Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

Sure, I coulda got a sub for lunch. But I wasn’t in the mood for all that bread. Plus I’m all about making my lunch at home. I work here. I’m not going out to grab a sandwich. So I made a Jimmy John’s Country Club sub in a tub instead! And boy was it a mighty delicious salad! Fresh ingredients, ready in no time. And heck, I even felt better after eating it!

Note: I am a lunchmeat fiend. I admit, I often can be accused of putting too much on my subs. And now I can be accused of doing it on my sub salads, too. You can feel free to adjust the amounts to make you happy!

Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

The No-Bread Zone

Everything is here on my Jimmy John’s Country Club sub in a tub that can be found on the store-made sandwich. I chop the lettuce and tomatoes the day before. On the day of lunch I just cut up some meat and cheese, add a little salt and pepper and I’m ready! Oh yeah! Dressing! For the dressing I just grab whatever suits my fancy! This isn’t complicated. Just a nice way to change up my regular salad rotation.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

…Except

Ok, I kind of lied. I do have one rule. But it’s not just about this salad. It’s about all salads. And that is: Season it. Always add a little salt and pepper to your salad at the end. Greens need seasoning. Tomatoes need it too. And so do onions. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but add some.

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Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub
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Jimmy John’s Country Club Sub In A Tub

Fresh and delicious!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sub in a tub
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 173kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the onion and tomato.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1089IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Fix Enchiladas

There was a bit of disagreement in our household when it came to these quick fix enchiladas. Me, I loved them. They reminded me a bit of the Mexican-style TV dinners from Swanson’s from years ago. Nothing fancy. Not even close to it. But something about them hit the spot and I found myself eating them with a smile on my face. My wife, not so much. She wanted more meaty filling. I get that but it sure didn’t stop me from cleaning my plate!

Quick Fix Enchiladas

More Stuff!

You could just go with cheese on top of your quick fix enchiladas. They’re good just like that. Or you can make them ‘fancy’. Add some fresh ingredients. Different cheeses. Extra enchilada sauce. These can be as plain and simple as you want, or you can jazz them up a bit.

Swanson's Mexican Style Frozen Dinner

Freshly shredded cheese melts the best. It helps give this dish a fancier feel to it. And it’s gooey-er, too. And that’s a good thing. I just put some chunks of cheese into my shredder. A few quick grinds and boom! Awesome super-meltable cheese!

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More Heat!

Craving some more kick to your enchiladas? Then go for it! Besides a few good shakes of hot sauce, there’s a lot more you can do to bring some spiciness to each and every bite. Fresh (or pickled) jalapenos are great. Just slice or chop them and put them on top. Seed them if you want. Leave the seeds in for more heat.

You can use pepper jack or habanero jack cheese instead of cheddar for some added heat. Grab hot enchilada sauce instead of medium or mild and you’ve got even more spice. Spicy guacamole is another great way to kick them up.

It’s not difficult to make these your way. You’ve got the blank canvas for your favorite flavors (and heat level). Explore and experiment!

My Mexican rice is a great side dish to serve alongside these enchiladas!

Quick Fix Enchiladas
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Quick Fix Enchiladas

Easy and filling!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Mexican, quick fix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 144kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 taquitos beef or chicken. frozen
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 19 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • toppings for serving. chopped lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, guacamole… your favorites!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Spoon the beans into the bottom of the dish and, using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread them out evenly. Don't go crazy about it, just get them spread around. A few gaps here and there are okay.
  • Add the taquitos. You'll create one long line perpendicular to the longest edge of the pan. You should be able to fit 16 in that row. The last four go parallel to the longest edge, in between the tops of the other taquitos and the edge of the pan.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over the tops, getting it distributed easily.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the tops with the cheese and bake another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before serving with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buttery Smash Burgers

It was un-complicated dinner here. It had been a long day. I just wanted to step outside, fire up my grill with a griddle, and make some buttery smash burgers. Uncomplicated doesn’t mean un-tasty. Buttery buns with buttery patties and a little cheese and onion were all I needed. I could’ve loaded them up, lettuce, tomato, that stuff. But not today. Just give me easy. And good.

