You don’t have to travel far for expert primary and specialty care. Marshall provides excellent care with convenient locations.
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• Family/Primary Medicine
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• Cardiology
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• Family/Primary Medicine
• OB/GYN
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• Cardiac Testing
• Cancer Center
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• Infusion Center
• Pulmonology
• Urology
• Podiatry
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Lab Services
• Rheumatology
• Outpatient Surgery
• Diabetes and Nutrition Program
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• Community Health Library
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• Marshall Hospital
• Emergency Department/ Level 3 Trauma Center
• Outpatient and Inpatient Surgery
• General Surgery
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Lab Services
• Family/Primary Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Pediatrics
• Cardiology
• Cardiac Testing
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
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• Ear, Nose and Throat
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• Respiratory Therapy
• Pulmonology
• Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
• Addiction Medicine
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Home Health
• Urology
• Wound Care
GEORGETOWN
• Divide Wellness Center (Primary Care)
• Lab Services
• Addiction Medicine
Serving Up Flavor and Fun
October has a way of bringing people together. With fall festivities in full swing, football season heating up, and the first hints of the holidays ahead, it’s a month made for gathering. The weather may shift between summer’s last stretch and autumn’s crisp welcome, but either way, it’s the perfect time for food to take center stage, filling our tables with comfort and seasonal flavor.
This month, we’re sharing a little farm-to-table inspiration for your next gathering as we highlight beautiful table settings paired with a delicious chef-created menu. We’ve also compiled some favorite local restaurants for date nights, family outings, budget-friendly bites, and indulgent treats, so you can spend less time searching and more time savoring. We rounded out the food with some fun and delicious recipes to help you celebrate the season.
We also sat down with IV Lounge owner and author Carey Mencarini, who candidly shares her inspirational journey, the philosophy behind IV therapy, and how her clinic is redefining wellness in our community. Where food fills your tummy, vitamin therapy fills your cells.
While Apple Hill remains our go-to favorite to hunt for pumpkins and grab delicious home-made treats, our region also boasts some pretty big harvest fun if you're up for a little adventure as well. We’re talking giant corn mazes, fun carnival and train rides, and sprawling petting zoos!
And, be sure to follow us on socials this month—to help us celebrate one of my most beloved issues of the year, we’ll be holding weekly giveaways of gift certificates to local restaurants!
Our community is so fortunate to have such a rich mix of restaurants, chefs, and makers who pour their passion into every creation. I encourage you to try something new this month, whether it’s a restaurant you’ve never visited, a dish you’ve never tasted, or a drink you’ve always wanted to order. You might just discover a new favorite.
Here’s to good food, good company, and a season of savoring it all!
KRISTY MURDOCH,
October 2025
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Savor the Local Flavor
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, wrangling the kids for a family night out, or chasing the best deals, our area’s dining scene delivers. Bustling breweries, cozy restaurants, family-friendly eateries, and date-night gems all await. We’ve rounded up some top local picks so you can spend less time scrolling reviews and more time savoring great food, great drinks, and great company.
ARTICLE BY KRISTY MURDOCH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Best Bang For Your Buck:
BJ’S BREWHOUSE
Well-known for its frosty craft beers, hearty comfort food, and signature Pizookies, BJ’s is more than just a lively spot with a diverse menu—it’s also one of the best bargains in town. On weekdays, the $13 entrée-and-Pizookie combo costs less than a grocery run, and there’s even an unlimited soup-andsalad option. Now that’s a reason to raise a glass!
A Little History With Your Meal:
SMITH FLAT HOUSE
Originally known as the “Three Mile House,” it was built in 1853 along the stagecoach route to Carson City and has served as everything from a general store to a saloon. Today, this Placerville landmark pairs Gold Rush-era charm with modern flavor. Guests enjoy farm-to-table dishes, live music, a dog-friendly patio, and the rustic ambiance of its stone-walled cellar.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
Let the Good Times Roll:
THE BREAKROOM
This family-friendly spot in Shingle Springs is all about good food and good times. Enjoy delicious meals crafted from fresh ingredients while the kids play in the arcade, or you challenge friends to a game of pool or darts. It’s the perfect place to relax, savor great food, and have fun together!
