102 Super Sandwiches

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Save money and eat healthier with these souped-up sandwiches.

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Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the market, and this Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwich is a snap. That said, if you make the chicken salad a day or so ahead, the flavors will marry nicely as the filling chills.

Mix and Match: Try on a wedge of focaccia, and toast in a grill pan for a chicken salad panini. Or for a sweet touch, try on toasted cinnamon-raisin sandwich bread.

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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

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View Recipe: Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

This Midwestern signature sandwich traditionally features a deep-fried pork cutlet that sprawls like the Great Plains over a comically overmatched bun. Our pork is more modestly sized. But the flourish here is creamy-tangy corn relish that makes the sandwich pop.

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NYC Melting Pot Reubens

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View Recipe: NYC Melting Pot Reubens

We capitalized on the Big Apple's mash-up cooking, swapping sauerkraut for spicy Korean fermented cabbage. By using a smartly portioned mix of corned and roast beef, we lower sodium and make a sandwich you can enjoy without unhinging your jaw.

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Breaded Fish Sandwiches with Mint-Caper Tartar Sauce

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Breaded Fish Sandwiches with Mint-Caper Tartar Sauce

Spiking tartar sauce with mint and capers improves the classic fish sandwich deliciously. Cutting the fish into a square shape helps it fit the bun better. Be sure to use a sweet onion, and soak it in ice water so that you get the crunch but no harsh bite.

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Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Make homemade veggie burgers in a snap with precooked lentils. Brown lentils can be substituted but tend to be more moisture-dense and may require additional breadcrumbs to help bind the burgers.

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Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Artichoke Pesto

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Artichoke Pesto

Be sure to look for artichoke hearts that are canned in brine, not oil.

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Open-Faced Prosciutto and Plum Sandwiches

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Open-Faced Prosciutto and Plum Sandwiches

Sweet fig preserves balance the tartness of the plums. Choose red or purple plums with bright, unblemished skin that are firm and plump to the touch.

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Short Rib Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Short Rib Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Pure hearty goodness: the richness of beefy short ribs napped in Dijon-spiked cheese sauce. You can find thinly cut boneless short ribs in many supermarkets, but especially in Asian markets, where this succulent meat is a popular choice for Korean barbecue and the Japanese dish sukiyaki. If you can't find presliced meat, freeze the short ribs for 30 minutes to firm them up; you'll get thinner slices.

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Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches with Jicama Slaw

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches with Jicama Slaw

This quick, simple, and delicious tilapia sandwich will satisfy your weeknight hunger.

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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickled Squash and Romesco Mayonnaise

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickled Squash and Romesco Mayonnaise

The satisfying snap of quick-pickled squash plays well with creamy-smoky red bell pepper mayo, peppery arugula, and savory chicken. Use a mandoline to get perfectly uniform, thin slices of squash. Or for delicate squash ribbons, shave the squash lengthwise with a vegetable peeler.

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Caesar Salad Bagels

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View Recipe: Caesar Salad Bagels

Maybe we're going too far, thinking of the toasty bagel here as a kind of oversized crouton for the light Caesar salad filling. Maybe not.

To brown-bag, pack sandwich components separately—the leaves and the cheese; a mixture of the dressing and pepper; and the toasted bagel. For the vegetarians in your crew, choose salad dressing that doesn't contain anchovies.

Mix and Match: Toss lettuce, cheese, pepper, and dressing together; tuck into a pita or a whole-wheat flatbread.

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Steak Sandwiches with Pickled Onion and Herb Aioli

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Steak Sandwiches with Pickled Onion and Herb Aioli

Herbs, garlic, and lemon juice combine with mayo for a sauce that makes the sandwich.

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Steak Baguettes with Pesto Mayo

Photo: Levi Brown

View Recipe: Steak Baguettes with Pesto Mayo

Grill the steak and toast the baguette over the same flame for a delicious charred effect. This sandwich holds up well, so you can pack it for lunch, fully assembled.

Mix and Match: Try also on a toasted Kaiser roll. Or pile high onto a toasted boule slice for an open-faced, knife-and-fork version.