Buttery Smash Burgers

It’s Really Easy

The ingredient list for these buttery smash burgers may seem longer than your average burgers but they aren’t that complicated. They’re pretty easy. And fun. And mighty tasty. You don’t have to put everything on your burgers. Heck, you can keep them as simple as you like.

The equipment

Here’s the equipment I use. You can get by using two cast iron skillets. Use a larger skillet for cooking the burgers, and a smaller one to smash the burgers and keep them flat. Since I’m a cooking gadget collector, I prefer to use a few more tools.

The griddle

First, a griddle. You can buy griddles that sit on top of your grill grates or ones that replace them. Just about every grill I have has a griddle on it. I use them for a lot of things, not just smash burgers. You want one that can be placed over the hottest part of your grill so it gets screaming hot.

Of course, you can also buy a dedicated griddle, such as a Blackstone or Weber Slate.

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A burger press

Next, you need a burger press. You can use a heavy cast iron skillet, like I mentioned. Or get a burger press. For easy cleanup I wrap mine in foil first. When I’m done, just peel off the foil and toss. Super easy. Get a press that’s at least big enough to cover two burgers. You only smash one at a time, but if you want to keep them flat, you want to rest the press on top so bigger (and heavier) is better. Plus I’ve found that a bigger, heavier press tends to stay on the burgers whereas a smaller, lighter one is hard to keep centered on the burgers, especially if you have a bunch of them cooking at once.

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A dome

Next up, a dome. While not 100% required, it does speed the time it takes to melt the cheese and it does it in a nice even fashion. In my opinion you don’t really need one if you’re using a super melty cheese, such as American, but for thicker slices like say a deli pepper jack, you want the cheese to melt before you over-cook the burger and that’s where a dome comes in handy.

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Cleaning time!

Lastly, you need something to clean your griddle. I like to clean mine when I’m done cooking, but you can do it at the start instead. I use one of these pad holders with a griddle cleaning pad. Then I add a bit of water to my griddle then use the pad (connected to the holder) to scrub off any big chunks and get up some of the grease. I don’t go crazy with it, I always heat the heck out of my griddle before cooking, but I get the worst. The long arm on the pad holder makes it perfect for scrubbing a hot griddle, too.

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My copycat of McAlister’s potato salad is a great side dish for these burgers!

Buttery Smash Burgers
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Buttery Smash Burgers

Easy. And good.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword smash burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 324kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, divided
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 pound ground beef divided into 4 ounce balls
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 teaspoons ketchup more or less, to taste, divided
  • 4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard more or less, to taste, divided
  • 4 teaspoons mayonnaise more or less, to taste, divided
  • 12 dill pickle chips divided
  • ½ cup iceberg lettuce shredded, divided
  • 8 slices tomato divided
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced, divided

Instructions

For the smash burgers

  • Fire up your grill for medium-high heat. Place a griddle or a large cast iron pan over the highest heat.
  • Spread half of the butter on the cut sides of the buns.
  • Add the buns to the griddle cut-sides down and grill until nicely toasted. Remove to a plate.
  • Add remaining butter to the griddle and swirl it around as it melts.
  • Add the balls of ground beef. Let them cook untouched for 2 minutes then flatten out with a spatula or burger press.
  • Season the tops liberally with salt and pepper and cook another minute.
  • Flip the patties and season again.
  • Let the patties cook until you start to notice a little char along the edges.
  • Top patties with cheese and let cook another 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
  • Remove the patties and place on bun bottoms.
  • Add remaining ingredients to assemble the burgers.
  • Devour immediately.

