Mortadella And Fig Focaccianini Recipes

Steps:

• For the fig spread: Bring the figs, 1 cup water, balsamic and sugar to a simmer in a small pot. Simmer until the figs rehydrate and the liquid reduces and thickens, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Once cool, place in a food processor and puree until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.
• For the sandwich build: Preheat a griddle over medium-low heat or heat a panini press. Slice 1 focaccia square in half. Place a thin layer of the fig spread on the inside of both halves. Place a couple slices of cheese on the bottom, and then place 4 ounces mortadella on top. Close and lightly brush the bread with olive oil. Griddle the sandwich until golden and warm, about 4 minutes a side. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Grab daintily with one hand and bite like a maniac.

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the lower middle position and set the oven to high broil. Line a sheet pan with foil.
• Brush both sides of each bagel half with the olive oil. Schmear the fig jam on the top of each bagel half, crust to crust. Place on the lined sheet pan. Layer 2 slices of the fontina across the entire top of each bagel half. Next, sprinkle the diced mortadella over the cheese. Broil until the mortadella starts to crisp up and the cheese becomes bubbly, about 5 minutes. Once perfect, top with the giardiniera relish and serve!

Steps:

• For the crepe: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add the flour in parts, then slowly add the milk, sugar, melted butter and salt. Let rest for 30 minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup of the batter to a 12-inch nonstick skillet and cook crepe on one side for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping. Repeat for the remaining batter.
• For the chutney: In a saute pan, over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add the wine, brown sugar, cinnamon, apples, star anise, cloves and salt and pepper. Allow this mixture to cook and reduce/fuse the flavors together for 20 minutes. Then add the remaining butter.
• For the sausage: Heat an oiled cast-iron pan over medium heat and brown the sausage on all sides until cooked through, about 8 minutes, then remove and reserve. Add the sage to the hot sausage grease until crisp, 10 to 15 seconds, and remove to paper towel with a slotted spoon.
• For the sandwich build: Lay out the warm crepes and place a sausage in the center, add a dollop of mascarpone on top and roll like a pig in a blanket. Place some apple compote on top and garnish with some fried sage-kill it with a knife and fork!!

Steps:

• Slice the roll in half horizontally. Spread the Jalapeno Honey Mustard on the lid only. Layer on the mortadella, muenster, peppers and lettuce. Close the lid and slice into halves or quarters, depending on who's hungry.
• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey and jalapenos. Use right away or store for up to a week in the fridge.