Meatless Monday Pear and Gruyere panini with tart cherry preserves

Banish the boring sandwich

Sandwiches can be a saving grace for mealtime when you're short on time. For something easy but special, try pear and Gruyere panini with tart cherry preserves for lunch or dinner — the flavors are perfect together!

Good food, good flavors, fast

How many times do you turn to sandwiches when you're running behind and really need to eat or get a meal together? If you're tired of PB&Js or egg salad, this is the sandwich for you! It's easy to put together and is full of great taste for a Meatless Monday meal.

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The flavors of the Gruyere mixed with the peppery arugula, sweet pears and the tart cherries make for an exceptional sandwich. Tasty and versatile, this sandwich is perfect to serve for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Options are good

If you don't have everything you need to make this sandwich exactly as the recipe reads, don't sweat it! Try a few of these options:

If you prefer your sandwich a bit more on the traditional side, use Dijon mustard instead of the cherry preserves. You'll still get a great flavor combo.Can't find Gruyere cheese? Make it easy on yourself and use Swiss.Add sweet onions to this sandwich for added taste.If you don't have a panini maker, you can still enjoy this sandwich. Cook it like you would a traditional grilled cheese sandwich instead, but take a bit of care when it's time to flip it. Pear and Gruyere panini with tart cherry preserves

Serves 2

Ingredients:4 slices of crusty Italian-style bread or 2 thin crusty sandwich rolls1 pear, thinly sliced4 ounces thinly sliced Gruyere cheese1/8 cup arugula leaves, stems removed (more to taste)3 tablespoons tart cherry preserves (more to taste)ButterDirections:

Preheat your panini maker to medium-high heat.Butter one side of each slice of bread.On the unbuttered sides of two of the slices of bread, begin to build your sandwich by first spreading about one-and-one-half tablespoons of the cherry preserves on each of the two slices.Layer your sandwich with the arugula next, then the pear slices, and finally the cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side out.Place the sandwiches in the panini maker and cook for three to five minutes or until the bread begins to turn a light golden color.Slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot.

When you're pressed for time, this sandwich gives you an easy meal full of flavor!

More Meatless Monday meals to try

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Cheese-stuffed meatballs

A Sexier Meatball!That's right, these cheese-stuffed meatballs are downright sexy! One bite and you're taken from... ordinary... to extraordinary!

Kids love these! Surprise and delight your family tonight with this simple and out-of-this-world cheese-stuffed meatball recipe!

Cheese-stuffed meatball recipe

Yields approximately 10-12 regular-sized meatballs

Ingredients:1-1/4 pounds ground meatball or meatloaf meat3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 pieces white or whole wheat sandwich bread, cut or crumbled into tiny pieces1 large egg white6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (or provolone/mozzarella mix)2 tablespoons olive oilDirections:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, with clean hands, mix together the meatball meat, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled bread pieces and egg white. Once mixed together well, begin forming the meat into meatball shapes but pressing your thumb into the middle to form a hole (at this point they should resemble little meat "bowls").Once you have used up all your meat and formed your "meatball bowls," stuff the meatballs with a good chunk of cheese and form the meat up around the cheese to completely enclose the cheese into the center of the meatball. Roll meatball around in your hands to make it smooth on the outside. Continue until all cheese-stuffed meatballs are formed.Coat a 10-12-inch cast iron skillet or frying pan with olive oil and heat over medium-high for 1-2 minutes. Add your cheese-stuffed meatballs to the hot pan in batches (about 4 at a time). When you first place them in the pan, leave them undisturbed about 2 minutes and then begin to roll them around with a spatula to brown on all sides, about 6 minutes total. (If you move the meatballs too soon, they may stick to the pan.)  Your subsequent batches may brown quicker as the pan will already be very hot. (Turn heat up and down and tilt pan to redistribute oil as needed.)Remove browned meatballs from the pan and place them in an ovenproof casserole dish with low sides. Place browned meatballs in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are cooked through, hot and the cheese in the center is melted. Let rest a few minutes. Serve cheese-stuffed meatballs hot over your favorite pasta, on a sandwich or as is with simply a fork.