Notes

After you make a few smash burgers the process becomes very easy and always delivers great results.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole

I’m not saying that I’ve given up on beef smash burgers. But with burgers like these cheddar jalapeno chicken burgers with guacamole, I find myself eating them a bit less and less of the beef versions these days. These chicken burgers pack crazy wonderful flavor in every bite. And a little heat. The patties are tender and juicy. As a bid to my beefy smash burgers, I like to get a bit of a ‘crust’ on the outsides. A little crunchy texture to offset that great chicken. Some guacamole to cool off from the jalapeno. These burgers do not disappoint. They’re easy to assemble, easy to cook and darned easy to eat.

Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole

To The Moon

I kept the toppings on my cheddar jalapeno chicken burgers with guacamole pretty simple. Guac. Onion. Done. I could’ve kept going. Pile it on. You can do whatever you want. Cheese. Lettuce. Sour cream. However you like. The patties are so flavorful that I didn’t want to hide them.

Depending on your ground chicken, you might want to add a bit of breadcrumbs to the meat mixture to help firm it up. Don’t go crazy with it. I form my patties and put them in the fridge overnight to help them ‘set up’. Otherwise they tend to fall apart as I put them on the grill. I handle them fairly gingerly. Unlike my beef patties, which I can kind of manhandle without worries, the chicken patties can fall apart fairly easily. And they like to stick. But with a little patience and care, they always turn out fantastic!

You’ll want to be careful flipping your burgers. Let them get a good char on them before the first (and last) flip. Don’t go flippin’ crazy. Just once is all they need. The more you flip, the better the chances of burger disaster. So do it once, gently, and let them do their thing.

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Serve these burgers with some of my super-cheesy Velveeta Tex-Mex rice on the side!

Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole
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Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole

Add a bit of breadcrumbs if your patty mixture is too moist.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken burgers, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 334kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken burgers

  • 1 pound ground chicken I prefer 85/15. If you use leaner chicken you might have to add a bit of breadcrumbs to help form patties.
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons jalapeño seeded, finely chopped. I used an entire medium jalapeno for extra heat.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • guacamole

Other toppings

  • sour cream
  • lettuce chopped or pieces
  • red onions sliced
  • salsa
  • bacon

Instructions

  • Heat a grill or griddle over medium heat.
  • Place chicken into a medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients up to the buns. Using your hands, gently mix everything together. You want the ingredients to be distributed evenly throughout but try to not overwork the chicken.
  • Form chicken into 4 equally-sized patties. They'll end up around 5 ounces each.
  • Grill burgers for 5-7 minutes per side or until temperature reaches 165 F as measured in several spots.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Slather cut sides of buns with guacamole. Now is not the time to be shy with it.
  • Add patties and any other desired toppings and serve.

Notes

Don’t be tempted to smash these burgers like you would beef burgers. The chicken won’t hold up to the pressure! Just put them on the grill and leave them alone for 5-7 minutes per side, flipping them gently when it’s time to flip them!

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blimpie’s Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

I’ve been on a ‘sub in a tub’ journey lately. I just love the ease and flavor from a quick salad that mimics my favorite sandwiches. I can make them the night before in just minutes. They’re great at home, at the office, on a picnic… anywhere! Today I had a Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub. I use a mix of 50/50 iceberg and green leaf lettuce to start with. I add a little chopped onion and tomato. And then comes the sliced roast beef sandwich meat and provolone cheese. Topped with my favorite salad dressing, this is my kind of lunch!

Blimpie's Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Eating Out Of A Tub Is Fun

I don’t know why I love eating my Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub out of a tub so much. Heck, I was eating at home. I have salad bowls and plates. Too many of them in fact. But there’s something about eating out of a tub. One thing I’ve noticed is that the salad and dressing seem to mix better. Easier. Nothing is flying off my plate as I stir, getting that dressing on every salad ingredient.

