Muffaletta Olive Salad Mix

Muffalettas are a New Orleans tradition. They are wickedly addictive and a natural for the summer time taste buds. This recipe is one I have addapted from a number of sources, looking for the perfect balance.

6oz black olives
6oz green olives
6oz artichoke hearts drained well
3oz chopped red onion
2oz carrots shredded
2oz banana peppers chopped
2/3cup olive oil
1/4cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend to desired consistency.

Muffaletta Madness

Breaking Bread with Christopher has great news to share with you all. July 2nd I will be appearing on a brief (3min.) cooking segment with the local CBS channel 8. It also happens to coincide with Chappy's Deli new product launch. So I thought I would do one of the featured sandwiches on the segment. Chappy's summer features includes their own in-house made olive salad mix. This is essential when doing the famous New Orleans Muffaletta sandwich. The recipe is one I developed and believe to be rather good and easy. Next week I will post the recipe, along with some photos.

Summer Fun

I have always preferred fall and winter food. Soups, stews, one pot casseroles and pumpkin you get the picture. Well this summer I am finding a whole new world of excitement in outdoor cooking. Oh my goodness there is just so much, smoking, grilling, why grills now have so many gadgets you can do everything out side. I have so far this summer baked bread on my grill, smoked a 12lbs turkey, pan fried new potatoes and this list goes on. So for the next few posts I am going to be sharing the winners and the losers of this summers outdoor experience.