For That Pad Thai Craving:
THAI PARADISE
Whether it’s a fragrant curry or a perfectly balanced Pad Thai, they bring the soul of Thailand to the table. Warm, welcoming, and consistently delicious, this is definitely a favorite in Town Center worth mentioning.
FOURK KITCHEN IN FOLSOM
They blend fine dining with a touch of fun, creating a memorable evening. Each month, the chef crafts bold, seasonal four-course menus using fresh, locally inspired ingredients, so no two visits are ever the same.
Who’s Ready for Date Night: Bring on the Sweets:
BAKERIE & LATTE CHATEAU ARME
This beloved French-style bakery has been delighting our community for almost three decades. From flaky ham-and-cheese croissants to sweet cinnamon rolls, every pastry and treat is housemade with care. The aroma alone is irresistible, and with fresh coffee and a loyal local following, it’s a must-visit.
Fourk Kitchen
The Breakroom
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RUSTIC FALL SUPPER
Gather friends and family for a farm-to-table feast filled with comforting flavors and rustic charm
There’s no better way to welcome fall than with a cozy gathering of friends and family around a beautifully decorated table filled with comfort food. From the first sip of a smoky Mezcal cocktail to the aroma of freshly roasted vegetables and herbs, this farm-to-table dinner is brimming with character and flavor. Earthy ceramics and rustic arrangements of locally foraged blooms set the perfect scene, while each dish invites everyone to slow down, savor, and enjoy the simple pleasures of a good meal.
This dinner starts with an Arugula Salad with Grilled Corn, Shaved Radishes with Zucchini and Goat Cheese and served with a Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette.
Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken pairs nicely with Roasted Heirloom Carrots drizzled with Hot Honey. Peach Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Cream rounds out the meal for the perfect sweet treat.
We’re sharing a couple of our favorite recipes from this feast so you can bring the flavors—and the feeling—of this gathering into your own home.
BUTTERMILK BRINED FRIED CHICKEN
Dried Spice Mix:
• 2 tablespoons white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 5 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons fresh black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• Palm kosher salt
Buttermilk Brine:
• 4 cups buttermilk
• 1 bunch fresh sage
• ½ of spice mixture
Dredge:
• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
Other Ingredients:
• Whole cut up chicken or 2 bone-in breasts, 2 thighs and 2 drumsticks
• 4 cups shortening
Directions:
Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour buttermilk brine over top. Add fresh sage and store in the fridge. Marinate chicken in brine for up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking rack within a sheet pan for raw chicken and a second one for cooked chicken.
Add remaining spice mixture to flour mixture. Whisk together well.
Pull chicken out of buttermilk mixture and let it drip. Coat firmly in flour mixture and set on raw chicken rack. Complete each piece of chicken.
Heat shortening to 350 degrees in a large pot. (Our preference is a cast iron Dutch oven.) Place 2 to 3 pieces of chicken in oil and cook for 3–5 minutes per side. Place on the cooked chicken rack. Put cooked chicken in the oven to complete cooking for 15 minutes.
Let chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before serving!
PEACH BREAD PUDDING
Ingredients:
• 1 loaf brioche
• 5 fresh peaches
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 eggs
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Dice peaches. Place peaches, white sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved and peaches are soft. Mix all other ingredients together. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan and add peach mixture, brioche pieces, and milk/egg/ cream/spice mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, then cut and serve in ramekins.
SALTED CARAMEL
CREAM SAUCE
Ingredients:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature and cut into 6 pieces
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Heat sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Sugar will form clumps and eventually melt into a thick amber-colored liquid. Be careful not to burn. Once sugar is completely melted, immediately add the butter slowly as the caramel will bubble rapidly. Stir the butter into the caramel until it is completely melted. If you notice the butter separating, remove from heat and vigorously whisk to combine it again. Very slowly drizzle in heavy cream while stirring. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in salt. Caramel thickens as it cools.
