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  Muffuletta -- definition, background and history
For almost 100 years, they have served up the Muffuletta sandwich, which is right up next to the Roast Beef Po-Boy as a signature sandwiches of New Orleans.
The sandwich consists of the round loaf of crusty Italian bread, split and filled with layers of sliced Provolone cheese, Genoa salami and Cappicola ham, topped with Olive Salad: a chopped mixture of green, unstuffed olives, pimientos, celery, garlic, cocktail onions, capers, oregano, parsley, olive oil, red-wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
The muffuletta is as much a signature sandwich of New Orleans as the roast beef po-boy.
www.colorpro.com /great-sandwiches/muffuletta/history.htm   (434 words)

  
  Muffuletta Sandwich, History of Muffuletta Sandwich
A true Muffuletta Sandwich must always be served at room temperature, never toasted; it is considered blasphemy to heat the sandwich.
He experimented and found that the ticker, braided Itallian bread was too hard to bite but the softer round muffuletta was ideal for his sandwich.
Muffulettas are more than just sandwiches, they're a tourist attraction, especially during Mardi Gras.
whatscookingamerica.net /History/Sandwiches/Muffuletta.htm   (511 words)

  
 GourmetSleuth - Muffuletta, Muffaletta
Muffuletta is a type of Sicilian bread (round crusty loaf with a hollow center) but is best know as one heck of a big sandwich.
The sandwich consists of a round loaf of crusty Italian bread, split and filled with layers of sliced PROVOLONE, Genoa SALAMI and ham topped with "olive salad," a chopped mixture of green, unstuffed olives, PIMIENTOS, celery, garlic, cocktail onions, CAPERS, oregano, parsley, olive oil, red-wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
The olive salad is what sets the muffuletta apart from any other sandwich of its ilk.
www.gourmetsleuth.com /Muffaletta.htm   (205 words)

  
 Muffuletta Pizza Recipe
One of my favorite things to eat in New Orleans, along with beignets and pralines, is a muffuletta sandwich, which derives its unique taste from a tangy olive salad and is a natural for conversion to a pizza.
First, some muffuletta background - the Italians, who immigrated to New Orleans after the French, Spanish, and African Americans and settled in the French Quarter, are credited with creating the muffuletta.
There are four main components to a muffuletta: bread, olive salad, meat, and cheese.
home.comcast.net /~cmptj/pizza/recipes/mufful.htm   (388 words)

  
 Muffuletta — The Cajuns Adopt an Italian Sandwich - Cajun & Creole
Muffuletta is a Sicilian sandwich which was introduced in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA, USA by Central Grocery in the early 1900’s.
The three main features of Muffuletta are the bread — a round, Italian-style crusty loaf -- thinly shaved meats and olive salad.
If you make the olive salad ahead of time, it will not only taste better, but you’ll also be able to put together this recipe in no time, offering family or guests an unusual departure from the standard lunch sandwich.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art12265.asp   (240 words)

  
 muffuletta
Better muffulettas are created two doors down at the Progress grocery, or for atmosphere, at the nearby Napoleon House.
To heat, wrap the uncut muffuletta in a large piece of foil.
Place the wrapped sandwich on a sheet pan and warm it in a 400-degree oven for 25–30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
myweb.cableone.net /howle/page/muffuletta.htm   (1024 words)

  
 New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich, Sandwich Recipe
They key ingredient is the olive salad which gives the sandwich its special flavor and makes it appealing to the eye.
A true Muffuletta Sandwich must always be served at room temperature, never toasted; it is considered blasphemy to heat the sandwich.
Imagine a sandwich that is almost as wide as a Frisbee and so wide that it is hard to bite into.
www.whatscookingamerica.net /Sandwich/MuffulettaSand.htm   (287 words)

