1 Out of 101 {A Gooseberry Patch Review & Giveaway Day 1}

Yay!!!! Just typing the words "Gooseberry and Patch" make me smile from ear to ear. If you aren't a fan or familiar w/ them yet, you will be by the end of this post! I was so thrilled when Gooseberry Patch approached me to review another one of their fabulous cook books (and don't worry, they sent another to share!), 101 Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches.

This book is FULL of great easy to make recipes that any home cook would love. With sections for each of the title categories but a great bonus "Terrific Toppings" for fabulous finishers, each page is more yummy than the last! If you are a fellow soup, salad and sandwich lover like me, you need this book! Thumbing through it I has so much trouble deciding on just a couple to try! Okay, I'll be honest, I chose 2 to try for this review, and will definitely be making more, especially when warmer weather finally comes to Indiana. (If you're reading this, Mother Nature, that can be any time now!)

The first recipe I'm sharing has officially become my new lunch obsession/go to mid day meal. This sandwich caught my eye immediately b/c of the arugula. Have you tried arugula before? Well, although I'd heard of it many times and watched it being used in recipes on tv a lot, I never had. And I thought this was the perfect opportunity. Arugula is an aromatic salad green, and I think has been best described as having a little "peppery" taste; and now I know for myself that's true; and I love it! It is a great substitution for lettuce on any sandwich, and makes a tasty little salad itself! The extra flavor it gives is so smooth and delicate it's not overpowering at all. I look forward to always keeping some on hand so I can make this sandwich any time the mood strikes me. And if the last few weeks are any indication, that will be often! Be sure to stop by and visit Gooseberry Patch for many more delicious recipes and cook books. You can also find them on Facebook and of course, their blog.

All - American Sandwiches 
1 1/2 TBS olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
3 1/2 TBS red wine vinegar
6 c. arugula leaves, divided ( I used baby)
3/4 c. mayo
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 ciabatta rolls, halved (I used onion & poppyseed flavored)
3/4 lb. thinly sliced smoked deli turkey
3/4 c. crumbled blue cheese

Heat oil in a skillet over medium- high heat. Add onions and saute until soft and lightly golden. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Set aside. Chop enough arugula to equal 1 cup. Stir in mayo; season w/ salt and pepper. Spread arugula mixture over cut sides of rolls. Divide turkey evenly among bottom halves of rolls. Top w/cheese, onion mixture, remaining arugula and top of rolls.
*NOTE* I left the onions raw b/c I love the crunch and flavor. Because of this, I added the vinegar to the mayo mixture.

Shared on It's A Keeper Mar. 8, 2012
Shared on Miz Helen's Country Cottage Mar. 8, 2012
Shared on Amee's Savory Dish Mar. 9, 2012
Shared on The Country Cook Mar. 9, 2012

Sandwich at Very Good Recipes
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Now for the Giveaway!!

Rules:

1. This contest is open to US Residents 18 and older ONLY.

2. The winner will be chosen by Random.org 

3. The winner will be notified by email and Facebook. He/she will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

4. When leaving comments for entries, they MUST BE SEPARATE ones AND include an email address so it's easy for me to find the winner. If entries are together, it will only count as (1) and if no email, entry will not be considered.

5. If any of the extra entries are items you are already doing, please just remind me!

Contest Ends: March 22, 2012


1 Lucky Winner Will Receive:
(1) 101 Soups, Salads and Sandwiches
and
(1) 2012 Gooseberry Patch Calendar

Mandatory Entry:

1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite sandwich!!

Extra Entries:

1. Follow Gooseberry Patch on Twitter. Leave a comment saying you've done so.

2. Become a fan of Gooseberry on Facebook. Leave a comment when you've done so.

3.Leave a comment on Gooseberry's blog. Then come back here and leave a comment telling me you've done so.

4. Join the Gooseberry Patch Circle of Friends email club. Leave a comment here when you have.

5. Follow EMM through GFC, Linky Followers, or Networked Blogs. Homepage, left hand side. Leave a comment when you have.

6. Follow EMM on Twitter. Leave a comment when you are.

7. Follow me on Pinterest and leave a comment.

That makes up to 8 entries per person!!!

Good Luck!

DISCLAIMER* Gooseberry  Patch provided me with (2) cookbooks, one to keep and review and one to giveaway. Plus the bonus calendar. The opinions and thoughts are all mine.