ARTICLE BY BY KRISTA MINARD | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
AT IV LOUNGE, INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN THERAPY BOOSTS HEALTH AND HELPS SAVE LIVES
DRIPPING VITALITY
For most of us, the sense that healing can happen doesn’t happen as dramatically as it did for Carey Mencarini.
In a wheelchair, on oxygen, and diagnosed with several life-threatening disorders—including advanced Lyme disease and a form of ALS—Mencarini
illness or simply a boost in vitality. She also has recently published a book, The Vitality Solution, which details the benefits of IV vitamin therapy, fasting, and mindfulness practices.
We caught up with Mencarini to learn more.
“VITAMINS ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS OUR CELLS NEED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.”
had been told she was dying. Unable to swallow, she was grateful when she discovered IV nutrient therapy, which kept her going as she searched, undaunted, for better answers. Finally, a doctor reviewing a previous MRI discovered a significant culprit: a brain malformation that needed surgical repair. “When I woke up from brain surgery breathing on my own and able to walk unassisted,” she says, “I knew healing was possible.” Mencarini credits intravenous vitamin therapy with saving her life.
In addition to using it while she was deathly ill, following surgery in 2012, she continued taking IV nutrients while she underwent treatment for Lyme and regained her strength. She knew she wanted to spread the word, and the treatment, to others. Fast forward, and in 2021, Mencarini opened IV Lounge—a drip bar and wellness space—in Cameron Park, and recently moved it to EDH’s Town Center. She provides services to others who are on their own paths to wellness—whether that path involves healing from serious
WHAT IS THE MISSION BEHIND IV LOUNGE?
To bring affordable, convenient, and pharmaceutical-grade IV vitamin therapy to our community in a setting that is relaxing and spa-like.
IN YOUR VIEW, WHY IS IV THERAPY SUCH AN EFFECTIVE WELLNESS TOOL?
Vitamins are the building blocks our cells need to function properly. The absence of nutrients leads to numerous ailments and diseases. There is a direct correlation between adequate vitamin levels and our quality of life.
HOW DO MINDFULNESS, FASTING, AND OTHER PRACTICES COMPLEMENT IV THERAPY?
Vitamins are the building blocks or the foundation; other healing alternatives build on that foundation, making us more resilient and, in some instances, more receptive to receiving nutrients.
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CAN YOU SHARE A CLIENT SUCCESS STORY?
A cancer patient came in and had several IV drips to build up her system prior to undergoing treatment. She was able to not only endure the harsh treatment but get through it with much more ease and fewer symptoms. Her doctor could not believe the results and how she handled it all. She is still a client today and comes in regularly so she can feel her best and keep her immune system functioning as well as possible.
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT IV THERAPY?
Myth: IV vitamin therapy costs too much. Reality: Being sick costs far more money—and time. When we are not proactive with our health, we become reactive. The end result: missing work, school, important life events, not feeling like ourselves, pain and suffering.
WHICH WELLNESS PRACTICE IS MOST ESSENTIAL IN YOUR DAILY LIFE?
Bar none, vitamin therapy via IV or injections. It enables me to run multiple businesses and avoid being sick repeatedly from every little bug.
WHAT LED YOU TO WRITE THE VITALITY SOLUTION ?
After going through my own health journey, experiencing and learning about so many different healing modalities, it was painfully clear to me how little
“EVERYONE HAS A HEALING SUPER-HERO-POWER THEY RARELY ACCESS.”
others knew about these “hidden healers.” Everyone has a healing super-heropower they rarely access. Our bodies were designed to heal themselves, but we need tools sometimes to access that healing.
ANY FUTURE PLANS FOR IV LOUNGE?
To help others open clinics like IV Lounge in communities that don’t have them. Also, to have a wellness center that would create affordable, convenient, and reliable access to wellness alternatives that work synergistically, all in one location.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE JUST BEGINNING THEIR WELLNESS JOURNEY?
