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Taking the bull by the horns, I'm suggesting a review dinner - Sept. B'days seem to be folks that don't come around much, so maybe some of us will be interested in having some fun with this - hope so!!

All are from the Sandwiches & Salads book.

Bistro Sandwiches
Makes 4 sandwiches

Prepare; brush with & broil:
1 recipe vinaigrette, see below
4 slices French bread 1” thick, cut on the bias
2 T. olive oil
Salt to taste

Spread; Divide; Toss:
4 tsp. Dijon mustard, divided
4 oz. ham, thinly sliced, divided
2 oz. Guyere cheese, sliced, divided
6 cups mesclun salad greens
1 cup torn fresh basil
2 T. chopped fresh chives
1 T. chopped fresh thyme

Add; Poach:
2 T. white wine vinegar
4 eggs

Preheat broiler to high; bring a large sauté pan filled halfway with water to a simmer over medium heat.

Prepare vinaigrette and set aside. Brush 1 side of each bread slice with oil and season with salt. Arrange slices, oiled side up, on a baking sheet and broil until toasted, 2 minutes.

Spread each toast slice with 1 tsp. Dijon, then divide ham and cheese among slices. Roil until cheese bubbles and begins to brown, 2 minutes. Meanwhile, toss salad greens with herb with some vinaigrette in a bowl and divide salad among 4 plates. Place a sandwich on each serving of salad.

Add vinegar to simmering water, carefully slip in eggs (one at a time), and poach until whites are set and yolks are set but still slightly runny, 3-5 minutes. Remove each egg with a slotted spoon, blot lightly with a towel, and place on sandwiches.

Tomato Vinaigrette (makes 1/2 cup):
1/4 cup tomato, seeded, chopped
3 T. red wine vinegar
3 T. olive oil
1 T. honey
1 T. Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Pulse all ingred. in a blender or food processor until smooth; chill until ready to use.

And for dessert -

Coffee Floats
Makes 4 floats

Brew and Chill:
6 cups strong coffee

Pour Coffee Over:
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 pint good-quality vanilla, cinnamon, or coffee ice cream

Garnish with (Optional):
Cocoa powder, Cookie sticks, chocolate-covered coffee beans, or shaved chocolate

(Jean’s note: a little vanilla vodka would not be out of order here also!!)

Brew coffee and chill until cold.
Pour 1 1/2 cups chilled coffee over 1 T. chocolate syrup and 2 scoops of ice cream per float. Garnish floats as desired.

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This menu sounds easy, fast, fun and really summery!! Anyone interested?
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#17
  Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th cjs Taking the bull by t...
I am all over this!!!
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  Re: Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th DFen911 I am all over this!!...
Oh good!! I think it'll be a fun one.
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  Re: Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th cjs Oh good!! I think it...
I feel bad I haven't done the last one...sorry Denise...but I am soooo liking the sounds of the whole meal! I think that's what I like about this one...it's doable for one meal.
Daphne
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  Re: Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th Gourmet_Mom I feel bad I haven't...
BUMP!

Still got a little over a week to participate!
Daphne
Keep your mind wide open.
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  Re: Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th Gourmet_Mom BUMP![br][br]Still g...
Thanks Daphne and then the Mystery dinner - it's so fun to have these to look forward to. Especially since most of our dinners for a month or so are going to be cleaning out the freezer. I don't know how all the dishes get away from me in there!!!
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  Re: Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th cjs Thanks Daphne and th...
I'm so excited for this dinner but might not be able to wait till the 7th I may cave and buy the ingredients tomorrow and make this for this weekend.
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  Re: Dinner to be Reviewed Monday, Sept. 7th DFen911 I'm so excited for t...
Denise, only the review is due the 7th - we all can cook it anytime after someone posts a review dinner.
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