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Gluten-free Friday Italian-style potato salad

Ready For A Picnic?Ready to try something a little different for your summer picnics? How about a potato salad recipe without mayo? This recipe for Italian-style potato salad is delicious, colorful and healthier than many other picnic favorites.

Let's face it: Picnic fun-in-the-sun means a day filled with everyone's favorite party dishes. Potato salad qualifies as a favorite. But this year, serve one that's just a bit different. The colorful (and healthy) Swiss chard adds some vibrancy and the vinegar and oil take the place of mayo to complement the salad perfectly!

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Gluten can be found in many different foods and products, from ketchup to soy sauce to candy and seasonings. While SheKnows.com tries to ensure these recipes are gluten-free, carefully read the ingredient labels of all food and food products you use for these recipes to ensure they are also gluten-free.

Italian-style potato salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:4 large yellow potatoes1 small bunch Swiss chard1/2 cup white onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1-2 garlic cloves, chopped3/8 cup white wine vinegar3/8 cup light olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes1 teaspoon sea salt, or to tasteDirections:

First wash and cut the potatoes, leaving the skins on, into two-to-three-inch chunks. Toss them into a large pot of boiling, salted water (enough to cover the potatoes) and cook until tender, but still firm. When finished cooking, drain the water and set the potatoes aside.Wash and tear the Swiss chard (including stem) into large pieces.Blanch the Swiss chard for about three to four minutes, then drain.In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, Swiss chard and onion. In a smaller bowl, mix together the garlic, vinegar and oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss. Add salt to taste.Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

Try this healthy twist on traditional potato salad!

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Tonight's Dinner Antipasto Pasta Salad

A Salad That's Good Hot Or ColdPasta salad is a great dish no matter what the temperature outside. Add whatever vegetables or proteins you like and you've got a great dinner year 'round.

A couple months ago my family and I traveled to San Diego for a weekend getaway. While we were there we visited Seaport Village, a fun little shopping area that has several restaurants and plenty of places to fly a kite. While chasing my son around, I happened upon a new oil & vinegar shop: Seaport Oil and Vinegar. I don't know about you, but olive oil is like my flour or butter. I use it constantly in everything from salad dressings to pasta sauces. So when I discovered that they not only sold plain olive oil, but flavor infused olive oils, I knew I had to try some. Since I'm also a huge garlic fan, I bought a bottle of their garlic olive oil and it's as delicious as you might imagine.

I use olive oil often for salad dressings, so I thought it would be a good choice as the base of the vinaigrette I made for this antipasto pasta salad from Parents Magazine. I wasn't wrong. Since the recipe already calls for minced garlic in the dressing, the garlic olive oil punches up that garlic flavor even more, really giving the salad a nice Italian flavor. But it honestly doesn't matter if you have garlic olive oil or the regular extra virgin variety. This pasta salad is delicious no matter which oil you use. And because it's made with pasta instead of lettuce, it's filling enough to be an entree, hot or cold.

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta1/3 cup garlic olive oil3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground, black pepper1 garlic clove, minced1/4 pound buffalo mozzarella cheese, diced1/4 pound thick cut salami, diced1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives1/3 cup Italian (flat leaf) parsley1/3 cup roasted red peppers

Directions

Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.In a small jar with a tight fitting lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic. Shake well and pour over hot pasta. Toss to combine.Add remaining ingredients and toss well to combine. If serving cold, cover and chill in refrigerator for one hour.

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Even if you never cook with your basil, you'll enjoy it for the smell alone. The fresh, bright smell of basil will greet you every time you walk in the kitchen. (For some reason, the scent always makes us want to whip up a caprese salad or a tray of bruschetta.) You can grow your basil from seed, or jump start the whole process by buying a basil plant from your grocery store. Keep your basil plant in an herb container with plenty of drainage holes, and room for your basil to grow. We like to place our herb containers in the sink for watering, to let the water drain through before returning the container to its saucer on the kitchen counter.