Be open to alternatives, explore various modalities, and find what works for your body and enables you to live life to its fullest. Never give up.
IV Lounge offers IV drips, vitamin injections, ionic detox foot spas, and red/ infrared light therapy. All therapies are administered by licensed medical professionals. Guests enjoy spa-like comforts such as snacks and drinks, warm aromatherapy wraps, and private suites. It’s a beautiful space designed for relaxation, renewal, and whole-body wellness.
BUSINESS INFO
4359 Town Center Blvd., Suite 212 ivlounge-edh.com
Fog Willow Farms
Fog Willow Farms
Cool Patch Pumpkins
WHERE pumpkins meet ADVENTURE THIS fall
Fall has officially arrived, and with it comes the perfect excuse to take a day off, pick out pumpkins, try delicious seasonal creations, and enjoy a day outdoors. Our region is filled with farms and pumpkin patches that go far beyond simple gourds. Think giant corn mazes, rides, petting zoos, and shows that can easily fill an entire day of family fun.
While Apple Hill will always be the iconic, close-to-home favorite—with dozens of U-pick farms, caramel apples, and beautiful backdrops—if you’re also up for a little road trip, you’ll find pumpkin patches boasting world-record attractions, charming small-town vibes, and activities to keep the kiddos busy. These destinations bring adventure, unique experiences, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting fall memories. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of a giant maze or simply looking for a fun outing with family and friends, there’s a pumpkin patch in our region calling your name this season.
Here are some of the coolest pumpkin patches and harvest destinations to explore, all within an hour’s drive from El Dorado Hills:
Discover family-friendly farms and carnival-style fun in our region
ARTICLE BY KRISTA MINARD PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm – Ashton Imagery
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm – Ashton Imagery
COOL PATCH PUMPKINS – DIXON
For “go big or go home” pumpkin fun! Home to a Guinness World Record-holding corn maze, the farm also features pumpkin cannons, a “corn bath,” hayrides, and a kid-friendly Fun Zone with slides and games. Food trucks, pumpkin decorating stations, and seasonal vendors add even more excitement. With adventure at every turn and endless photo opportunities, this massive farm is perfect for families and friends.
BISHOP’S PUMPKIN FARM – WHEATLAND
Bishop’s is a beloved Northern California tradition for good reason. Visitors can explore multiple corn mazes, several carnival-type rides including a train and carousel, meet farm animals at the petting zoo, and snack on fresh-baked pies and other delicious goodies. There are also fun shows on the weekends like pig races, stunt dogs, puppet shows, and live music. This farm is your one-stop shop for amazing fun!
FOG WILLOW FARMS – WILTON
Nestled in the quiet countryside, Fog Willow is a fall favorite for families with young children. From pumpkin picking and hayrides to barnyard obstacle courses and pony rides, there’s no shortage of things to do. The petting zoo—home to more than 50 animals you can feed and cuddle—is always a highlight. With its creekside charm and hands-on “edu-tainment,” Fog Willow celebrates the harvest season without the typical Halloween-style setting.
DAVE’S PUMPKIN PATCH AT VIERRA FARMS – WEST SACRAMENTO
Delighting families for more than 30 years, Dave’s is big, bustling, and full of variety. At the heart of the experience is “The Cornival”—a fall carnival packed with live entertainment, rides, and games. Jump on the oversized pillow, wander through a meticulously designed corn maze, ride hay wagons or ponies—all while enjoying farm-fresh treats like BBQ, their famous apple cider donuts, and local produce from their farmstands.
