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INGREDIENTS
1 medium ripe california avocado (preferably Hass)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh chives , minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 slices white bread (very thin slices , pepperidge Farms is what we used)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 lb purchased thinly sliced roast beef orpremade thinly sliced rare premade thinly sliced rare roast beef
DIRECTIONS
In small bowl, mash avocado with fork.
Stir in lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper.
Spread avocado mash over 6 slices bread, dividing evenly.
Mix mayonnaise with [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup mango chutney
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups cubed cooked chickenor turkey
1 cup red seedless grapes , halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds , toasted
4croissants, splitor
4 (6inch) pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
lettuce leaves
DIRECTIONS
Cut up any large pieces of chutney. Combine chutney, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Stir in chicken, grapes, and almonds.
Line each croissant with lettuce; top with chicken salad mixture. Makes 4 servings.
INGREDIENTS
8 slices whole wheat bread (whole-wheat or multigrain)
8 teaspoons light butter or margarine (light or reduced-fat)
6 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese or American cheese , thinly sliced (nonfat or reduced-fat)
DIRECTIONS
Arrange bread slices on flat surface.
Spray 1 side of each slice with the butter cooking spray or spread with 1 teaspoons of the light butter or reduced-fat margarine.
Preheat large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and place sandwiches in it.
Cook [...]
INGREDIENTS
Sandwiches
4ciabatta rolls (about 4 inches square)
1/4 lb prosciutto , thinly sliced
1/4 lb brie cheese, cut into thin slices
Rosemary Fig Confit (use 1/2 cup)
1 cup dried calimyrna figs , chopped fine
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves , chopped
DIRECTIONS
Make rosemary fig confit:.
In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan stir together ingredients and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Remove lid and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is evaporated and [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 slices Italian bread (3/4-inch thick)
8 slices mozzarella cheese
8 slices tomatoes
4 teaspoons parmesan cheese , grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
24 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup butter , softened
pizza sauce, warmed
DIRECTIONS
On four slices of bread, layer one slice of mozzarella, two slices of tomato, 1 t Parmesan cheese, a dash of garlic salt and six slices pepperoni.
Top with remaining mozzarella and bread.
Spread outside of sandwiches with butter.
On a hot griddle, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on [...]