Italian Sandwich Recipes

"You'll be sorry you didn't grow up in Chicago, and eat one of those wonderful beef sandwiches from Carm's. This tastes identical. This wonderful recipe came from my sister Linda knowing how homesick I am for Chicago food. Start cooking 18 hours before you want to eat."

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Ingredients: beef consomme, French bread...

"When I got my George Foreman grill, I made up this recipe to be like the ones that I had bought. It has been a big hit with everyone."

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Ingredients: deli turkey, deli ham...

"My Mom made these often when I was growing up and I have always loved them! I think this is the most authentic and traditional way to make these.Traditional Sausage and Peppers do NOT have tomato sauce! We always ate them on Italian sub rolls with mustard but you could eat these alone with good crusty bread on the side. This serves 8 and can easily..."

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Ingredients: dried oregano, hot Italian sausages...

"When Friday morning rolls around we on the farm rejoice -- and although for us this isn't the end of the week, (our Saturdays are really busy) there is a certain celebratory aura that overtakes us. This egg sandwich was the brain child of Giada De Laurentiis but adapted for fast paced life here on the farm. I often make my own sauce from the summer..."

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Ingredients: pepper, eggs, garlic...

"Sandwich big enough to feed a crowd. You can make this up to 24 hours ahead, and just unwrap, slice and enjoy. Perfect for picnics."

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Ingredients: cider vinegar, pepper...

"Philly is not only famous for cheesesteaks. Another famous favorite is Hot Roast Pork Sandwiches! After searching the web for the recipe and not finding it, I came up with this and the results were fabulous and authentic tasting. This is also delicious served as a main dish instead of for sandwiches...you may want to slice it thicker and add a side..."

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Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, boneless pork roast...

"I don't live in South Philadelphia, but my neighbor did. He tells me this is as close to the 'real deal' as you can get... (actually he says better, because Tony Luke's cooks the broccoli rabe too much)Tony Luke's is a walk-up sandwich joint down at Front and Oregon in South Philadelphia...You don't get more "South Philly" than this! People..."

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Ingredients: cracked black pepper, fresh parsley...

"Portillo's restaurant, in Chicago, are famous for their beef sandwiches. This would be one of those dishes you could make for your family and freeze leftovers for another meal."

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Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"If you have an electric panini maker then use it for this, if not you need two skillets, one heavy cast iron skillet or similar for the top to weigh down the panini. This makes a perfect lunch or light dinner. Plan ahead the chicken needs to marinade for 1 hour before cooking....this works with a George Foreman grill, just make certain to hold down..."

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Ingredients: dried Italian seasoning, garlic...

"I found this recipe years ago and it's still one of DH's favorite dishes and it's very easy to make."

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Ingredients: pizza dough, turkey breast...

"Quick and easy, but oh so good! A family favorite. I prefer homemade Italian Dressing (my variation of Recipe #20158, see my review there) but others in the family prefer store bought."

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Ingredients: ham, pepperoni, turkey...