Cool Patch 6150 Dixon Ave West, Dixon
Open through 10/31/25
Fog Willow 11011 Cecatra Dr, Wilton
Open through 11/2/25
Bishop’s 1415 Pumpkin Ln, Wheatland
Open through 11/9/25
Dave’s 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento
Open through 10/31/25
Cool Patch Pumpkins
ARTICLE BY MEL BOBAN
How To Stay Festive And Healthy? Sure Thing
Halloween is typically filled to the brim with salt, sugar and carbs. It can be hard to stay on the nutrition wagon during spooky season, but there are plenty of fun ways to add a festive spin to favorite healthy dishes.
pumpkinFRUIT BOWL
With luck finding a melon or watermelon at the store, simply carve it like a jack-o-lantern and make the mouth large enough to have other sliced fruit emerging, such as cut pineapple, sliced grapes and apple chunks. Along the side, peel mini oranges and add a green stem to mimic pumpkins.
spooky CHARCUTERIE
These fan favorite boards can easily be kept healthy with some additions. Make any treat spooky with edible eyeballs. Adding them to a small snack such as mini bell peppers or grapes and strawberries is a fun way to stay on theme without sacrificing a healthy streak. Eyeball salami rolls also can be added, starting first with a green olive in the center, surrounded by a roll of mozzarella cheese and then surrounded by salami or even prosciutto.
stuffed PEPPERS
This fall staple easily can be incorporated into a fall gathering or Halloween night by carving jacko-lantern faces in orange peppers, and resuming a favorite recipe from there. Serving bread on the side? Use a skull or pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to re-shape it.
ghostly DIP
Hummus and pitas can be made scary in no time. Use a ghost shaped cookie cutter to shape pita bread, lightly toast and serve with red pepper hummus, which is usually orange in color.
jack-o-lantern VEGGIE TRAY
The easiest bet for a quick and healthy Halloween treat? You can’t go wrong with a veggie tray shaped like a jack-o-lantern. Use baby carrots as the base, and cucumber or celery to shape the mouth and stem. The eyes? Two round bowls of veggie dip.
Join us for a heartwarming performance by the Dream Catchers Theater Program, featuring adults with disabilities in Scenes from Annie.
Friday, November 21st at 7:00 PM
At the Dream Catchers EDH Office
5041 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762
Tickets are $20. To RSVP please email autumng@dreamcatchersedh.org
We are currently seeking sponsors to help support this inclusive production. Your sponsorship directly impacts our participants by providing opportunities to shine on stage and share their talents with the community. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact Dream Catchers EDH. A special Dream Draw will take place during the show. We hope to see you there!
Dream Catchers EDH mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) to live their best lives. We do this by providing opportunities for growth in character, health, social connections and independence.
Swim, bike, run, roll! Kids with disabilities and siblings up to age 13 are welcome, and each athlete is encouraged to have a parent/caregiver participate as their coach. A Walk with Austin buddy will join each participant for the 20- to 60-minute course, and all finishers receive a medal. Afterward, celebrate at the Finishers Party. Pre-registration is required; $50 entry fee. eldoradohillscsd.org
OCTOBER 5TH
California’s First Official America 250 Celebration
EDH Town Center Theatre Plaza | 11 AM
Hosted by local Daughters of the American Revolution chapters, the celebration will feature a day of patriotism with live fife and drum music, flag-folding ceremonies, Marines and Army participation, and stirring narration. A choir will perform patriotic classics. Perfect for families and future leaders—be inspired, educated, united, and delighted with surprises! edhtowncenter.com
OCTOBER 17TH
Cameron Park’s The Great Trunk or Treat
Cameron Park CSD, 2502 Country Club Drive | 5:00 PM
Kindergartners through eighth-graders are invited to trick or treat at Cameron Park’s annual Trunk or Treat, which includes the Franken-Sweets Walk, the Pumpkin King-Plunge in the community pool (for first 50 registrants) and a costume contest where each of three winners receives a prize basket filled with mysterious, spooky prizes. Event is free but registration is required by Oct. 15. cameronpark.org
OCTOBER 18TH
Third Annual Fine Art Festival
El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway | 10:00 AM