  
 Muffuletta Sandwich with Olive Salad
The muffuletta sandwich is one of the great sandwiches of the world, and it's criminal that it can hardly be found anywhere outside the city of New Orleans.
Many consider this to be the quintessential muffuletta in the city, and as great (and historically significant) as it is, these days I'll usually avoid the lines and go elsewhere.
The Perrones have been making muffulettas almost as long as the folks at Central next door to their original location (since 1924, in fact, when grandpa Bartolomeo Perrone emigrated to New Orleans from Palermo, Sicily), but I often found their muffuletta edged out their slightly more famous neighbors.
www.gumbopages.com /food/samwiches/muff.html   (1258 words)

  
 muffuletta. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
The New Orleans muffuletta is one of the few large American sandwiches not made with a long crusty roll.
The bread's shape and the presence of the olive salad distinguishes the muffuletta from the submarine sandwich.
Marian Burros of the New York Times traces the creation of the muffuletta to Salvatore Lupa's Central Grocery in New Orleans in 1910.
www.bartleby.com /61/70/M0467050.html   (190 words)

  
 Nola Cuisine » Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
He used a nice looking loaf of bread, but it was obviously too much of a rustic loaf for a Muffuletta, I like something a little lighter for the (with sesame seeds), but I guess I can live with that part.
Central Grocery’s Muffuletta may be the original, but by far it is NOT the best.
The bread is very good, that is always important to a great sandwich, but their olive salad is very weak in taste.
www.nolacuisine.com /2005/07/17/muffuletta-sandwich-recipe   (997 words)

  
 RECIPE for New Orleans Style Muffuletta Sandwich
Here's a my version of New Orleans' famous Muffuletta Sandwich.
Missing my youthful adventures in The Big Easy, I came up with this recipe for a picnic at the Hollywood Bowl -- a night of New Orleans music with Dr. John and Pete Fountain.
If you have vegetarians in your group, click here for Vegetarian version of the Muffuletta.
www.fabulousfoods.com /recipes/main/sandwiches/muffaletta.html   (232 words)

  
 Muffuletta - The Boston Globe
To assemble the muffuletta: Layer 1/2 of the provolone on the bottom of the loaf.
Spread with 1/3 of the olive paste, then 1/2 of the artichokes.
Wrap the muffuletta in plastic wrap and chill for several hours.
www.boston.com /ae/food/articles/2005/06/01/muffuletta   (300 words)

  
 muffuletta: definition, usage and pronunciation - YourDictionary.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Regional Note: The New Orleans muffuletta is one of the few large American sandwiches not made with a long crusty roll.
The bread's shape and the presence of the olive salad distinguishes the muffuletta from the submarine sandwich.
Marian Burros of the New York Times traces the creation of the muffuletta to Salvatore Lupa's Central Grocery in New Orleans in 1910.
www.yourdictionary.com /ahd/m/m0467050.html   (120 words)

  
 Recipes -Onion Muffuletta
The muffuletta is a specialty of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
It could be called olive salad on bread.
Alternate layers of meats and cheeses on bottom half of bread.
www.inmamaskitchen.com /RECIPES/RECIPES/sandwiches/onion_muffuletta.html   (104 words)

  
 Muffuletta Sandwich - Glossary - Hormel Foods
Similar to a hoagie or hero sandwich that contains an array of ingredients, the Muffuletta is most often stacked with Italian meats and cheeses that are traditionally garnished with an olive mix.
Orginating in New Orleans, the Muffuletta is made in many variations using different breads and ingredients, however, the basic Muffuletta is typically made with a round loaf of Italian, French or sourdough sandwich bread, similar to a large, oversized bun.
When the meats and cheeses have been arranged for the Muffuletta, an olive mixture is spread over the top and/or the bottom of the bread.
www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=36040&hlite=true&querytext=ham,   (254 words)

  
 Muffuletta Olive Salad
Muffuletta Creole/Italian sandwiches are a wonderful New Orleans tradition!
These famous sandwiches are served throughout the City, and particularly in the restaurants along Decatur Street in New Orleans old French Quarter.
Here's a recipe for muffulettas that you can try at home: On Italian or French Bread, layer thin slices of Genoa Salami (1/4 lb), Ham (1/2 lb), Mortadella (1/4 lb), Provolone Cheese (1/3 lb).
www.cajun-store.com /mufolsal.html   (174 words)

