun slathered with a cherry BBQ sauce. The sandwich is rounded out with a fiery pineapple scotch bonnet relish and a tower of crisp shaved red cabbage. This beautiful bite was made for the long hazy days of summer. So let’s get into it!
Muffuletta Pasta Salad
Okay, so I know a few of you aren’t going to be on board with today’s Muffuletta Pasta Salad. I get it because the muffuletta is a perfect sandwich. It cannot be improved upon but it can be played with. And since American Italians created this sandwich, serving the iconic sandwich’s toppings over pasta seemed fitting. It is peak pasta salad season after all. And this salad is summer potluck ready. So with all the respect in my heart for the original, I invite you to join me as I have some fun with a sandwich icon. I promise it will be delicious.