Simple Sandwich

Well, as of right now, I believe we have 12 inches of new snow and it just keeps on coming.

Going to the store today is not an option since our town snow plows are beyond aggressive. So I decided to create a meal with the ingredients I have on hand. Here is what I came up with- delicious simple sandwiches. I am going to broil the veggies since, needless to say, it is not really grilling season here in Maine. You could use any veggies you have and substitute the goat cheese with feta or mozzarella. Arugula tossed with olive oil and lemon juice would be a beautiful side with these delicious sandwiches, as would a crisp glass of Pinot Grigio...

Stay warm and eat well.

Grilled Eggplant, Red Pepper, Zucchini, Red Onion with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar on Ciabatta

Makes 4 sandwiches

1 eggplant

2 zucchinis

2 red bell pepper

1 red onion, thinly sliced

goat cheese

3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil

3 tbs. balsamic vinegar

4 ciabatta mini rolls

Cut the eggplant and zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Cut each red pepper into 4 pieces removing the stem. Place the vegetables on a pan, salt, pepper and drizzle olive oil to coat them and place them on the grill 7-10 minutes on each side. Peel the skin off the peppers and drizzle some balsamic vinegar on the vegetables.

Place assorted vegetables on the bread and top it with goat cheese and serve.

*You can also broil the vegetables in the oven for about 30 minutes or until they start to brown.