[1] These ingredients create a special sandwich (photo #7), hearty and layered with flavor (photos #1,, #3, and #6 © Chabaso Bakery).

[2] You can get a smoked tenderloin at specialty beef markets or online, like this beauty from Miillers Meat Market (photos #2 and #4 © Miillers).

[3] Chabaso’s ciabatta loaf.
 

[4] You can purchase ready-made cream sauce, but it takes two minutes to mix your own fresh batch.

[5] Get a jar of prepared horseradish and mix it with your choice of sour cream or Greek yogurt to make your own horseradish sauce (photo © Bubbies Fine Foods).

Smoky, spicy, and fresh—this smoked tenderloin sandwich on ciabatta bread (photos #1 and #6) layers has a topping of Caprese salad and a spicy horseradish sauce.

Big thanks to Chabaso Bakery for sharing this with us. It was created by Cooking With Riccis.

The recipe follows, but first:

> The different types of sandwiches: a photo glossary.

> The history of the sandwich.

> The year’s 25+ sandwich holidays.

> The history of ciabatta bread is below.

> The history of bread.

> The different types of bread: a photo glossary.

> The year’s 20 bread holidays.
 
 
RECIPE: SMOKED TENDERLOIN CAPRESE SANDWICH

This recipe uses smoked beef tenderloin for an added layer of flavor (photo #2). It can be purchased from specialty meat markets, online retailers, and some high-end grocery stores.

If you can’t obtain it—or if you aren’t into smoked foods—you of course can use regular tenderloin, other sliced steak, or even deli-sliced roast beef.

We adapted the recipe slightly, using the basil of a Caprese salad instead of the specified microgreens. You can optionally add microgreens as a garnish. Or, if you’re able to find basil microgreens, use them instead of the basil.

We also added mozzarella cheese, to make the topping an authentic Caprese salad.

The Riccis sandwich uses Chabaso’s Olive Oil Ciabatta loaf, which is available at various markets, including Foodcellar Market, Foodtown, Price Rite, Weis Markets, and some Whole Foods locations.

For online ordering and delivery, head to Instacart or Mercato.

Thanks to both for the recipe. It was a big it, with a side of mixed olives with sweet gherkins and/or cornichons (photo #8).
 
Ingredients For 4 Hearty Sandwiches

 
Plus: If you have long toothpicks, they may come in handy to hold the sandwich together.

Preparation

1. MAKE the horseradish cream. In n a small bowl, mix the horseradish sauce, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. PREPARE the bread. Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally. Toast lightly if desired, for extra crunch.

3. LAYER the sandwich. Spread a generous amount of horseradish cream on both halves of the bread.

4. BUILD the stack. Add smoked beef tenderloin slices to the bottom half, then layer with the optional sliced mozzarella, the tomato slices, and the fresh basil or microgreens.

5. FINISH. Drizzle the tomatoes/basil lightly with olive oil (optional), close the sandwich, slice, and serve immediately.
 

[7] Take a big bite!

[8] To serve on the side: mixed olives and cornichons or sweet gherkins (photo © Shop Galil).

Ciabatta is a relatively modern bread, created in Italy in the early 1980s in response to the growing popularity of French baguettes.

It was created in 1982 by Arnaldo Cavallari, a baker and miller from Adria, a town in the Veneto region of northern Italy.

Cavallari noticed that Italian sandwich shops were increasingly buying French baguettes for making panini (sandwiches), because of their crusty texture and airy crumb. Concerned about losing the tradition—and sales—of bread, he developed a new Italian loaf suited for sandwiches but distinctively Italian in character.

He experimented for weeks, creating a high-hydration dough (i.e., very wet compared to most traditional Italian breads) that would produce a large, open crumb and a crisp crust.

He named the bread ciabatta (cha-BOT-tah), the Italian word for sliper, because its long, broad, flat shape resembled a traditional felt house slipper.

The version he perfected became known as Ciabatta Polesana, referring to the Polesine historic area of the Veneto where Adria is located.

He registered the name and method, offering his patented flour blend formulated for ciabatta’s high-hydration dough, and also offering the production rights to bakeries abroad.

Ciabatta quickly gained in popularity, with different regions of Italy adapting it to local tastes. In Rome, ciabatta romana was made lighter and airier.

Ciabatta integrale, whole wheat, was made in Northern and Central regions like Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lazio, where artisan bakers were already making rustic whole-grain loaves.

In 1985 a license was granted to Lipper’s Foods in the U.K., the first appearance of ciabatta outside Italy.

By the late 1980s ciabatta had reached the U.S., which was in the throes of appreciation for artisanal breads, as well as developing a fondness for panini.

In the years since, ciabatta’s appealing rustic appearance, chewy texture, and versatility has made it a hit in bakeries and cafés worldwide, as well as on grocers’ shelves.
 
 

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If you love ice cream cake (and seriously, who doesn’t?), a delightful new treat has arrived at Baskin-Robbins stores nationwide. It’s a permanent addition, we couldn’t happier, and it’s our Top Pick Of The Week.

Baskin-Robbins’ new Cake in a Box is a line of festive ice cream cakes: layers of cake, ice cream, ice cream toppings, and whipped frosting, designed for convenience, sharing, and any occasion.

You don’t even need an occasion! Be like Mame Dennis and declare, It’s Today!