Prep Ahead For Easy Salads

I spend a few minutes a few times a week preparing the ingredients I need for my subs in a tub. In one container I place a mix of lettuces, chopped to bite-sized pieces. In another, chopped Roma tomato. Why Roma? I’ve found them to be tastier and easier to chop. And cheaper. I just make sure that they are good and ripe. Last, I have a container for chopped onion. I cut the sandwich meat and cheese when I make the salads, though I could easily prepare them ahead of time too.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

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Blimpie's Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub
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Blimpie’s Roast Beef and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword sub in a tub
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 103kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1269IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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BBQ Velveeta Smash Burgers

There was a block of Velveeta cheese sitting in my fridge. Most of it was gone. But not all. What was I going to do with the last 3 inches of Velveeta? Put it on crackers, maybe? That’s not a bad idea. But BBQ Velveeta smash burgers are a much, much better idea. Velveeta’s job in life is to melt and get gooey good and a smash burger is a darned good place to do that. These are not complicated burgers. But the combination of BBQ sauce and Velveeta works for me. These make for an easy, quick and delicious meal!

BBQ Velveeta Smash Burgers

Need More?

You can put whatever you want on these burgers. Me, I like them simple. But anything that works for you will work on these burgers. Bacon. Lettuce. Tomato. Mayonnaise. Yeah, mayonnaise (in my opinion, an often-overlooked great addition to any burger). Go for it!

It’s Really Easy

These BBQ Velveeta smash burgers are pretty easy to make. And they’re fun. And mighty tasty. We aren’t doing anything fancy here. We make some burgers, top them with Velveeta, get that melty, and slap them on some buns slathered with BBQ sauce. Oh, and add a few red onions for a little crunch.

If you want more toppings, go for it. They’re your burgers. Sometimes I keep them simple, like these so I get the simple (but great) tastes of beef, cheese and BBQ sauce.

The equipment

Here’s the equipment I use. You can get by using two cast iron skillets. Use a larger skillet for cooking the burgers, and a smaller one to smash the burgers and keep them flat. Since I’m a cooking gadget collector, I prefer to use a few more tools.

The griddle

First, a griddle. You can buy griddles that sit on top of your grill grates or ones that replace them. Just about every grill I have has a griddle on it. I use them for a lot of things, not just smash burgers. You want one that can be placed over the hottest part of your grill so it gets screaming hot.

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A burger press

Next, you need a burger press. You can use a heavy cast iron skillet, like I mentioned. Or get a burger press. For easy cleanup I wrap mine in foil first. When I’m done, just peel off the foil and toss. Super easy. Get a press that’s at least big enough to cover two burgers. You only smash one at a time, but if you want to keep them flat, you want to rest the press on top so bigger (and heavier) is better. Plus I’ve found that a bigger, heavier press tends to stay on the burgers whereas a smaller, lighter one is hard to keep centered on the burgers, especially if you have a bunch of them cooking at once.

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A dome

Next up, a dome. While not 100% required, it does speed the time it takes to melt the cheese and it does it in a nice even fashion. In my opinion you don’t really need one if you’re using a super melty cheese, such as American, but for thicker slices like say a deli pepper jack, you want the cheese to melt before you overcook the burger and that’s where a dome comes in handy.

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Cleaning time!

Lastly, you need something to clean your griddle. I like to clean mine when I’m done cooking, but you can do it at the start instead. I use one of these pad holders with a griddle cleaning pad. Then I add a bit of water to my griddle then use the pad (connected to the holder) to scrub off any big chunks and get up some of the grease. I don’t go crazy with it, I always heat the heck out of my griddle before cooking, but I get the worst. The long arm on the pad holder makes it perfect for scrubbing a hot griddle, too.

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Also try my bacon cheddar ranch smash burgers! Looking for sliders instead? Try my beef bouillon slider smash burgers instead!

BBQ Velveeta Smash Burgers
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BBQ Velveeta Smash Burgers

You can put whatever you want on these burgers.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword smash burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 446kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

For the smash burgers

  • Fire up your grill for medium-high heat. Place a griddle or a large cast iron pan over the highest heat.
  • Toast buns as desired. You can do this on the grill or however you desire.
  • Add the balls of ground beef to the griddle. Let them cook untouched for 2 minutes then flatten out with a spatula or burger press.
  • Season the tops liberally with salt and pepper and cook another minute.
  • Flip the patties and season again.
  • Let the patties cook until you start to notice a little char along the edges.
  • Top patties with the Velveeta and let cook another 30 seconds to melt the cheese. For maximum Velveeta meltiness, cover with the dome to speed the process.
  • Divide BBQ sauce between the cut sides of the buns. Don't be shy!
  • Remove the patties and place on bun bottoms.
  • Add red onions.
  • Devour immediately.