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Wasabi Salmon Burgers with Edamame-Cilantro Pesto

Photo: Jeff Kauck

View Recipe: Wasabi Salmon Burgers with Edamame-Cilantro Pesto

Tofu binds the ingredients together in this salmon dish. Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) yields a crisp crust on these juicy burgers.

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Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

The classic Caprese salad of juicy tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil makes for a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. We've added grilled zucchini to up the game. Gooey mozza puts it over the top.

Mix and Match: Crunch is key with the bread, but you can sub in a crusty baguette.

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Hoisin-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Pickled Cucumber

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Hoisin-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Pickled Cucumber

Quick-pickled cukes give these burgers tart crunch. Panko and egg white hold the patties together. Use cilantro leaves on the burgers as you would lettuce for herby freshness.

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Sautéed Greens, Smoked Turkey, and Provolone Panini

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Sautéed Greens, Smoked Turkey, and Provolone Panini

The crusty grilled exterior gives way to a cheesy, savory interior loaded with earthy kale. Even finicky eaters will find this a delicious way to get their greens.

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Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

Lean chicken stands in for pork, yielding a light twist on this Asian-inspired sandwich.

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Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup

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View Recipe: Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup

Serve this fresh, ready in 20-minutes panini with sweet potato chips or a simple green salad for an easy and complete meal.

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Buffalo Chicken Panini

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Panini

You don’t need a panini maker for this easy, 5-ingredient hot chicken sandwich. Using a cast-iron or heavy skillet to press sandwiches offers a similar sear and equally great taste.

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

Make these easy barbecue pulled chicken sliders by pairing shredded rotisserie chicken with homemade barbecue sauce for an easy weeknight meal.

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Grilled Ham, Chicken, and Gruyère Sandwiches

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Grilled Ham, Chicken and Gruyère Sandwiches

This ham and chicken sandwich is ready to devour in no time. Enjoy with fresh fruit or a simple green salad for a quick and delicious meal.

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Simple, Perfect Fresh-Ground Brisket Burgers

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View Recipe: Simple, Perfect Fresh-Ground Brisket Burgers

We loved the simple, flavorful patty we got from grinding inexpensive beef brisket. Ask for the flat cut of brisket for the leanest choice. Traditional condiments like ketchup and mustard are an option, but we found this burger so good on its own that all we added was cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

This Cajun-inspired catfish sandwich is served open faced and topped with a creamy slaw packed with fresh cilantro.

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Turkey, Apple, and Swiss Melt

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View Recipe: Turkey, Apple, and Swiss Melt

Vary the fruit to suit your kids' preferences–use red- or green-skinned apples or pears.

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Shrimp Po'boys

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Shrimp Po'boys

Crusty, well-toasted bread; crispy pan-seared shrimp; and crunchy slaw make this sandwich worth every bite.

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Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps

Make the most of summer's fresh vegetables and grilling by preparing these delicious wraps to take along on a picnic. Serve them with a side of potato or pasta salad.

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Open-Faced Eggplant Sandwiches

Photo: Brian Woodcock

View Recipe: Open-Faced Eggplant Sandwiches

Here's the key to a speedy dinner: While the eggplant broils, toast your bread slices in a toaster oven.

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Parmesan Buffalo Burgers with Balsamic Ketchup

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Parmesan Buffalo Burgers with Balsamic Ketchup

Ground buffalo has fewer calories and half the fat of lean beef but boasts big, meaty flavor. And slow-roasting tomatoes in balsamic ketchup intensifies their sweetness.

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Beet and Brown Rice Sliders

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Beet and Brown Rice Sliders

These bite-size sliders will leave you satisfied and craving another. Good news: A serving size of these veggie burgers is two sliders.

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Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs

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View Recipe: Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs

Pimiento cheese is a Southern tradition. We add a little Parmesan to the standard cheddar-mayo mixture for extra savory depth.

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Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli

Take your average turkey sandwich to the next level with a citrusy spread and a few minutes on the panini press.

