One Perfect Day in WNC

Today was one of those perfect Western North Carolina days. Beautiful sunshine sparkling through the red and gold leaves. I am one of those fortunate few in the Grove Park Inn that has an office with a window. I ate lunch at my desk today and couldn't help but stare out at the orange leaves on the huge maple outside. The beauty only lasts a few days and then it disappears into colder weather and my wish for snow.

I had planned to make beef stroganoff over noodles tonight but just wasn't in the mood for a dish that I associate with cooler days, so I changed gears and made a quick supper. Something easy so we can plop down on the couch and watch an episode of the new Hawaii 5-0 that we have on the DVR.

Monte Christo Sandwiches* w/ chips and pickles

French Onion Soup au Gratin

Monte Christo Sandwiches

1 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I love Kraft light)

1 tsp. prepared mustard

4 slices sandwich bread (your choice, I used white wheat)

2 slices cooked turkey

2 slices cooked ham

2 slices Swiss cheese

2 eggs

1/4 cup sour cream

2 Tbsp. half and half

½ cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

Unsalted butter

Combine mayonnaise and mustard, spread lightly on one side of each bread slice.

Place one slice each of turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese on top of 2 bread slices. Top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.

Beat eggs; add sour cream and half and half, whisk well.

Dip sandwich halves in batter; coat with breadcrumbs. Carefully lower sandwich halves, one at a time, into pan that butter has been melted in over medium heat cook until golden brown, turning only once. Drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately.

Fix a quick supper and enjoy everyone of these glorious days, they will be gone way too soon!!

So, Until Tomorrow.................,

S~~~