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Returning to Haiti & Tuna Sandwiches for the Road

Mains, QuickPaul Shetler Fast
Returning to Haiti & Tuna Sandwiches for the Road

Growing up, car trips were synonymous with delicious, homemade pickle-filled tuna sandwiches. In our own small family, we've continued the tradition, and tuna sandwiches are inevitably present on trips and during life transitions. Next week we'll be returning to Haiti after our medical sojourn and remote work from the US. After much road trip inspired research and development, we've honed our favorite flavor combination: crisp apple, sour pickles, fresh dill, green onions, lemon and mustard. Onward to Haiti.  

For more sandwich inspiration, check out our: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Herb Spread, Homemade Reuben, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Chicken Banh Mi & Curried Turkey Sandwich.

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Yield: Makes 5-7 sandwiches, serves 5

Ingredients:

  • 3 (5 oz) cans tuna
  • 1 apple, unpeeled, finely chopped
  • 3 kosher dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2-2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  1. Drain the tuna well, I find pouring it into a sieve removes the most moisture.
  2. Pour the drained tuna into a medium bowl and add all the ingredients and mix well. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve on your favorite bread, crackers etc.

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Slow Roasted Ginger Honey Pulled Pork

Since our last post, Rebecca and I have been in transition mode, moving back to our life here in Haiti from the US. With bags fully unpacked, two kids settled, and a week of work under our belts, it was time to celebrate this weekend. Meat in Haiti is free-range and very flavorful, but also tends to be quite tough. This lends itself to low and slow cooking. This Slow Roasted Ginger Honey Pulled pork is deeply flavored, and easy to make; perfect for weekend sandwiches under the mango tree after the kids are down for the night. It is good to be home again! 

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Scratch-made Cubanos

Food is one of the most powerful ways that we connect with people, places, and cultures. This weekend we had a festive gathering of old and new friends: a perfect venue to debut Paul's new sandwich. Our Scratch-Made Cubano starts with mojo marinated pork, slow smoked to moist tenderness.  This citrus and smoke laced pork is then thinly sliced, and piled high on fresh baked sourdough and topped with garlicky pickle slices, Swiss cheese, mustard and our house cilantro sauce. This Scratch-Made Cubano builds on the classic Cuban sandwich, with amped up flavor and unique home-made ingredients. Try this sandwich, and you may never go back.

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Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì Sandwich

Rebecca's all-time favorite sandwich is the Vietnamese Bánh Mì. Our take on this Vietnamese-French fusion classic uses unctuous grilled chicken, tangy pickled vegetables, heaps of cilantro and jalapeno, and a robust mayo sauce. Despite the long ingredient list and exotic heritage, Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì Sandwiches are straightforward to make and can win over even the pickiest of eaters.  

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What is your favorite sandwich? Where did you eat your favorite Bánh Mì sandwich? 

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Turkey Feta Burgers with Yogurt Curry Sauce

On a holiday weekend famous for feasting and barbecues, we wanted to share one of our favorite burgers. These healthy Turkey Feta Burgers with Yogurt Curry Sauce are quick to make, light on fat, and big on flavor. If you are feeling adventurous, you can also substitute the turkey in this recipe for another lean meat like lamb, buffalo, or venison. To top these burgers, we ditch the usual lettuce, and opt instead for the crips fresh accompaniments of cucumber, tomato, and homemade pickled red onions. 

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Curried Turkey Salad

With Thanksgiving past, our departure date is just 2 days away. This last month we've had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends and saying goodbye. Now, our belongings are safely tucked away in storage for the next 5 years, our house and cars are sold, and we have some pretty enormous duffel bags sitting packed at the foot of our bed. Last night we completed the last item on our Haiti-bound check-list, and stayed up late chatting excitedly about the new things to come; a baby, learning a new culture, cuisine, language and job, traveling, hosting friends and family. Life feels pretty vast right now!

Lest we digress too long from the ever important topic of food, and with a mind to Thanksgiving leftovers, we're sharing our favorite spunky and updated curried turkey salad today. This is a vibrant and flavorful recipe Paul has been perfecting for the past year, and a delicious lunch as you laze around after the holiday. Think of this recipe as a guide, and freestyle with whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.

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