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Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

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View Recipe: Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

This upscale twist on the traditional breakfast sandwich features sweet, tender caramelized onions and peppery arugula. A fresh fruit salad would be a good accompaniment.

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Cabernet-Balsamic Burgers with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions

Photo: Romulo Yanes

View Recipe: Cabernet-Balsamic Burgers with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions

Grilled cheeseburgers get an irresistible upgrade with creamy blue cheese and caramelized onions spiked with jammy red wine and tart-sweet vinegar. A portion of the tender onions are mixed into the patties to help keep the lean beef moist.

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Open-Faced Hummus Sandwiches

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Open-Faced Hummus Sandwiches

These open-faced sandwiches are a quick and easy pick for a filling lunch or light supper. Serve with a side of asparagus.

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Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks

This sandwich packs in gooey cheese, smoky spices, and chunks of chicken for a comforting family-friendly dinner.

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Melty Monsieur

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Melty Monsieur

Serve fruit with this kid-friendly take on the classic croque monsieur.

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Rosemary-Chicken Panini with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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View Recipe: Rosemary-Chicken Panini with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This excellent sandwich is loaded with fresh flavor and is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite.

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Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches

Breakfast meets dinner in this play on the Southern favorite.

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Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich

This sandwich is basically a riff on Hawaii's beloved lomi-lomi salmon, a salad of salted fish and tomatoes.

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Sloppy Joe Sliders

Serve up mini versions of a weeknight favorite. Make the sauce ahead of time, if you like. Just reheat it and toast the buns to finish the sliders.

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Soy-Marinated Pork Sandwiches

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Soy-Marinated Pork Sandwiches

There's just the right amount of heat and sweet in these succulent pork sandwiches. Serve with a soba noodle salad.

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Picnic-Perfect Lobster Rolls

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View Recipe: Picnic-Perfect Lobster Rolls

This classic New England sandwich comes together in a snap if you purchase lobster tails and have them steamed at the fish counter.

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Grilled Chicken Wraps

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Grilled Chicken Wraps

Make dinner tonight a wrap. Toss grilled, shredded chicken in a tangy mayonnaise mixture and wrap it up in flatbread along with a shredded cabbage and pickles.

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Roast Beef Sandwiches with Watercress Slaw

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View Recipe: Roast Beef Sandwiches with Watercress Slaw

Start with deli roast beef and a package of angel hair slaw to create a hearty roast beef sandwich that's perfect for a quick no-cook dinner.

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Italian Meatball Sliders

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Italian Meatball Sliders

Little burgers deliver big flavor in these Italian-inspired sliders. Marinara sauce replaces the ketchup and basil serves as a sub for lettuce.

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Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

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NYC Melting Pot Reubens

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Breaded Fish Sandwiches with Mint-Caper Tartar Sauce

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Mushroom Lentil Burgers

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Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Artichoke Pesto

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Open-Faced Prosciutto and Plum Sandwiches

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Short Rib Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches with Jicama Slaw

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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickled Squash and Romesco Mayonnaise

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Caesar Salad Bagels

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Steak Sandwiches with Pickled Onion and Herb Aioli

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Steak Baguettes with Pesto Mayo

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Wasabi Salmon Burgers with Edamame-Cilantro Pesto

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Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

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Hoisin-Glazed Salmon Burgers with Pickled Cucumber

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Sautéed Greens, Smoked Turkey, and Provolone Panini

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Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

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Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup

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Buffalo Chicken Panini

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

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Grilled Ham, Chicken, and Gruyère Sandwiches

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Simple, Perfect Fresh-Ground Brisket Burgers

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Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

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Turkey, Apple, and Swiss Melt

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Shrimp Po'boys

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Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wraps

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Open-Faced Eggplant Sandwiches

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Parmesan Buffalo Burgers with Balsamic Ketchup

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Beet and Brown Rice Sliders

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Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs

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Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli

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Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

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Cabernet-Balsamic Burgers with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions

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Open-Faced Hummus Sandwiches

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Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks

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Melty Monsieur

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Rosemary-Chicken Panini with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches