Focaccia
The recipe Focaccia could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes. This recipe makes 10 servings with 918 calories, 31g of protein, and 79g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salami, mayonnaise, salt, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Oil 1 (11 by 17-inch) baking sheet.
Pour 1/4 cup olive oil in mixing bowl.
Place the dough in the bowl and rub with olive oil.
Let dough come to room temperature. The dough will loosen and rise slightly in bowl. On a lightly floured work surface knead the dough lightly until smooth.
Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, about 12 by 10-inches.
Brush off any excess flour and transfer to the oiled baking sheet.
Brush with olive oil and let rise for about 15 to 20 minutes. Press your fingers into the dough to make evenly spaced indentations, brush with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with gray salt.
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, the bread should be browned and crisp on the bottom.
Remove from the oven and let cool to a warm room temperature.
Meanwhile combine the sun-dried tomatoes, sherry vinegar, and olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth and taste for salt and pepper.
Slice the sheet of focaccia in half as if you are making 1 giant sandwich.
Spread the top of the bread with the mayonnaise and the bottom with the sun-dried tomato dressing.
Lay down a layer of each sliced meat and then a layer of provolone, followed by a layer of tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper, top with the arugula and place the top half of the focaccia on top. Your 1 giant sandwich can now be sliced into individual sandwiches or bite sized squares.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. One wine you could try is Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva. It has 4.8 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 27 dollars.
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva
An authentic Italian Chianti made from grapes grown in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region. An exquisite expression of the Sangiovese grape, with substantial acidity from the low pH of the soil in this region.The aromas of this complex red wine range from cherries and plums to gladiolus flowers and earthy flint. The tannic, oak-aged flavors are bright and round, with a dry, warm, earthy finish.Best enjoyed with very flavorful dishes, such as tomato-based sauces, mushroom ravioli, beef or pork roasts, and game meats from venison to pheasant. It is also excellent with mature cheeses.Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon