It's funny how easily I forget things that I once loved so much. These open-faced sandwiches were a favorite of mine while living in Germany. Wonderfully smoked meats or salamis atop the freshest of seeded breads or crusty rolls with a slice of Brie, hard-cooked egg, and a pickle or cucumber slice were so simple, yet sophisticated. But the best part- the thickest, freshest, most decadent layer of butter spread over that bread. One of my favorite sandwiches came from the train stop on Post. It was a Black Forest Ham with a thick spread of butter on a crusty roll, then all wrapped in paper for my train ride into the city center. For a picnic in the park the other day, my new neighbor from Germany jogged my memory by bringing those German Sandwiches I had once loved so much and I wondered to myself, "how did I let myself forget these?" I daintily devoured three of her sandwiches and had to make a plate of my own for our dinner last night. 
This Chunky Gazpacho is my favorite gazpacho recipe that I served in little espresso cups along side my German Sandwiches. The thing I love so much about Gazpacho; every bite is a surprise. Will I get a bit of oregano or basil with this bite or a tomato and cucumber, or how about some corn? Love it. This recipe is zippy and refreshing.
Chunky Gazpacho- from my friend Jennifer
8 really ripe tomatoes, chopped- I removed most of the seeds
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 vidalia onion chopped fine
5 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. horseradish
1 T. fresh oregano, chopped
1 T. fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
juice of one lemon
4 cups V8 or favorite tomato juice, I used Trader Joe's Garden Patch
1-2 tsp. hot pepper sauce, I used Sriracha with extra garlic
1 ear cooked corn on the cob, kernels removed- my addition
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Serve cold. Makes about 12 cups.
Note- My tomatoes were not the huge Beef Steak variety. My guess is that they were probably Early Girl's, about 2-3 inches across. I used 12.
17 comments:
I wish I could "daintily" eat some of your sandwiches. They look so refreshing. Your gazpacho recipe is a keeper too.
This does look so yummy - you had me at the Brie!
I love hearing about all your German adventures - and now you don't have to go so far to have them! Lucky you!
love the combo and love the flavors. It is that time of year for garden fresh stuff. woo hooo!!!
I am going to try your chunky version. I like the addition of horseradish...and also the corn.
although the sandwiches aren't necessarily my cup of tea, i'd really, really enjoy that gazpacho. i enjoy a little texture and chunk in my soup. :)
What a great way to celebrate summer!
I haven't been eating gazpacho long, but so far I haven't met a version I haven't liked. Can't wait to try it!
This looks amazing! Wonderful presentation, lovely flavours and textures!
Heaven on a plate! Not into chunky soups (thanks to my trust stick blender!) but those sammies are calling my name!
What a beautiful lunch. My niece lives in Germany and I loved it when she visited (she's 20) as she cooked all sorts of wonderful goodies. Never heard of these sandwiches, they look great!
That looks like summer on a plate and in a cup.
The sandwiches look so good. When I lived in Germany my favorite sandwich was a white baguette spread with cream cheese and topped with Brie, cucumber and tomato slices. They remind me of picnics by the fountain in Stuttgart!
I could totally eat a sammy like that! With a sweet pickle, not sour..
I'm with Biz, no chunky soups for me, I would use a stick blender too!
Maybe that's why we are twins :0)
What a delicious paring up meal! It must taste apart & very tasty!!
What a nice combo! The soup is naturally gluten free and the sandwich could easily be made gluten free. Thanks very much!
Shirley
That food reminds me of Europe too, very nice.
I just loved the seeded bread when I was in Poland. Have never found anything partucularly close to it here int eh States. I thinkt he closes would be that German rectangular bread in the supermarkets... but it is a little on the stale side comparitively speaking.
And gazpacho- hmmm. looks ownderful. I need to make a gazpacho soon, before summer goes marching away. It's about 50 degrees here presently.
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