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Balsamic Bacon Grilled Cheese

June 7, 2014 by kim 13 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for grilled cheese sandwiches, no matter what time of the year it is. They’re simple to make, great to eat on the go, and tasty.

I’ll eat them as is, but I’m a sucker for dipping the ends in a creamy tomato soup.

This month’s hatchery box seemed a teeny bit different than the last two. It was packed in a smaller box (don’t worry, the contents haven’t changed.. they’re still wonderfully consistent).

Then, I read on their Facebook page that after months of testing, Hatchery has come out with a box that’s made from 100% post-consumer fibers! No trees were harmed in the making of your Hatchery box. The crinkle paper tucked away inside the bright red box is also fully biodegradable.

Not only does Hatchery support local artisans, they support the earth with environmentally-conscious materials. I can definitely support a brand like that.

In this month’s Hatchery Box, we have (from top to bottom, left to right):

Organic Blueberry Fruit Spread from Delta Blue Blueberries
Glicco’s Arrabbiata Pasta Gravy from Elbow Foods
Motherlode from Murphy’s Mustard Company
Maple Flakes from Tonewood
Salmon Chemise Spice Blend from Two Snooty Chefs
Fig Balsamic Vinegar from O Olive Oil

I chose to use the fig balsamic vinegar for today’s lunch.

It added a wonderful sour taste that balanced out the creaminess of the cheese. Since balsamic vinegar is great for dipping breads in, it only makes sense that it would taste just as good drizzled on top of a sandwich.

The sample that I used had plenty for making one sandwich. In fact, I’m sure you could use one packet from your Hatchery Box to top off four sandwiches.

You can sign up for your own Hatchery Box shipment for just $20/month here. You’ll get 5-6 hand selected artisan ingredients sent straight to your door. It’s a great way for trying ingredients that you never would have thought about trying before. After three boxes, I’m still a fan!

Balsamic Bacon Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

2 slices of wheat bread
1 teaspoon butter
1 slice of muenster cheese
2 slices of bacon, cooked
about 1 teaspoon Fig Balsamic Vinegar (or more, if desired)

Directions

Spread butter on one side of both breads.
In a skillet over medium heat, place one slice of bread with the butter side facing down. Layer the cheese and bacon on top, followed by the last slice of bread (butter side up).
Let cook until brown, about 2 minutes.
Carefully use a spatula and flip your sandwich, allowing the other side to brown as well.
Once down, slice in half and drizzle balsamic vinegar on top.

https://lovintheoven.com/balsamic-bacon-grilled-cheese/

Avocado, Spinach, and Egg McMuffin

February 28, 2014 by kim 1 Comment

It’s a great day for a hearty breakfast. By that, I mean it’s pouring rain outside with no sun in sight so I might as well spend the morning inside creating something fulfilling to eat. Doesn’t food just made gloomy days that much better?

I practically grew up on Sausage McMuffins from McDonald’s, so I wanted to make a healthier “McMuffin” (not to mention more adult-like!). This one has some more color and not as much fat or sodium. It will, however, still leave you full for a good couple of hours.

Some people are very anti McDonald’s and would never feed their child something from there. I have no shame eating McDonald’s as a child. As a matter of fact, I loved it and have fond memories from spending my afternoons on the playground. I still eat it now— definitely not as much as I used to and in moderation, but I won’t turn down a McDonald’s run for breakfast if asked.

Did I ever tell you guys that my parent’s first date was at Carl’s Jr? My dad was broke and couldn’t afford more than that. My mom came from Paris, so she never really tasted a hamburger until then. I don’t even think she knew what fast food was. She thought it was delicious! About 239048 Carl’s Jr dates later, they got married and it was a match made in heaven.

This green McMuffin may take a little more time to make, but the end result is worth it. The creamy avocado and the slight saltiness from the spinach truly brings together every single bite. I left one side of the muffin off to save some carbs, but you can certainly make it a closed face sandwich if you prefer. It’s also less messy to eat when you have two pieces of bread to hold onto instead of one.

I just like looking at the perfectly toasted cheese on top. Isn’t she a thing of beauty?

Avocado, Spinach, and Egg McMuffin

Ingredients

1 whole wheat english muffin (I only used half of one to make it open faced, but you can use both)
1 egg, scrambled
handful of spinach
drizzle of olive oil
pinch of sea salt
half of an avocado, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella

Directions

In a small skillet over medium heat, warm up the olive oil and toss in your handful of spinach. Sprinkle sea salt on top. Cook until the spinach has fully wilted, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
Place the scrambled egg on top of your english muffin. Layer it with the spinach, avocado, and cheese.
Toast your open faced sandwich for a minute or two. You can also do this under the broiler in your oven until your cheese begins to melt, but make sure to keep an eye on it because it can burn quickly. Enjoy!

https://lovintheoven.com/avocado-spinach-egg-mcmuffin/

Turkey Sloppy Joes

March 15, 2013 by kim Leave a Comment

When I was little, I always wanted to try a sloppy joe. Remember the movie It Takes Two with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen? And that one scene where she rubs the sloppy joe all over her face after having the first bite? Well, it looked delicious to me when I was 8 years old. All I ever ate were Happy Meals and home made Vietnamese food. I had no idea what a sloppy joe was.

Ironically, I think I had my first sloppy joe at summer camp. It must be a common camp food. I’ve probably only had two sloppy joes in my twenty five years of living. Is that normal? Do people make sloppy joes at home on a daily basis? I’ll never know.

Actually, I just asked my mom right now since I’m currently at home and she claims that she’s made it before when we were little. She was curious at the grocery store and bought the premade packets that you just mix in with the meat. When I told her that I never remembered eating sloppy joes at home, she said it’s probably because the meal wasn’t very successful.

We normally just stick to Vietnamese dishes in my parent’s household. It’s the safest bet.

I have yet to try making any Vietnamese dishes in my kitchen, though. I’ll need to remember to write a few pointers from my mom.

This recipe comes from the The Pioneer Woman. The only difference is that I subbed ground turkey for ground beef since that’s what I had on hand and it’s healthier. The buns that I used were from Trader Joe’s and went great with the dish. They were fresh and fluffy, perfect for the tangy spoonful of turkey that was going to be shoved in between it. I did find that using an entire green bell pepper was a bit much, even for me. My DB probably would have liked it even better if I completely omitted it, but hey, you have to eat your greens somehow.

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Butter
2-1/2 pounds Ground Turkey
1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1-1/2 cup Ketchup
1 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional)
Tabasco Sauce (optional; To Taste)
Salt To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
Kaiser Rolls (I used burger buns)
Butter

Directions

Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat.
Add in the ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard. Toss in the onions, green pepper, and garlic, cook for a few minutes.
Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if using.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture in between the rolls and serve hot!

https://lovintheoven.com/turkey-sloppy-joes/

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