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2. Pesto and Egg Baguette Sandwich

Split 1 (6-inch) piece French baguette in half lengthwise. Stir together 1 tablespoon pesto with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; spread onto both cut sides of baguette. Thinly slice 1 hard-boiled egg, and place on the bottom half the of baguette. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette.

3. Club Sandwich

Split 1 kaiser roll in half. Place 2 ounces sliced deli chicken breast on the bottom half of the roll. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard onto chicken. Top with 1 slice cheddar cheese and 2 slices cooked bacon. Close the sandwich with the top of the roll.

4. Mozzacado Sandwich

Smash 1/2 of an avocado with a little salt and pepper. Spread onto 2 thick slices sourdough bread. Top one slice with 1/2 small ripe tomato, sliced, 2 thick slices whole-milk mozzarella cheese, and 4 fresh basil leaves. Close the sandwich with second slice of bread.

5. Ham and Cheese Baguette

 

Split 1 (6-inch) piece French baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the bottom half with 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Layer 2 ounces unsmoked, thinly sliced deli ham and 2 thin slices Gruyere cheese on top of the mustard. Top with 2 to 3 thinly sliced cornichons. Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette.

6. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Granola Wrap

Spread 2 tablespoons peanut butter evenly over 1 (8-to 10-inch) whole-wheat tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with 1 small diced banana, 2 tablespoons granola, and 1 teaspoon honey. Tightly roll up like a burrito.

Optional: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Brush both sides of wrap with olive oil. Place seam-side down and cook until golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and repeat. Remove from pan and cut in half.

(Grace Elkus is a contributor to TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)


 

 

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