Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Sandwiches!!

Yes, this weekend is July 4th.  That date seems to be synonymous with hot dogs & hamburgers and of course, other BBQ staples.  But if you're like me, you've already eaten your fair share of burgers and dogs this summer and may want to spice up your menu.

Last "Fun Sandwich Friday" my husband and I were on a mission to have something with buffalo sauce, but it was way too nice out to sit in a restaurant - so we decided to make our own Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Sandwiches!!

First we started with seasoning boneless, skinless chicken breasts with just a little salt, pepper and olive oil.

Next we set up our dredging station.  Most recipes call for egg and flour, but since we were out, we went with seasoned bread crumbs - a perfect swap!  Then we fried (yes, fried) the chicken about 75% of the way to get a nice golden crust and popped them in the oven at 425F for another 5-6 min, or until all the pink is gone.

While the chicken was finishing in the oven we made our own buffalo sauce.  Its super simple!  Just 1 cup of Franks Hot Sauce and 2 tbsp of butter.  Let it warm together to get nice and thick.

Once the sauce is done, coat the chicken in the delicious sauce.

And of course, you cannot forget your sandwich "accessories"!!  Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, etc...whatever your little heart desires!

Stack your sandwich nice and high on one of our burger buns - and don't forget a good amount of creamy, cool blue cheese!

And there you have it - an amazing at home version of your local pub favorite.  A great switch up to any summer BBQ!

Fun Sandwich Friday

I think we can all agree that dinners at home can become somewhat....repetitive.  You only have so much time, with so many ingredients, that your usual meals make it into your dinner rotation more than you'd like.  I get it.  Happens to me too.  So last summer I created Fun Sandwich Friday.  It was my way of using what we had in the house and creating a quick yet fun and tasty gourmet sandwich for dinner.  Serve with a side salad and you have yourself a great summer meal.

This past week I noticed I had some left over grilled chicken in the fridge.  Usually at the start of the week I'll grill a bunch of chicken breast and keep them for chicken salad, pizza toppings or a quick pasta add-in.  I thought "why not use the chicken on a sandwich!".  I then explored the rest of my kitchen and saw a few left over slices of prosciutto from pizza night.  Chicken & prosciutto - yes please!  I then remembered I bought some broccoli rabe from the market the day before......YES!  Dinner was ready to be assembled.

I reheated the chicken on the stove on low for about 1-2 min each side as to just warm it up but not over cook it.  I wanted to really kick up the flavor of the broccoli rabe, so I sauteed that with olive oil, fresh garlic and red pepper flakes.  My wonderful husband then suggested we turn our sandwich bread (French Demi's were baking that day) into buttery garlic bread.  How genius!!!  Our last touch was to drizzle some balsamic on top for some extra flavor.   So in just a few simple steps we turned left overs into a wonderful, gourmet sandwich.  We served it with a green chopped salad and BOOM - Fun Sandwich Friday has begun!!

Chicken, Broccoli Rabe and Prosciutto on Buttery Garlic Bread

Tribeca's 1, 5, 3....1 type of Tribeca Oven bread, 5 ingredients, 3 delicious possibilities!!

As Trade Show season approaches, we're starting to think of fun and creative ways to showcase our amazing artisan bread!  In this day in age, people are always looking for food that is easy to make, but also changes things ups a bit.  No one wants to eat the same things over and over, so we're making it OUR mission to show you how you can use 1 kind of Tribeca's bread, with a few simple ingredients, to make 3 different meal options!  Ready.  Set.  Go!  The first bread we tackled is our French Baton.

Our French Baton in a little shorter than your standard baguette, but much wider.  That makes it a great vehicle for not just dipping and crostini, but for sandwiches and hoagies.  It has a crunchy outside with a soft, silky inside.  The crumb structure on this is out of this world too!

We started with the ingredients - 5 simple ingredients all supermarkets have.  Canned Tomatoes, Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Basil and Prosciutto 

We started to throw around different ways to use these ingredients, while keeping it simple - and there are so many possibilities.  The great thing is everything we came up with - NO COOKING INVOLVED!!  Just a quick pop into the toaster or oven and you are good to go!

