Italian Grinder Sandwiches (TT Grinders)

Hard rolls of your choice or 1 large loaf crusty Italian bread

Sliced cheeses of your choice: provolone, cheddar, pepper jack, Colby jack

Deli meats of your choice: ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto

tomato, sliced

dill pickles, sliced

For topping:

3-4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

For dressing:

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 T. red wine vinegar

1/2 t. salt

1 t. oregano

1 t. Italian dressing

1/2 t. red pepper flakes

1 t. garlic paste (or minced garlic)

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers

Mix dressing ingredients together. In a large bowl, toss dressing with shredded iceberg lettuce. Set aside. Don't mix too far ahead or it will get soggy.

Slice the rolls or bread through the middle. Layer the deli meats and cheese slices on the bread. Toast for 8-10 minute in a 400 degree oven or toaster oven. Toast until cheese is bubbly and bread is toasted. Once toasted, add salad topping and any other toppings (tomato, pickles, additional parmesan cheese.) Smash two sides together and enjoy!

Greek Vegetable Salad

1 cucumber, chopped (peeled if you prefer)

1 large tomato, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

4 green onions, chopped

20 greek olives

1/2 cup feta cheese

Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil

3 T. cider vinegar

1 t. salt

1 t. oregano

1/2 t. sugar

Combine veggies in serving bowl. In a small bowl or jar, mix dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. 

Beef Pitas

1 lb. boneless beef steak, cut into thin strips

1 t. oregano

1 t. fresh rosemary, minced

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1 large sweet onion, sliced

4 t. olive oil. divided

4 pitas, warmed

Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup plain yogurt

2 T. dried parsley (or 1/4 up fresh)

1/2 t. minced garlic 

1/8 t. salt

Mix all sauce ingredients and refrigerate until serving.

Toss beef with seasonings to coat. Sauce onion in 2 t. olive oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Cook beef in remaining olive oil until no longer pink. Serve beef and onion with sauce on pitas.

Serves 4, so I doubled it.