The One With the Sex Tape and a Thanksgiving Sandwich
Welcome to Friends With Food Episode #9! Listen here. Our friend Heather Faye joins us for this one! Heather (or “Other Heather” as we call her) is the creator, producer, and host of the podcast Watching Netflix Without You. Be sure to check it out! She has some really great guests on her latest episode (hint: us!).
In this episode we cover Friends Season 5 Episode 9, “The One With Ross’ Sandwich.” This episode originally aired on December 10th, 1998. Unfortunately, R. Kelly was number one on the charts that week (along with Celine Dion) with “I’m Your Angel.” The music video is a bit eerie. In better news, Star Trek: Insurrection was number one at the box office! Pop quiz: what tv show did you record on VHS in the late nineties? Listen to the episode to hear our picks!
Could he BE any more sarcastic?
Ross’ aggressive self point. “My. Sandwich.”
What do you think Rachel think Joey is about to do with that bucket of chicken and sexy photo of Monica?
Thanksgiving Sandwich
…and now it can be the one good thing in your life, too! Though, full disclosure, we did not replicate Mental Gellar’s eponymous sandwich, merely created our own take on a Thanksgiving Sandwich for your enjoyment.
thanksgiving sandwich
makes two
1 medium sweet potato
1/2 tsp ground ginger
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
olive oil
1/4 cup cranberry sauce (any type-- store bought is fine!)
1/4 cup cream cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp dried sage
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp chicken bullion
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
2 hoagie rolls
1 stalk celery
large handful baby kale, spinach, kale, or chard
4oz turkey
Preheat oven to 425F. Peel sweet potato and cut into 1/4 inch rounds. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil, and pile on the sweet potato slices. Drizzle with two tablespoons olive oil, ground ginger, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Use your hands to toss it all together, making sure each slice is coated and seasoned. Spread slices out into a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping once half way through. Sweet potato should be completely tender and a slightly browned. When the sweet potato is done, remove from oven and set aside.
Place the cranberry sauce and the cream cheese in a small bowl and mash together with a fork. It's ok if there are some lumps, it doesn't need to be completely smooth and uniform. Season with a bit of black pepper to taste. Set aside.
In a jar or small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, sage, thyme, celery seed, a good grind of black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and chicken bullion. Whisk vigorously to combine, or if using a jar seal tightly and shake to combine well. Taste vinaigrette and add salt to taste (depending on how salty your chicken bullion is you may not need to add much). Dip in a piece of lettuce or greens to get a proper taste.
Grate or finely mince the garlic clove and add to a small bowl or jar along with the butter. Microwave for 30seconds to 1minute. You want the butter to be melted and the garlic to be fragrant.
Cut hoagie rolls lengthwise (you may leave them attached on one side/hinged if you'd like). Brush or spoon the cut surfaces with the garlic butter. Place rolls cut side down in a pan over medium low heat for several minutes (2-5),until nice and toasty. Meanwhile, dice the celery stalk. Add the celery and your greens to a medium bowl, and add the vinaigrette. Mix thoroughly.
It's now time to assemble your sandwiches! Spread a thick layer of cranberry cream cheese on the bottom half of the roll. Next, add a layer of roasted sweet potato. On top of this, stack your turkey slices. Put the greens and celery on top (the celery may fall to the bottom of the mixing bowl, just make sure it gets on the sandwich). Add the top half of the roll and you are done! Cut in half if desired. Can be made ahead and taken to work for lunch, be sure to add an aggressive sign threatening anyone who might think of stealing your sandwich!
