Travelers back from Italy often comment on how much better the food tastes in Italy. The flavorful varieties of fruits and vegetables are a big part of the taste gap. Produce that is grown close to where it is cooked and savored just tastes better.

Pat's Spicy Chipotle Flank Steak Sandwich to Grill

The bread I use for this sandwich is flat and chewy such as an Italian Ciabatta although any good firm bread will work. It needs to be firm enough to stand up to the juices of the steak and not fall apart.

1 loaf chewy bread
1 flank steak
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. hot pepper flakes
2 tbsp. red wine
arugula leaves or other spicy green
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 canned chipotle chiles, finely chopped