Cookin' With Cat #2

Well, I've been a terribly bad blogger, so it's time to jump back on the wagon. Kaiyo and I got so much good feedback from our last cooking adventure that we figured we'd go ahead and continue the series.

Today, we're making Monte Cubano sandwiches!

While I was home visiting my family last week, I grabbed their copy of the March 2009 Gourmet magazine, which is a real winner. Nearly every recipe in it looks like something you could actually make and eat! This sandwich from page 50 is the first thing we've tried, and it's super yummy. We're making two sandwiches here, so cut everything in half if you're not that hungry.

Start off by slicing some good bread into thick slices:

Then, spread the bottom slice of each sandwich with a little mustard:

Add sliced Swiss cheese and dill pickles:

And a few slices of ham and turkey:

Next, chop up a clove of garlic, mash it with a little salt, and mix it into a tablespoon of mayonnaise. Spread that on the other slice of bread:

Now for the fun part! Mix together an egg, a tablespoon of milk, and some salt and pepper, and soak the sandwich in the egg mixture, making sure to get both sides evenly coated:

Finally, fry the sandwiches up in a little butter, browning both sides:

These are really delicious, quick, and easy! Filling, too. We have half a sandwich left over.