Fall Off (the wagon) Fridays with this Chicago Style Italian Grinder
Ingredients
  • 2Tablespoons Felippo Berio Olive OilOlive oil helps decrease the total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.
  • 1loaf Sourdough Baguette or French Baguette
  • 1Package Volpi SalamiYou can get it from the deli also.
  • 1Package Capoccola/CoppaYou can get it from the deli also.
  • 1Package ProsciuttoYou can get it from the deli also.
  • 1Multi-pack 4 Italian Cheese PackBelgioioso-Fontina, Asiago, Parmesan, Provolone
  • 1 TomatoTomatoes- studies have discovered that high levels of lycopene in the blood are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in both men and women.
  • 1Bunch garlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
  • 1Package Fresh Basil LeavesBasil has so many beneficial properties, immune booster, blood vessel protector, and antioxidents.
  • Blended OlivesOlives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. Studies show that they are good for the heart.
  • Hot or Mild Giardiniera
  • Avocado MayonnaiseHellmann’s Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Dressing combines a blend of oils (avocado, canola, and soy). It is high in Omega-3’s which are good for your heart.
  • 1Teaspoon Dried or Fresh OreganoOregano treats inflammation in the body.
Instructions
Pre-Sandwich tasks
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Next cut your bread, tomato, and wash your basil.
  2. Then, take whole bunch of garlic, wrap it into foil, drizzle olive oil over it, close, and bake 30-40 minutes.
  3. Remove garlic from the oven, remove casing, and add 75% of the cloves to a bowl or plate and mash with a fork. Add 3-4 Tablespoons of avocado mayo to a bowl then add the roasted garlic, and sprinkle some oregano on top and stir.
Chicago Style Italian Grinder
  1. First, either brush or drizzle olive oil to the interior and exterior of the baguette.
  2. Starting from the bottom, first, add the layers of cheese, any flavor you desire, but at least 2-3 pieces. Next, the prosciutto1-2 pieces, then capicola, 2-3 pieces then another layer of cheeses, then add then salami.
  3. Then, spread the garlic mayo underneath the top of the bread.
  4. Next, wrap loosely in aluminum foil, almost tented and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, raise the oven temp to 375 and bake open for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  5. Lastly, remove from the oven, add fresh sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, remainder of the roasted garlic cloves, and hot/mild giardiniera….so unbelievably delicious, I Fell Off the Damn Wagon On Thursday after making it….AKA, Lacked All Self Control, It Is That GOOD….Enjoy!!!

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