Seafair Fare

Pack a cooler, grab your bag, and head down to the lake.
Seafair weekend is one day closer. So, while you're making plans, consider a few variations on traditional Igloo Cooler fare.

Chicken and Roasted Pepper Sandwich

• 10 cups water
• 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2 1/2 lb)
• 4 large yellow bell peppers
• 2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapeño including seeds
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 slices good-quality whole-wheat sandwich bread

Read more on this recipe here!
Salmon Club

• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 5 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 5- to 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets (each about 3/4 inch thick)

• 8 bacon slices
• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 8 1/2-inch-thick sourdough or country-style white bread slices (each about 5x3 inches)
• 8 tomato slices
• 8 lettuce leaves

Read Moreon the method for this recipe here!




Roast Beef Sandwich with Lemon-Basil Mayonnaise and Roasted Red Onions

• 3 large red onions (about 2 1/2 pounds), each cut through stem into 8 wedges, peeled
• 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/4 teaspoons grated lemon peel

• 6 4x3-inch pieces ciabatta,* halved horizontally
• 16 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
• 2 cups arugula

For more fabulous pairings, ideas, and articles - click over to Epicurious. 

Cheers and Enjoy!