Pick 2 Lunch Special Recipe

Inspired by FireRock Grille

Time15m

Serves1

choose two of the following for only $15: half sandwich, cup of soup, or half salad pair with french dip or french onion soup +2, upgrade your salad with your favorite protein (see salad section for pricing) available 11 am–4 pm, monday–friday, eligible items are highlighted with

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Ingredients

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Available Items & Components

1 each Small sandwich (half of a standard sandwich) - assorted fillings (choose 1)

1 cup Cup of soup (8 fl oz)

1 each Half salad (half portion of a standard salad)

1 each French dip (upgrade option)

1 cup French onion soup (upgrade option)

Sandwich Components (examples of eligible sandwiches)

1 each Ciabatta or sourdough bread (for full sandwich; use half for the special)

3 oz Roast turkey or ham or roast beef or grilled vegetables

1 slice Cheddar or Swiss cheese

1 to taste Lettuce, tomato, pickle (assorted)

1 tbs Mayonnaise or mustard

Soup Components (basic cup of soup)

8 fl oz Broth or stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef)

1 to taste Vegetables, protein, or aromatics (pre-cooked as per soup)

Half Salad Components

2 cups Mixed greens (half portion)

4 each Cherry tomatoes, halved

6 each Cucumber slices

1 tbs Dressing (house vinaigrette or choice)

2 oz Optional protein upgrade (see salad section for pricing) - grilled chicken

Condiments & Sides

2 fl oz Au jus (for French dip)

1 each Croutons or bread slice (for French onion soup)

1/2 oz Gruyere or Swiss cheese (for French onion soup)

Method

Assembling the Pick 2 Lunch Special

Overview

Customer chooses any two of the following: half sandwich, cup of soup (8 fl oz), or half salad. Upgrades available: swap in French dip or French onion soup for +$2, or upgrade salad with protein at menu pricing. Prepare each selected item to half-portion or cup portions as described below.

Prepare Half Sandwich

Take a full sandwich recipe and prepare as follows for a half portion: slice the chosen bread and assemble with 3 oz of chosen protein (turkey, ham, roast beef, or grilled vegetables), one slice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and 1 tbs of mayonnaise or mustard. Trim to a half-sandwich size (approximately half of full sandwich). Toast or press if requested. Wrap or plate with a pickle spear or side garnish.

Prepare Cup of Soup

Ladle 8 fl oz (1 cup) of the chosen soup into a warmed cup or small bowl. If the customer upgraded to French onion soup, ladle the soup into an oven-safe crock, top with a slice of bread or crouton and 0.5 oz shredded Gruyere or Swiss, then broil or torch until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately with a small spoon.

Prepare Half Salad

Portion 2 cups of mixed greens into a bowl. Add 4 halved cherry tomatoes and 6 cucumber slices. Toss gently with 1 tbs of the chosen dressing. If the customer requests a protein upgrade (e.g., 2 oz grilled chicken), warm or grill the protein to safe temperature and place on top of the salad. Serve with dressing on the side if requested.

French Dip Upgrade

For French dip upgrade: prepare a 1/2 sandwich using thinly sliced roast beef (3 oz) on an appropriate roll, toast lightly if desired. Heat 2 fl oz of au jus per sandwich portion and serve the au jus in a small ramekin for dipping alongside the half sandwich.

Plating & Service

Arrange the chosen two items on a lunch plate or in appropriate containers for takeout. Ensure the cup of soup is stable and the half sandwich is wrapped or presented with garnish. Note any upgrades and add the appropriate charge. Available 11:00–16:00 Monday–Friday; eligible items are the ones described above. Communicate any modifications (dressings, toasts, protein swaps) to the line for accurate preparation.