Banh Mi

There was stiff competition on Fox's show, MasterChef, where Gordon Ramsay sought out America's best home cooks. Now delicious recipes from the series are offered up in the MasterChef Cookbook ($17). Author JoAnn Cianciulli offers up a tasty Vietnamese chicken and cabbage slaw sandwich for your kiddo's lunch. "Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich shops and food carts have taken the country by storm! The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relatively low cost — make it a popular lunchtime grab-and-go. In the United States, bánh mì is sometimes referred to as a 'Saigon sub,'" she said. "If you are pressed for time, skip the first step of poaching the chicken. Instead, buy a whole rotisserie chicken from your market deli."
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Traditionally, the classic Vietnamese sandwich that's known as banh mi has a pork filling. However, this clever update ditches the meat and replaces it with tofu, meaning the sandwich is vegetarian friendly. It's packed with tons of veggies and flavored with hot and soy sauces. It's a well-seasoned and provocative meal that's perfect for a night when you're on the go. It also doubles as a hearty lunch. Get the uncomplicated recipe when you read more