Pioneers Scone And Lamb Sandwich Recipes

ROUND 3: ROASTED LAMB SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the pesto:
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor until the pesto reaches desired consistency.
• For the eggplant spread:
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and brush each half with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Place cut side down on a nonstick baking sheet. Separate garlic cloves without peeling and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place eggplant and garlic in oven and cook until tender, approximately 25 minutes. Allow to cool. Unwrap garlic and peel. Scrape flesh from eggplant and discard skin. In a medium-sized bowl, combine garlic and eggplant. Add remaining oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste and mix until well-blended.
• For assembly:
• Toast rolls and smear with eggplant spread. Layer with sliced lamb and onions. Top with buratta, mache and pesto. Garnish with mascarpone and mint.

SHREDDED LAMB SANDWICH WITH DIJON-SAMBAL AIOLI AND SPICY POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine lamb with aioli and check for seasoning. Dress toasted bread with tomato and lettuce and top with lamb.;
• In a food processor, add yolks, sambal oelek and mustard. Slowly drizzle in oil to emulsify. Add juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees in fryer. Fry chips until golden brown. Remove immediately and season before oil dries up. Serve fresh and warm.

HAM AND CHEESE SCONE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the scones: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt in a large bowl and whisk together. In the bowl with the Roasted Garlic, add the sour cream and egg. Whisk together and set aside.
• Using your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it forms pea-size bits. Toss in the chives. Add the sour cream mixture and mix just until a sticky dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a liberally floured counter and press together to form a 6-by-6-inch square. Trim each side (keep the trimmings and bake off for a little snack) and cut into 9 squares. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream, sprinkle with flaky salt and bake until lightly browned and crackly on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
• For the sandwiches: Split open the scones and toast the insides on a griddle or pan. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the apricot jam on each of the toasted sides. On the bottom halves, layer on the ham, cheese and then the tops of the scones and eat right away.
• The scones will keep for a couple days in a plastic bag or airtight container at room temperature. Toast and spread with butter or jam.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Slice off the top of the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for about an hour. Remove from the oven and allow the garlic to cool inside the foil. When cool, open the foil and squeeze the roasted garlic from each clove into a small bowl.

LAMB SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb with the garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the lamb into 12 small balls and form them into patties. Cook the patties on a hot nonstick grill pan over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. (The meat will release from the pan when ready.)
• Put the 3 lamb patties in the middle of each flatbread and top with 2 tablespoons crumbled feta and fresh mint. Enjoy!