The El Dorado Hills Arts Association’s Fine Art Festival returns to the El Dorado Hills Library, featuring over 40 local and regional artists in outdoor booths and gallery displays. Guests can enjoy live jazz and blues, food trucks, kids’ art activities, and the chance to meet artists and purchase original works. Free admission. eldoradohillsarts.com
OCTOBER 27TH
CSD’s Trunk or Treat and Scarecrow Contest
EDH Community Park, St. Andrews Drive | 4:30 PM
Come on out for a free, family-friendly event! Trick or treaters scurry from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from decorated vehicles that backdrop this spooktacular evening. Open to all ages, individuals, families, groups, and businesses. Create a scarecrow and enter it in the CSD’s annual contest. Applications to host a trunk or enter a scarecrow are accepted through Oct. 18. eldoradohillscsd.org
OCTOBER 31ST
Halloween Spooktacular
EDH Town Center | 3:00 PM
Spooky spirit comes alive as Town Center transforms into a Halloween scene from 3 to 6 p.m. Participating businesses invite costumed kids and their families in for trick or treating. Costume contest gets going at 5 p.m. in the Amphitheater, with categories for Most Creative, Hero/Villain or Princess, Cutest, Scariest, and Best Group/Family. Get into your Halloween costumes and join the fun! edhtowncenter.com
THE SEASON’S BEST SANDWICHES
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Stacked forFall
There’s something deeply satisfying about a well-made sandwich—especially when it comes together with minimal effort but delivers big on flavor. As the season changes and appetites grow heartier, fall is the perfect time to get creative with ingredients tucked between slices of crusty bread or buttery rolls. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your lunch routine, enjoy comforting flavors and bold textures, or impress guests with a no-fuss meal, these easy-tomake sandwiches strike the perfect balance between simple and sensational.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 slices crusty bread (sourdough, ciabatta, French bread)
• 6 oz roast beef
• 2 slices provolone cheese
• 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)
INSTRUCTIONS
• 2 ½ tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp horseradish sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Arugula
• Cherry tomato
• Caramelized onions
Toast the bread. Butter one side of each slice and toast in a skillet until golden. Heat roast beef briefly in a pan. To make the spread, mix mayo, horseradish sauce, and Dijon. Spread on the toasted bread. Layer roast beef, cheese, and broil briefly to melt. Add arugula, tomato, and caramelized onions if using. Top with the second slice of bread.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 grilled chicken breast
• 2 slices pepper jack cheese
• 2 slices cooked bacon
• 1 tbsp fruit jam (fig, raspberry, or jalapeño recommended)
INSTRUCTIONS
• A handful of fresh arugula
• 3–4 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tbsp garlic aioli
• 1 brioche bun (toasted)
Lightly butter the inside of the bun and toast in a skillet or oven until golden brown. Spread a layer of garlic aioli on the bottom bun. Add the sliced grilled chicken breast. Place the pepper jack cheese over the hot chicken to slightly melt it. Layer on the crispy bacon slices. Add halved cherry tomatoes and a small handful of arugula. Spread the jam on the top bun. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
• 3 oz goat cheese
• Fresh arugula
• ¼ cup caramelized onions
• 1 pear, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
• Honey, to taste
• Butter for toasting the bread
• Rotisserie chicken breast thinly sliced
• Sourdough bread, buttered (optional)
Spread goat cheese on one side of the bread. Top the cheese with arugula, caramelized onions, sliced pears and chicken breast. Drizzle with honey. Top with remaining slice of sourdough bread. Use a griddle or panini press to heat the sandwich.
INGREDIENTS
• French bread loaf, halved lengthwise
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme or rosemary
• Salt, pepper, chili flakes (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup arugula
• 2–4 tbsp pesto (thinned with olive oil)
• Balsamic glaze
• Optional: 4 slices prosciutto
• Fresh basil
Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until soft and caramelized. Brush bread with olive oil. Toast in the oven at 375°F for 5–7 minutes until crisp. Layer mozzarella slices on the toasted bread. Add fresh basil. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, just until melted. Optional: Top with roasted tomatoes, arugula, and prosciutto (if using). Drizzle with pesto and balsamic glaze.
