Baked Cheese Sandwiches, perfect with a cup of tea.

8 slices of sourdough or shepherd's bread (4 sandwiches)

Cheese of your choice, 8 portions (smoked gouda, brie, or gruyere are all good)

8 slices honey baked ham

8 thin slices tomato

4 eggs

2 ½ cups whole milk

1 teaspoon sweet hot mustard

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

salt & pepper to taste

chopped parsley

paprika

Lightly grease a shallow baking dish, assemble 4 sandwiches with bread using cheese, ham, and tomato and arrange in baking dish.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, and basil, salt n' pepper to taste. Pour mixture over sandwiches, let stand 45 minutes. Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 40 - 45 minutes. Sandwiches will puff to a golden brown.

After baking garnish with chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve warm with arugula salad.

3 cups arugula

2 Tablespoon thinly sliced shallots

1 pear

2 California dates, chopped into little pieces

1.5 oz asiago cheese, sliced with a potato peeler

1/4 chopped walnuts

toss all ingredients together in a large bowl, top with dressing

Dressing:

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 Teaspoons sweet hot mustard

1 Tablespoon honey

½ cup olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

whisk all ingredients together.

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