"The Sandwich"

To finally actually answer the poll that I posted so long ago and that didn't have a clear winner, here it is. "The Sandwich"is the name we affectionately call a concoction that we have been eating for years now. The inspiration for this sandwich, I'm not ashamed to say, comes from Martha Stewart. She may have gone to jail and to many of the more hardcore Foodies she might be the Antichrist, but she does occasionally come up with some tasty meals/treats. 

  

This sandwich has become a bit of comfort food for us and has never lost it's appeal. Everyone we have shared this will agree this is a delicious 'sammie'. The ingredients may vary and there is no set amount or combination, so here is the basic outline of "The Sandwich".

What's in It:

• 1 Loaf Ciabatta Bread (the Fresher the better)
• Approx. 1/4 lb Prosciutto (Paper Thin)
• Sm. Jar Artichokes in Olive Oil
• Couple Handfuls of Arugula or 'Spring Mix'
• Handful Roasted Peppers (Slices)
• 3 Med-Large Balls of Fresh Mozzarella (Sliced) Buffalo is possible
• 1/2 Sm. Red Onion (thinly Sliced)
• 2 Med Vine-Ripened Tomato (sliced)
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar (good stuff if you got it)
• Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper

What to do with It:

1. Slice the bread and sprinkle Olive Oil on the bottom half, Balsamic on the top
2. Layer on the Prosciutto, then the Artichokes and Pepper, then Tomatoes 
3. Season with S & P, then add onion and a splash of Olive Oil
4. Add on the greens then the Mozzarella, season again
5. Place top half of Ciabatta
6. Cover with towel and then put something heavy on top - this mushes all the goodness together and combines the flavors along with making the sandwich thin enough to fit in your mouth

Enjoy!! I know you will!!