El Cubano

MM is doing a special this month (or maybe last), offering the “el cubano” sandwich from the deli. Their take on a cuban sandwich conjured up the idea for our “el cubano”: sliced pork loin, melted swiss cheese, barbecue sauce on a toasted panini roll. Rather than use a foil-covered brick to smash the sandwich down, I just smashed it with my hands. A little more fun. The work the husband puts into brining the pork for hours makes all the difference. Half of my sandwich sits in the fridge waiting for tomorrow. Unless the husband gets to it first. Grrr…

pork loin sandwich via chattycha on flickr

On the side, some onion rings (baked), with a tasty tartar sauce.

onion rings via chattycha on flickr

Chicken with a twist

The husband shook it up a bit tonight. He crushed garlic croutons from MM to create a breading for chicken breasts which he pounded. Pan-fried and combined with sauteed mushrooms. This was on top of a garlic-infused pasta flavored with lemon. A side salad to finish off the meal. I loved having the croutons as part of the chicken dish. A flavorful change of pace.

dinner via chattycha on flickr

salad via chattycha on flickr

Dinner and a show

Dinner tonight was a special. Pork chops on the bone. Side salad. A little applesauce on the side.

We are watching the post-game coverage of the Red Sox winning the World Series. Yay Sox. Even though the sis lives in CO, I was rooting for Boston. I just saw Lowell and Youkillis spraying champagne on themselves. They were wearing goggles. Goggles? Whatev. I know it stings and all, and probably not a good thing to have alcohol in your eyes. But they look real silly. It’s not like the old days. Ah well.

Yay Sox!