Grilled Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella!

Currently we are experiencing extremes of temperatures which are considered dangerous for any outside activity, being advised to stay inside if possible during the worst part of the day (noon through three). According to our weather person the highs have been 104 (40 C) with heat indexes of up to 114 degrees (46 C).

Well I can tell you, it's not much better when you step outside at 10 in the evening to walk the dog. That being said, we are trying to keep the oven from being on too much and preparing cooler meals.

Here is a cool lunch, grilled just for a bit, but the kitchen didn't get hot.

Raw ingredients are simple - avocodo, tomato, mozzarella cheese and sourdough bread.




See how easy? Just layer it all on the bread..........



Place on a grill pan. This is the wonderful Calphalon grill pan Doug got me...a great pan that gets lots of use here. I put a pat of butter in the pan so you'd have a coating for the sourdough.




To press the sandwiches into the grill grooves, I place a dinner plate atop the bread and gently balance a two liter bottle of soda, for the weight.



See the lovely grill marks...looks like I have a Panini press.



Serve with kiwi fruit and canteloupe.........



A relatively healthy lunch and a cool one to boot.