Notes

After you make a few smash burgers the process becomes very easy and always delivers great results.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

Used to be, ham and bologna were about the only sandwich meats I knew of. That was long ago. Now, rotisserie-style chicken is a favorite. Where was it when I was a kid? Then, it was sandwiches. Now, it’s more salads. Salads like this Subway rotisserie-style chicken sub in a tub. That great rotisserie chicken flavor on an easy-to-make salad. Only minutes spent preparing, for minutes of happiness!

Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

I Look Forward To Salad Week

I usually have what I call ‘salad week’ here. An entire week of salads for lunch or dinner. I go to the grocery store and I grab fresh ingredients, then prepare them all at once. Or most of them. The items that hold up well are prepared ahead of time. The rest I do the day-of. That way, I can make my Subway rotisserie-style chicken sub in a tub in no time at all the next day. I just grab my favorite dressing, and it’s time to eat.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

…Except

Ok, I kind of lied. I do have one rule. But it’s not just about this salad. It’s about all salads. And that is: Season it. Always add a little salt and pepper to your salad at the end. Greens need seasoning. Tomatoes need it too. And so do onions. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but add some. A little salt and pepper make a huge taste difference to a salad. It makes a good salad great!

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Also try a Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club sub in a tub!

Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub
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Subway Rotisserie-Style Chicken Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sub in a tub
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 99kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1269IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

Sure, me and some co-workers coulda gone out for subs for lunch. But I wasn’t in the mood for all that bread. And I’m cheap. On top of that, I don’t have any co-workers. Well, I do but I work from home. I’m not going out to grab a sandwich. So I made a Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club sub in a tub instead! And boy was it a mighty delicious salad! I enjoyed the fresh ingredients. And I really enjoyed that it was ready in no time at all. I even felt better after eating it!

Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

The Almost No-Bread Zone

Everything is here on my Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club sub in a tub that can be found on the store-made sandwich. More or less. I chop the lettuce and tomatoes the day before. On the day I’m going to have this I just cut up some meat and cheese, add a little salt and pepper and I’m ready! Oh yeah and dressing! For the dressing I just grab whatever suits my fancy! This isn’t complicated or fancy. Just a nice way to change up my lunches with something fresh and satisfying.

No Rules…

There’s not any really rules here. Guidelines, maybe. Suggestions as to what you should add. If you’re going to be strict and really duplicate the sub, you’re going to want to pretty much follow the ingredients below. But you can also treat them as just ideas, adding what else you love as you go!

…Except

Ok, I kind of lied. I do have one rule. But it’s not just about this salad. It’s about all salads. And that is: Season it. Always add a little salt and pepper to your salad at the end. Greens need seasoning. Tomatoes need it too. And so do onions. You don’t have to go crazy with it, but add some.

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Also try my house sub sandwich.

Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub
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Jimmy John’s Bootlegger Club Sub In A Tub

Eating out of a tub is fun!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sub in a tub
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 97kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sous Vide Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

Forever and a day now, my go-to asparagus cooking method has been to steam it and then sear on a grill or in a hot skillet. And it was good. But I admit, sometimes I didn’t get it cooked evenly. Here a little-tougher, and there a little-softer. This sous vide parmesan garlic asparagus not only solves my consistency issue, it also tastes crazy amazingly good. You taste the asparagus. It’s not muted or hiding somewhere. A little salt and parmesan (nice, but really optional) and this is easily a favorite side dish in our house.

Sous Vide Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

Crazy Easy. Crazy Good.

