Accordion Potatoes, Coleslaw & Reuben/Rachel Sandwiches

S2 E19 | I’m Making Irish-Inspired Eats for Mike Gibbons and Greg Fitzsimmons | Something's Burning

Podcast partners and long-time friends Mike Gibbons and Greg Fitzsimmons stop by for Irish-ish deli vibes: crispy accordion potatoes, tangy coleslaw, and a twofer sandwich showdown—classic Reuben vs. turkey Rachel—while swapping old-comic stories, The Cabin memories, and shower philosophies.

Accordion Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • New potatoes
  • Butter, melted
  • EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
  • Minced garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Shredded mozzarella
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Chopped parsley

Steps:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Make small slits in each potato, accordion-style, without cutting all the way through.
  2. Whisk melted butter, EVOO, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  3. Toss potatoes in the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake 20 minutes, then brush with more butter mixture.
  5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan; continue baking ~25 minutes until tender and golden.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Homemade Coleslaw

Ingredients:

  • Pre‑shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage & carrots)
  • Chopped parsley
  • Mayonnaise
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Coarse ground mustard
  • Celery seeds
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • Sugar

Steps:

  1. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, coarse mustard, celery seeds, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss dressing with coleslaw mix and chopped parsley until coated.
  3. Stir in a little sugar; let sit to mingle before serving.

Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • Rye bread
  • Russian dressing
  • Corned beef, thinly sliced
  • Swiss cheese
  • Sauerkraut
  • Butter (softened)

Steps:

  1. Spread Russian dressing on both slices of rye.
  2. Layer corned beef, Swiss, and sauerkraut on one slice; top with the other slice.
  3. Butter the outsides; griddle over medium heat until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

Rachel Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • Rye bread
  • Russian dressing
  • Coleslaw
  • Turkey, thinly sliced
  • Swiss cheese
  • Butter (softened)

Steps:

  1. Spread Russian dressing on both slices of rye.
  2. Layer turkey, Swiss, and coleslaw on one slice; top with the other slice.
  3. Butter the outsides; griddle over medium heat until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.
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