Bolognese Sloppy Joes

Bolognese Sloppy Joes with Whipped Ricotta and Kale
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We’re creeping towards the darkest time of the year. And if you’re a bit of a sun-worshipper like me, you’re already feeling it. There was also that extremely rude time change last weekend, which was, um, unappreciated. But anyway… When things get dark, I like to lean into cozy. This isn’t particularly novel, but I say it because I think it is essential. I save my movie marathons, comfort watches, and scented candles for this particular moment. And you know what? It does make this time of year seem special. Some seasons are harder to love than others, but with the help of a cozy couch, an impossibly fluffy throw, and an endless run of comfort food, I can *almost* enjoy it. And right now, the comfort food I’m leaning on the most are these Bolognese Sloppy Joes. 

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Mozzarella Schnitzel BLT

Mozzarella Schnitzel BLT with Honey Mustard Sub Sauce
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This recipe is part of a larger dinner party menu you can find on my Substack. The category is Summer 2025 Remix, and it features five brand-new courses made up entirely of recipes I shared over the season. You can find the recipe booklet and a handy party prep schedule here.

The BLT can not be improved upon. It’s a perfect sandwich. It nails the crunch factor, flirts with salty/sweet excellence, and is generally off-the-charts when it comes to textural contrast. The BLT needs no assistance, and yet, I’ve added fried cheese to it. And yes, this wouldn’t be the first time. Remember this halloumi number from last year? I’m not sure what happened to me in my childhood or life in general that caused this knee-jerk reaction, but where there is bacon and bread, I seem inclined to add cheese. So here we are with a massive Mozzarella Schnitzel BLT party sub. And I’ve got to say, looking at this sandwich, I can’t see this compulsion as a problem.

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Tuna Club Tostadas

Tuna Club Tostadas with Creamy Avocado Mayo
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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.

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Tomato Halloumi Sandwich with Fried Basil

Tomato Halloumi Sandwich with Fried Basil
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Tomato season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – toasted tomato sandwiches are the only rational lunch option from here on out. When I was growing up a tomato sandwich was not a seasonal thing, it was a survival thing. For a few years there, the 2-3 slices of tomatoes on my sandwich were all that was standing between me and scurvy. I was never a fussy eater but was prone to food obsessions. I loved eating the same things repeatedly. These days I try to limit my intake to August and September when tomatoes are at their peak. But even within that small window, it is possible to get bored. Thankfully, the tomato sandwich is endlessly riff-able. Today’s Tomato Halloumi Sandwich with Fried Basil is one such riff.

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