Sandwiches from Sept 00??

[Denise]

Has anyone made any of these? The Monte Cristo looked particularly good. Any reviews??

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[LIsaP]

Hi,
I made the tuna melt-it was great!
My sister made the Monte Cristo and it looked and smelled wonderful! I will try that one next!

[Ralph]

Very enthusiastic thumbs up for the turkey club. Very easy & quick to make & delicious. I made one modification: I can't stand processed american cheese, so I substituted sliced sharp cheddar from the deli counter.

[Denise]

Thanks for the feedback! I bought the stuff to make the Monte Cristos this weekend. I love to get this when I eat out....never thought of making it myself!

[SandyDee]

I would really like to try the Monte Cristo also. Can anyone recommend a good low calorie side dish to serve with this one?

[Beth H]

As for side dishes with the sandwiches, CL has had some great macaroni and potato salad recipes over the years. If you wanted something really easy, you could serve those no-fat potato chips. (called "wow" I think) They are really good -- it's unbelievable that they have no fat. Of course, I guess that olestra (the fake fat that makes them taste good) can give some people unpleasant side effects. So far, I have not experienced any of these and have become addicted!

[CrystalB]

I also made the Monte Cristo and served it w/Grace's slaw. Both were a hit!!!

[Grace]

Oh Crystal -- you guys make me laugh! I'm glad that cole slaw is such a hit, and I've been dying to make those Monte Christos myself, and because it sounds good together, I think I'll whip up a batch of cole slaw too! Thanks for the suggestion..

Grace

[SandyDee]

The slaw does sound good. Beth I am addicted to the WOWS as well. They are as good as the real thing and I never have had any side effects from them either. That would be a good idea as well.

[Denise]

Another thumbs up for the Monte Cristo. I got a disbelieving "No Way!" when I told my boyfriend that it was much lighter then the one from our favorite resuarant. "But it tastes just the same!"

[CrystalB]

Grace-
I have made your cole slaw countless times this summer. I have brought it to every bbq I've gone to, it's different than the ordinary mac/potato salad and everyone loves it!! Thanks again for passing along the recipe!!

[ElinorC]

I'll second the previous comment. I've made the slaw several times and it's always a hit! Thanks again.

[RunnerKim]

A low-fat side dish I almost always serve with sandwiches is a baked fries kind of thing. I simply slice a potato and lay in a single layer on a sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 20+ minutes (depends on how thick you slice and how done you like them). I sometimes sprinkle salt and pepper on them or some other seasoning. Serve with ketchup. I love these and they're non-fat.

Kim

[greta]

http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/rolleyes.gif
i was at work yesterday when i decided to make the monte cristo sandwich. well, i did a recipe search, printed out the recipe, got the ingredients...when i got home, i realized that it was a different recipe than the one in this month's issue.
it was delicious nonetheless.
the 2 major differences were: 1. it called for turkey (in addition to the ham and cheese) and 2. the sauce was made w/ dijan, red currant jelly, lemon juice and water.
i'll have to try this month's recipe when i run out of the jelly--red currant, how often will i use that?!? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Wendy w]

Like RunnerKim, I also make oven fries. I use olive oil flavored spray and really enjoy them with paprika and celery salt! Sometimes, I will use low fat ranch dressing instead of ketchup.

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[Grace]

Greta

Red currant jelly makes a wonderful glaze for fruit tarts and cakes - just put it in a saucepan, heat it gently and brush it with a pastry brush over fresh fruits that are placed on top of a fruit tart...let me know if you need a recipe for the tarts, but just thought I'd give you an idea for all that extra currant jelly! (I'd probably eat it on toast or pancakes, though, since I LOVE red currants! I have a red currant bush in my backyard! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Grace

[CathyS]

WendyW, the celery salt sound yummy, I'll have to try that. I like to make my oven fries on a pizza stone. I really think they turn out crispier that way.
CathyS

[AndreaU]

Love the Monte Cristo. I can still remember the first time I ever had one (about 20 years ago at a restaurant in Walt Disney World)... strange the things one remembers. Anyway, when I make a MC, I'll use raspberry preserves since I don't usually have red currant on hand.

[MOuellette]

I think I am in the minority, but I wasn't that crazy about the Monte Cristo. I thought the egg made it taste a bit too much like French Toast. My wife just put a little margarine on the bread and fried it that way and we both enjoyed her crispy sandwich more than my soggy one.

[Deedy]

What's Grace's slaw? Guess I'm too new to have that recipe...would someone please clue me in. Thanks in advance.

[CrystalB]

Here's Grace slaw recipe!! Enjoy!!

1 (I think it's 16 oz?) bag of Dole shredded cabbage and carrots (or any brand)
- or -
2 bags of that broccoslaw stuff (also great - probably has more vitamins)

1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup non-fat mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 Tblsp. cider vinegar
2-1/2 Tblsp. fresh lemon juice

Mix the dressing ingredients well in a small bowl with a wire whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is creamy. Pour over the cabbage or broccoslaw and toss together well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours (but I think it's still great even if you eat it right away, which I always do!!)

[Wendy w]

Thanks Crystal for posting Grace's slaw! CathyS, I will have to try suing the pizza stone for the fries, thanks for the idea! I absolutely love this bb, I have learned so much here and love interacting with fellow "foodies"!