This sous vide parmesan garlic asparagus is not difficult to make. At all. The hardest part (and it’s not hard) is trimming the asparagus. I like to take one piece (usually the largest, thickest one) out of the bunch and bend it. It’ll snap at the line between tender and woody. I use the length of that piece as my guide for cutting the remaining asparagus. Just line them up and give it one good cut. Boom, done. And that’s the hardest part!

I like parmesan on the asparagus, but I’ve also left it out and still loved this dish.

I use an Anova sous vide cooker. It’s my immersion circulator workhorse!
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Also try my sous vide garlic herb potatoes.

Sous Vide Parmesan Garlic Asparagus
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Sous Vide Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

I like parmesan on the asparagus, but I've also left it out and still loved this dish.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus, sous vide
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 301kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your sous vide water to 185 F.
  • Rinse the trimmed asparagus and pat dry.
  • Place the asparagus in your vacuum bags in a single row. Do not overlap. Use more bags if you need them.
  • Put one tablespoons of butter at the 4 corners of the asparagus.
  • Add a few good pinches of salt (try to sprinkle it around).
  • Add the garlic to the center of the bag.
  • Remove all of the air from the bag and close, or vacuum seal tight.
  • Transfer to the sous vide and cook for 14 minutes.
  • Remove asparagus from bag and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Serve topped with the buttery juices from the bag and sprinkled with Parmesan and more salt, if desired.

Notes

You can skip the Parmesan and still enjoy fantastic asparagus.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2499IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Italian Sub Quesadillas using an Outdoor Griddle

I’m not going to lie to you. I had a hankerin’ for an Italian sub for dinner. You know the kind. Warm French bread, tons of Italian-style cold cuts. Cheese. A little Italian salad dressing. Well, the bread gods weren’t smiling down on me. I had to come up with a Plan B and quickly. Well, turns out, Plan B was better than Plan A because these Italian sub quesadillas using an outdoor griddle were fantastic! Same great taste, served on a warm, slightly crispy tortilla! Heck, I might give up the bread version now!

Italian Sub Quesadillas using an Outdoor Griddle

Easier On A Griddle

You could make these Italian sub quesadillas indoors, in a saucepan. Me, I prefer to cook on my outdoor griddle whenever possible. It’s huge, giving me lots of room to move things around. And plenty of room to toast up some large tortillas. It’s perfect for making these ‘sandwiches’ and pretty much anything else.

I grabbed the Italian sandwich meats from our Aldi store. They have great cold-cuts. My favorite is the Italian trio, which comes with salami, pepperoni and provolone. Yeah, I know the recipe states to use mozzarella. And I did. But I also slid a few pieces of provolone in for good measure, too. Use whatever you want. I’m a big fan of these with smoked ham, too. It doesn’t really have to be really Italian, you know?

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Also try my baked Italian grinder sandwich.

Italian Sub Quesadillas using an Outdoor Griddle
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Italian Sub Quesadillas using an Outdoor Griddle

A great substitute for the bread version.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword griddle, quesadilla
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 710kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your griddle on medium-low heat.
  • Add a splash or two of oil and let it get hot.
  • Add the diced meats. Cook for 2 minutes, mixing the meats around to get a little char on them and release some of the juices.
  • Add the garlic and Italian dressing and seasoning. Stir and cook another 4-5 minutes until the garlic is cooked and the dressing is mostly cooked off.
  • Slide the meats off to the side of your griddle and keep warm. If you don't have room, you can remove them to a plate.
  • Add a splash or two more of the oil to the griddle.
  • Add the tortillas. Sprinkle half of the cheese and peppers on one half of each tortilla.
  • Top the cheese with the deli meat, putting half on each tortilla.
  • Fold over the non-topped, empty side of the tortilla to form a half-moon quesadilla.
  • Cook for 3 minutes then flip carefully (a long spatula helps) and cook another 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is cooked until nice and golden brown.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve with ranch dressing or warmed marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
For a spicier version, use pepper jack cheese and pickled jalapenos for the mozzarella and peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 4038mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 821IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 652mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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