- 4 TBS good quality mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- splash of hot sauce
- 2 slices of beef cube steak ( steak which has been tenderized by machine)
- salt and black pepper to taste (for the steaks)
- 1 large free range egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (70g) plain all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 good quality burger buns, split, buttered and toasted
- lettuce leaves
- sliced fresh tomatoes
If you are a fan of the hot sandwich in the summer months, might I suggest the following:
AIR FRYER REUBEN SANDWICH - These tasty sandwiches are a great excuse to fire up the air fryer! Nice, buttery and crisp on the outsides, and filled with your favorite Reuben sandwich fixings, smoked/corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and a tangy homemade Russian dressing. Done in the air fryer so you can keep the kitchen nice and cool!
HOT ITALIAN HOAGIES - These hot sandwiches are so easy to put together and everyone loves them. You can make a whole roasting tray full of them for your family and guests. Layers of Italian deli meats, some spicy pickle, and tasty cheese, all layered up in soft toasty buns, buttered with a nice garlicky butter prior to heating. Altogether very delicious!
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 TBS good quality mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- splash of hot sauce
- 2 slices of beef cube steak ( steak which has been tenderized by machine)
- salt and black pepper to taste (for the steaks)
- 1 large free range egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (70g) plain all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 good quality burger buns, split, buttered and toasted
- lettuce leaves
- sliced fresh tomatoes
Instructions
- First make the mayonnaise dressing. Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside and keep covered until you need them.
- Set up a mise en place for the steaks. You will need two shallow bowls, plus a clean plate.
- In the first bowl place the flour, seasoning salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne. Mix all together well.
- In the second bowl beat together the egg and the milk to combine. Line the clean plate with a sheet of paper towel.
- Season the two steaks all over with some salt and ground black pepper to taste. Working with one at a time, dip it into the flour mixture, turning it to coat it generously on both sides. Dip in the egg to coat and then back in the flour mixture, coating it well. Place onto the clean plate. Repeat with the other steak.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter begins to foam, give the pan a swirl to mix the two and then add the steaks. Cook until the edges of the steaks start to turn golden brown and crisp, two to three minutes.
- Flip the steaks over and brown on the other side, another two to three minutes. Place onto the paper towel line plate and keep warm while you toast the bun.
- Place the bottoms of the toasted buns on two heated plates. Spread each with half of the mayonnaise mixture. Top with a steak, some lettuce and a slice of tomato. Place the bun tops over all.
- Serve immediately with some potato chips, French fries, or salad. Delicious!
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- 1 1/2 TBS Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 TBS tomato ketchup
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce (use your favorite one)
- 1/2 tsp American mustard
- 1 TBS sweet pickle relish
- 3 1/2 ounces (100g) ground beef or ground turkey
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- vegetable oil to cook
- 3 slices processed cheese (I like Kraft Extra Cheddar)
- Shredded lettuce
- chopped dill pickles
- Chopped onion
BIG MAC TACOS (SMASH BURGER TACOS)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 TBS Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 TBS tomato ketchup
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce (use your favorite one)
- 1/2 tsp American mustard
- 1 TBS sweet pickle relish
- 3 1/2 ounces (100g) ground beef or ground turkey
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- vegetable oil to cook
- 3 slices processed cheese (I like Kraft Extra Cheddar)
- Shredded lettuce
- chopped dill pickles
- Chopped onion
Instructions
- Have ready a large (heavy based) skillet (with a lid) and large heat proof plate. You will also need a heavy tin can.
- Chop, shred your lettuce and chop your pickles. You will need enough for two tacos.
- Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined.
- Divide your ground meat into two equal portions. Place one portion on top of the underside of each flour tortilla. Spread it out to the edges, as flat as you can, using your fingertips. Season each with some salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a touch of oil. If you pan is large enough you can do two tacos as once, otherwise work with one at a time.
- Add the tortilla (s) meat side down Top with the plate and tin can. Leave to cook for one to two minutes. Remove the plate and tin can.
- Flip the tortilla over so that the browned meat is on top. Top each with 1 1/2 slices of cheese. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid and leave for a minute to melt the cheese. (If you are working with one at a time, keep the cooked taco warm on a cooling rack in a warm oven. This helps prevent them from going soggy.)
- Top each taco with a drizzle of the big mac sauce, some shredded lettuce, chopped onion and chopped pickles. Serve immediately.
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This is how I froze the remainder of the ground meat. I divided it into two packages, with 1 3/4 oz/50g grams in each, using medium sized zip lock baggies. I flattened the meat into each one until paper thin and zipped the baggies closed, expressing as much air out as possible.
- 1 TBS mild chili powder (In the UK use only about 1 tsp)
- 2 TBS sweet paprika
- 1 TBS salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 TBS soft light brown sugar
- 4-5 pound (1.8-2.3 kg) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed
- 6 TBS (90g) salted butter, melted
- 1 lb. (454g) small new potatoes, halved
- 1 small onion peeled, halved and cut into thin half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 TBS light olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
Cast Iron Roasted Butterflied Chicken & Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 TBS mild chili powder (In the UK use only about 1 tsp)
- 2 TBS sweet paprika
- 1 TBS salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 TBS soft light brown sugar
- 4-5 pound (1.8-2.3 kg) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed
- 6 TBS (90g) salted butter, melted
- 1 lb. (454g) small new potatoes, halved
- 1 small onion peeled, halved and cut into thin half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 TBS light olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425*F/220*C/gas mark 7. Put a large iron skillet (12 inches wide) or the bottom of a Dutch oven into the oven and leave to heat for at least 30 minutes.
- To make the rub, mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. You will not need all of this. Remove 2 TBS for the chicken and then place the remainder into an airtight jar and store in a dark place for up to 6 months.
- Pat the chicken dry all over and then flip it over until the underside is facing up. Using a good pair of kitchen scissors cut along either side of the spine to remove the back bone. Discard or freeze to make soup at a later date.
- Turn the chicken back to right side up. Press down with the heel of your hand to flatten it out a bit. Carefully separate the skin from the breast of the chicken without tearing. Rub about 1 tsp into the flesh of each breast and return the skin to cover it completely. Rub the remainder of the rub all over the chicken.
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Add a dollop of light olive oil, about 2 TBS. Add the potatoes, onions and garlic. Stir them all together to coat and then spread out in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken topside up on top of the potatoes to cover, tucking the wing tips underneath so that they don't burn.
- Brush a third of the melted butter over top of the chicken and beneath the skin. Pop into the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven carefully and brush another third of the butter over the chicken. Return to the oven and roast for a further 20 minutes. Repeat once more. (The chicken will have roasted for 60 minutes at this point.)
- Remove from the oven. Pour the stock in and around the potatoes. Return the pan to the oven for a further 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches the temperature of 165*F/74*C. The drumstick should also turn easily in its socket and the juices run clear.
- Tent with some aluminum foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Serve each person a portion of the chicken with some of the potatoes and your favorite vegetable on the side.

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