Cake in a Box is a most welcome addition to grab-and-go festive desserts, and far more interesting (and tasty!) than the usual ice cream cakes on offer.

The easy to cut-and-serve rectangular cakes are currently available two flavors: M&M’S with Cookie Dough & Cookie Crave.

 
Trust us—we who have reviewed 50+ brands of artisan ice cream—Cake In A Box is heavenly.
 
 
SO CONVENIENT & EASY

You don’t need to plan ahead: You can get Cake In A Box when you need it.

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The cake is festively packaged in a resealable box that is very portable, travels well, and stores easily. The sides of the box fold down perfectly, so it’s easy to slice and serve.

Save the leftovers in the same box (as if there will be any left over…however, on second thought, we’re going to keep one in the freezer and have a small slice every now and then [mostly now]).
 
When the cake shows up, the festiveness begins.

In fact, Cake In A box is as worthy for celebrating a birthday or other celebration as it is for everyday, whether you feel like a special dessert or happy about finishing a project.

Why wait? Get one and add something special to your day.

Below:

> Beverage pairings for ice cream cake (and other ice cream desserts).

> Sparkling wine pairings.

> The history of ice cream cake.

> > The different types of ice cream and frozen desserts: a photo glossary.

> The history of ice cream.

> The history of cakes and the different types of cake: a photo glossary.

> Easy ice cream cake recipes.

> The year’s 50+ ice cream holidays.

> National Ice Cream Cake Day is celebrated on June 27th.
 
 
BEVERAGE PAIRINGS WITH ICE CREAM

The best non-alcoholic pairings either complement the cake’s flavors or provide a refreshing contrast to cleanse the palate between bites.

The key is balancing sweetness levels. You generally want the drink to be as sweet or slightly less sweet than the cake to avoid overwhelming either flavor.

You can put out a “beverage buffet” with small glasses and let guests have fun with pairings.

Along with the beverages are explanations of why they pair with ice cream cake.
 
Cold Beverages

 
Hot Beverages

 
Sparkling Beverages

 
Other Beverages

 
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE PAIRINGS

Beer & Cider

 
Dessert Wines & Fortified Wines

 
Spirits & Liqueurs

 
 
SPARKLING WINE PAIRINGS

We particularly love sparkling wines on the sweeter side with ice cream and cake. There are sparklers in white, red, and rosé.
 
White Sweet Sparkling Wines

 
Red Sweet Sparkling Wines

 
Rosé Sweet Sparkling Wines

 
California Sparkling Wines To Pair

There are numerous options, but we find that the Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec or Domaine Chandon Demi-Sec offer the ideal balance of quality, sweetness level, and food-friendly acidity to complement without overwhelming the dessert.

Premium Sparklers

Lower-Price Options

 
Other California Dessert Wines

[1] Our heart beats for this simply scrumptious ice cream cake, packed with mini M&Ms and cookie dough balls and topped with more, plus a fudge drizzle (photos #1 and #2 A.I. via Baskin-Robbins).

[2] Prefer chocolate? The Cookie Crave option layers chocolate cake and Oreo ice cream with a topping of cookie dough balls and a fudge drizzle.

[3] Popular year-round, an iced cold brew pairs with any flavor of ice cream cake (photo © Nescafe).

[4] For something refreshing with a bit of spice, serve chai iced tea (photo © Vadham Teas).

[5] For something hot, make espresso (photo © Andres Vera | Unsplash).

[6] For something chilled, plain or flavored sparkling water (photo © Maison Perrier).

[7] The spice of ginger ale adds festive flavors. You can make your own quickly by stirring Sonoma Syrup’s white ginger syrup into club soda (photo © Sonoma Syrup).

[8] For a sophisticated wine pairing, try a fortified wine like Tawny Port or Pedro Ximénez Sherry (photo © Gordon Ramsay Group).

[9] A dry sparkling wine won’t do. Look for a sweeter style. See our list > below (photo © Ninety Plus Cellars) .

[10] Irish cream liqueur is delicious by itself, and also in iced or hot coffee (photo © Diageo).

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[1] These tips could save you money the next time you dine out (photo © Adrien Olichon | Unsplash).

[2] Tip #2: If the menu shows three different cuts of steak at $28, $42, and $65, you’re more likely to trade up to the middle price when you might have chosen the lowest (photo © Team Picfast | Pexels).

[3] Tip #3: Some menu items exist purely to make other dishes seem like bargains (photo © Restaurant Revolution | NOLA).

[4] Tip #5: Instead of “Roast Chicken,” you’ll see the same, pricier, dish named “Herb-Crusted Free-Range Chicken with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables and Garlic Aïoli” (photo © Good Eggs).

Every business has techniques to get you to spend more money, and restaurants are no different. According to one personal finance expert, a lot of establishments use carefully crafted tricks to guide your eyes toward the most expensive items, often without you realizing it.

Now, we’re the first to believe that restaurants—which operate on slim margins—deserve to make as much money as they can. After all, why own a business if you can’t put money in the bank?

Yet, we found this information interesting and pass it to you. It comes from Fred Harrington, CEO of Proxy Coupons, a discount platform specializing in online deals.

He has spent years studying consumer behavior and pricing psychology. His expertise in identifying how businesses influence spending decisions goes far beyond the digital world into everyday experiences like dining out.

First, a summary; details follow.

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