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    B.L.A.T.T.O.

    Ok, so maybe this is actually more of a club sandwich – but I don’t care, because it’s much more fun to call it a B.L.A.T.T.O. : a Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Turkey, Tomato, and Onion sandwich. A B.L.T. with onions and avocado is my absolute favorite sandwich, and I had some delicious thinly sliced turkey [...]

    Open Face Bacon and Brie Sandwiches with Caramelized Shallots

    I’ve gotten a couple questions from people asking me what I eat when I’m eating dinner alone. When I’m cooking for one, I usually take it a little easier, but that doesn’t mean it can’t taste great. This time I made a delicious sandwich (open face, to make it easier to eat), with bacon, caramelized [...]

    Barbequed Pork Sandwiches with Cilantro and Quick Pickles

    After a week of on again off again cooking, it felt good to set out on Sunday afternoon with a plan of something that just sounded good. Many of my friends received a message after Matt and I’s dinner saying: “I just made the BEST sandwich!” That point may be debateable, but I don’t think [...]

    Meatball Sub

    After a long day (ok, ok – roller skating and running errands), I just wanted something simple and comforting. Cheese is my biggest weakness, and this sandwich totally hit the spot for me. I used some meatballs and sauce I had already made for pasta, and sandwiched them with some cheese on a leftover baguette. [...]

    This Month's Packed Lunch

    One of the fabulous suggestions I’ve received for the blog was from my brother’s girlfriend, Brenda. She said she hates taking boring lunches to work but can’t think of new and exciting things to take. Also, she doesn’t want to spend too much time doing it. The solution? A new monthly segment called “This Month’s [...]