Meat Lovers Pizza Sandwich

4 slices sourdough bread
8 slices swiss cheese
8 slices deli ham, thin cut
16 slices turkey pepperoni
2 T butter, softened
1 t grated parmesan cheese

Heat griddle to medium high. Combine butter and parmesan and spread one side of each slice of bread. Place two pieces of bread on griddle, butter side down. Add two slices of swiss cheese on each bread, equally divide ham and pepperoni between two sandwiches. Top with additional two slices of cheese. Add remaining two slices of bread. Grill first side of bread until well browned, approximately 5 minutes. Flip sandwich over, reduce heat to medium low and continue to grill until second side is browned and swiss cheese is melted. Remove from grill and slice diagonally to resemble pizza slices. Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping. Serves 2.

Antipasto Salad with Homemade Croutons

1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 c hard salami, cubed (4 oz)
1/4 c sliced deli ham, chopped (2 oz)
20 slices turkey pepperoni (1 oz)
1 ~7 oz jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 c mozzarella cheese, cubed (8 oz)
2 T shredded parmesan cheese
2 T black olives, sliced
1 c homemade croutons, recipe to follow

Chop romaine, rinse and dry thoroughly. Place lettuce in large bowl and top with remaining ingredients. Garnish with fresh ground pepper if desired. Serves 4.

Homemade Herb Croutons
1/2 loaf Italian bread, sliced thin and chopped
1/4 c olive oil
1 t dried oregano
1 t dried basil
1/2 t kosher salt

Heat oven to 350. Place bread in large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add herbs and salt; toss with hands to coat evenly. Spread in single layer on baking sheet; bake 15 minutes. Cool completely prior to adding to salad. May be stored one week in an airtight container at room temperature.