  
 Muffuletta Recipe - Recipes To-Go
This Muffuletta recipe is one of many in our Bread Category.
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www.recipes-to-go.com /bread/Muffuletta.html   (447 words)

  
 More Recipes Like Muffuletta Sandwich - All Recipes
A crusty loaf of Italian bread is cut in half, and layered with olives, and various meats and cheeses.”
Much like the N'awlins muffuletta, this is a large sandwich layered in a round loaf of crusty bread.
A homemade olive salad is spread on fresh bread which is then layered with salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone.
www.allrecipes.com /Recipe/Muffuletta-Sandwich/MoreRecipesLikeThis.aspx   (409 words)

  
 Whole Foods Market : Recipes : The Muffuletta
Let this sandwich set for several hours for the flavors to meld and the oil to impart the bread with a delicious flavor.
To prepare muffuletta, cut bread horizontally and pull out some of the soft interior.
Drain olive spread and reserve the liquid; brush both cut sides of the bread generously with the marinade.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com /recipes/sandwich/muffulatta.html   (268 words)

  
 Real N'awlins Muffuletta - Allrecipes
A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh Italian bread topped with sesame seeds.
This would be great to take on picnics or car trips as it can be made in advance, and keeps well in the fridge otr a cooler.
I have to say that I don't like olives at all but I wanted to try a real Muffuletta.
allrecipes.com /Recipe/Real-Nawlins-Muffuletta/Detail.aspx?rss=3   (500 words)

  
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Spoon Muffuletta onto bread, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and/or hot crushed red pepper.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, salami, pepperoni, Muffuletta olive mix, red bell pepper, onion, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes.
Toss salad greens, Muffuletta olive mix, red bell peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, onion and the package of dressing mix.
www.giulianopeppers.com /Italian-Style-Muffuletta.html   (431 words)

  
 Cooks.com - Recipes - Muffuletta
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Slice bread horizontally and scoop out about half the dough from the top and bottom.
www.cooks.com /rec/search?q=muffuletta   (120 words)

  
 New Orleans Muffuletta and Po-Boy Restaurants - 14 web sites
Famous Shrimp Arnaud, red beans and rice, oysters on the half shell and po-boys share the menu with 8-oz.
Also offer a large assortment of delectable meats and gourmet foods, a deli section with a wide variety of sandwiches and homestyle plate lunches made fresh daily.
From the definitive and revered New Orleans muffuletta to a tantalizing olive salad, we have kept our family recipes intact for delightful, regional dishes, as well as the innumerable items that can make your next meal a culinary masterpiece.
neworleanswebsites.com /cat/fd/res/mu/mu.html   (321 words)

  
 Muffuletta - The Boston Globe
A signature sandwich of New Orleans, a muffuletta bursts with flavor from the addition of a freshly made olive salad.
You can chop all the ingredients in a food processor, but make sure to leave the mixture quite chunky.
Pile the olive mixture on top, as much as will fit, and cover with the top half of bread.
www.boston.com /yourlife/home/articles/2004/06/17/muffuletta   (192 words)

  
 New Orleans Cuisine: Muffuletta Olive Salad Recipe
Grab a Muffuletta Sandwich, a beer in a go cup and sit up at the Riverwalk to watch the barges roll by on the Mississippi, or just sit in the street like a common Hobo, depending on how hungry you are.
Back to the recipe, I would make this at least a week ahead, it improves with age.
I also make my own Pimientos, the jarred variety are mushy, and they're super easy to make; recipe follows.
neworleanscuisine.blogspot.com /2005/03/muffuletta-olive-salad-recipe.html   (504 words)

  
 Sweet Peppers 'Muffuletta'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Spoon remaining peppers mixture on top, shaping a mound into the center.
Completely wrap 'muffuletta' into plastic wrap; refrigerate, flattening bread with a filled can for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
Just before serving, slice 'muffuletta', as you would a pie.
www.therecipebox.com /members/box/sandwich/san0050.htm   (211 words)

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