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If you want to boost your gardening confidence, chives are the herb for you. Chives grow so quickly and easily, they'll give you an immediate shot of green thumb mojo. Skip the seeds, and go straight for a small plant from the nursery. Place your plant in a small pot, and fill in with soil up to 1/4 inch below the rim of the pot (pick up a small bag of potting soil while you're at the nursery). Moisten your chive plant's soil with water, but do not over-water. Place the chives near a window, but not in direct sunlight. When your hollow green chive stems are between six to 12 inches, go ahead and cut them off to use in cooking, or freeze for later.

Mint

Save the sunniest spot in the kitchen for Mr. Mint. Pick up a small mint plant at a health food grocery store. Mint comes in multiple varieties -- apple mint and spearmint are some of our favorites. Once you've picked your mint, bring home your little plant and re-pot it into a larger container, filling in with soil. Mint grows like crazy, so the bigger the pot, the better. We love to make our own "spa water" by adding mint leaves and cucumber slices to a carafe of ice water. If you like something with a little more kick, pluck some leaves and muddle your own mint for mojitos.

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Think about what you've accomplished and smile

If you're like a lot of women, you're always striving to be a better you. Odds are you're better than what you were yesterday, though, and you're surely in a better place than you were 10 years ago. Celebrate growing and being an adult. Life might have wound up being a little more difficult than you imagined, but did you reach those major milestones you foresaw as a young girl? Did you score that big job? Have you mastered that hobby you always wanted to try? Realize that, slowly but surely, you're becoming the woman you've always wanted to be. Keeping your priorities in line so you don't sweat the small stuff.

Do the little things that make you feel good

Whether it's working out at the gym or buying that pair of heels , you should do the things that make you feel good about yourself. Reward your day-to-day hard work with a token of accomplishment. That way, when you break out those heels during a nerve-riddled interview, they remind you that once conquered something you didn't think you could. That interview should be a piece of cake, as long as you're rockin' those accomplishment heels.

Stop criticizing what you see in the mirror

Being critical of your looks never pays off. It just leads to poor self-esteem and unnecessary worrying. So just stop! Every time a bad thought creeps into your head, push it out immediately with a positive one. The harder you are on yourself, the harder it's going to be to measure up. Do little things that make you feel good about the way you look, but don't pine for a smaller nose, larger breasts or smaller hips. Someone, somewhere is envious of the way you look. Flaunt it and feel good about you. Confidence is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

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Tonight's Dinner Classic Roasted Chicken

a classic dish the whole family will love!

Classic roasted chicken is an easy dinner that doesn't just have to make an appearance on the weekends. It's customizable and delicious for any day of the week!

Classic roast chicken is a delicious dish that can easily be made during the week. The best part is that it can be customized for what you have on hand. No lemons? Just use oranges! No sage? Thyme is a great alternative. Give this dish a try and you will see why roast chicken will become your family's new favorite weeknight meal!

Classic roast chicken

Yields 5-pound cooked chicken

Ingredients:5-pound whole chicken (giblets removed from cavity)Kosher saltFresh-cracked black pepperCitrus of your choice, quartered (lemons, oranges, clementines, etc.)Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, etc.)1/2 cup dry white wineDirections:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.After removing giblets, give the chicken a quick rinse and dry outer skin with a paper towel.Add chicken to baking dish, Dutch oven or roasting pan. Sprinkle the outside and inside of the chicken with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper.Stuff inside of chicken with preferred citrus and herbs. Leave half of the citrus and herbs for putting around the outside of the chicken.Add dry white wine and cook uncovered for 25 minutes at 450 degrees F. Lower the temperature to 375 degrees F and cook uncovered for about an hour until the meat registers 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.Let chicken rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

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