You don’t have to follow a recipe to make a great sandwich, this is how I like it, tasty and substantial and no need to use the stove. Whether you like to call it a grinder, hoagie or sub its a delicious and satisfying cold sandwich that is loaded with a variety of meats, vegetables and whatever condiments you like. There is no wrong way to make this sandwich, you do you. Here’s how to make it:

Your favorite cold cuts, salami, prosciutto, capicola (gabagool), ham (parmacotta), mortadella

fresh hoagie or sub roll (focaccia is also a delicious alternative to a hoagie or sub roll)

cheese – mozzarella, burrata, provolone, parmigiano reggiano

tomato sliced (tomatoes are in season love using heirloom varieties)

marinated artichoke hearts

lettuce thinly sliced or arugula

thinly sliced onion (optional)

peppers – sun dried, pickled, roasted, Calabrian chili, banana peppers, pepperoncini

olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, balsamic glaze

basil or pesto( I like to make a basil oil with fresh basil and olive oil pulsed in the food processor)

sea salt

drizzle each half of the bread with olive oil, (if using pesto or basil oil spread on one side of the bread) add sliced tomatoes, laying tomato on the bread first so the juices will soak into the bread (salted), lettuce, onion, marinated artichoke hearts, pile on the meat (don’t be shy) add cheese and top with peppers, another drizzle of olive oil, vinegar, sprinkle some oregano or add fresh basil leaves. enjoy!

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