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For those of you who are unfamiliar with Food For Thought - here is a relatively brief description of the thread and the idea behind it.
Originally I thought I would offer up some ideas for different meals to go with each Steelers game. Ideally it has some kind of theme to go with the team we're playing against - or sometimes I'll write something for a specific Steeler.
The first year I did this the Steelers returned to the Super Bowl and a victory against the Seahawks....did my recipes have anything to do with that....probalby not - but (for now) I'm not tempting fate either way.
I try to keep these recipes very simple - but I'm also trying to offer up some interesting alternatives to Pizza and Burgers.
Please feel free to include or add recipes onto this thread - it's not intended to be solely "my thing" - however I do strive to add a new recipe for all the Steeler games and the bye week.
For our first pre-season game, we'll kick things off simply with a twist on a Ham & Cheese Sandwich......why Ham you ask....because we're playing the Hogs aren't we --- that and the Red Peppers add a nice color theme to the team we're playing this week.
This first recipe goes out to former Redskin (and Giant, I had forgotten) Ryan Clark. Ryan has been one of those unsung Steelers for the past few seasons, that probably isn't appreciated enough for his contributions.....especially with #43 making all of the incredible plays....hats off to you Mr. Clark.
Ryan's "Red Pepper" Sandwich
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons mayonnaise, or condiment of your choice (optional)
2 slices sourdough bread
2 slices provolone cheese
2 thin slices ham
1/2 roasted red pepper packed in oil, drained and sliced
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.
Directions:
1.Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each slice of bread. On one slice of bread, place one slice of provolone cheese, then ham, red peppers, and the other slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread with the mayonnaise facing the filling. Butter the outsides of the sandwich, and sprinkle a little bit of Parmesan cheese onto the butter.
2.Heat a skillet over medium heat until warm. Fry the sandwich on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted. If you have an indoor grill, this sandwich may be grilled that way also. Cut the sandwich in half, and serve.
Originally I thought I would offer up some ideas for different meals to go with each Steelers game. Ideally it has some kind of theme to go with the team we're playing against - or sometimes I'll write something for a specific Steeler.
The first year I did this the Steelers returned to the Super Bowl and a victory against the Seahawks....did my recipes have anything to do with that....probalby not - but (for now) I'm not tempting fate either way.
I try to keep these recipes very simple - but I'm also trying to offer up some interesting alternatives to Pizza and Burgers.
Please feel free to include or add recipes onto this thread - it's not intended to be solely "my thing" - however I do strive to add a new recipe for all the Steeler games and the bye week.
For our first pre-season game, we'll kick things off simply with a twist on a Ham & Cheese Sandwich......why Ham you ask....because we're playing the Hogs aren't we --- that and the Red Peppers add a nice color theme to the team we're playing this week.
This first recipe goes out to former Redskin (and Giant, I had forgotten) Ryan Clark. Ryan has been one of those unsung Steelers for the past few seasons, that probably isn't appreciated enough for his contributions.....especially with #43 making all of the incredible plays....hats off to you Mr. Clark.
Ryan's "Red Pepper" Sandwich
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons mayonnaise, or condiment of your choice (optional)
2 slices sourdough bread
2 slices provolone cheese
2 thin slices ham
1/2 roasted red pepper packed in oil, drained and sliced
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.
Directions:
1.Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each slice of bread. On one slice of bread, place one slice of provolone cheese, then ham, red peppers, and the other slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread with the mayonnaise facing the filling. Butter the outsides of the sandwich, and sprinkle a little bit of Parmesan cheese onto the butter.
2.Heat a skillet over medium heat until warm. Fry the sandwich on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted. If you have an indoor grill, this sandwich may be grilled that way also. Cut the sandwich in half, and serve.
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