We thought bruschetta was a solid start.  Some diced fresh tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, pepper and olive oil on top of toasted French Batard slices, and you have yourself a simple yet elegant starter!  Shave some Parmesan cheese on top for a nice touch!

Rustic bread is the perfect vehicle for a hearty sandwich - or as we like to call them, a gum bleeder :)  A nice crusty outside, with a soft inside really goes a long way.  Using the same ingredients we created a pesto, mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich.  If you want, throw some prosciutto on there for an elegant twist.

Our 3rd and final creating is a french bread pizza.  Who doesn't love pizza, especially homemade!!  Spread out a nice thick layer of pesto (canned or homemade with your fresh basil), some canned San Marzano tomatoes (the best!) with some sliced mozzarella.  Add whatever toppings you want, throw in the oven or toaster until its nice and crunchy and the cheese is gooey!!  Great for a dinner adults and kids will love!

Stay tuned for next weeks Tribeca Meal Ideas using our Rosemary Bread!  What interesting ideas will we come up with next......???

Game Day Grub!

Its no secret around the bakery that I am a HUGE football fan.  So when it comes to a game day in my house, I love to go all out with lots of great food and drink.  I hate being stuck in the kitchen when the game is on and you have guests to entertain, so over the years I have perfected the art of crock-pot game day cooking!  Its the easiest way to make yummy food in large amounts and still be able to enjoy the game.  This year for the Super Bowl I went with Sausage, Peppers and Onions - with my own little twist of course!

Ingredients
*1 package of sweet (or hot) Italian sausage
*1 large green bell pepper
*1 large red bell pepper
*1 large sweet onion
*5 cloves of chopped garlic (I love garlic)
*1 tablespoon of olive oil
*1/2 cup of Marsala wine
*1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
*1 small can of diced tomatoes
*Pinch of hot pepper flakes (to your liking)
*Salt and Pepper (about 2 tsp each)

1.  I like to brown my sausage first - it makes it easier to cut them and also adds a bit more flavor.  Brown in a 425F oven for about 25 min.

2.  While the sausage is browning, slice up your peppers, onions and garlic.  Add to the crock pot with all the other ingredients listed above.  The Marsala wine will give it a nice sweetness and the Worcestershire adds a bit of a deeper flavor.  

3.  Once the sausage has turned a nice deep golden color, take it out of the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before handling.  Slice the sausages length wise and put directly in the crock pot.  Mix well.  Cook on high for about 3-4 hours, or until the vegetables get nice and soft and the ingredients have made a rich yummy broth for dipping.

4.  And of course, no meal would be complete without our BREAD.  We served this on a crusty Rustic Ciabatta Hero with a side of baby greens.  I like to have a small bowl of the broth/sauce on the side to dip!

Sprinkle sandwich and salad with graded cheese and you have yourself a game day winner!

Bacon & Bread. Enough said.

Nothing warms our hearts more than the amazing smells that come out of Tribeca's bakery everyday!  Really...we feel lucky that our office consists of ovens that bake thousands upon thousands of loaves of bread per day.  If you come into work in a bad mood, that is quickly turned around by the nutty, warm, hot out of the oven scents that fill our halls. 


Nothing (and I mean nothing) comes a close second to that smell the way crisp bacon does.  So, why not put them together??  We had just produced our Herb Stirato Squares, which really are the most perfect sandwich rolls ever!  Made with a blend of herbs and focaccia dough, they bring any sandwich to the next level.  I wanted to make a "fun" sandwich for dinner, switching it up from the standard pasta or rice dishes we usually make.  We decided upon a Turkey & Avocado BLT!!  This is the perfect mix of healthy (what, lettuce and tomato count!) and hearty.  Serve with a baby green salad and you really have a great treat for a week night dinner!

A foodies first....

Ok....here goes nothing!!  I have to admit...Tribeca Oven is full of foodies.  We love to eat it, make it, talk about it...but we've never blogged about it!  So, this is our first attempt at blogging.  We hope to not make a mess of this page, but more importantly, we hope to bring you some of our truly amazing artisan bread news and wonderful recipe & pairing suggestions.  This page is not for the carb-less, South Beach, Atkins friendly crew!  

We love gluten!  We love carbs!  We love to eat!