THINK YUMMY: On-the-go Bites

When it comes to lunch box food, there is no doubt that I am a sandwich girl. Sandwiches on-the-go are the perfect office solution, as they can be made in advance, travel with ease and there is an endless variety. Having said that, I am the one who relies on the old-school, classic ham and cheese sandwich day after day. So, I decided to spice things up a little on my sandwich repertoire by making use of food staples in my fridge, as well as incorporating ingredients that give a spin on classics.

The Weight Watcher : 
Cucumber, Cottage Cheese and Basil Sandwich

Ingredients:

• Whole grain bread, generously sliced 
• Cucumber, thinly sliced
• Cottage cheese 
• Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

The Greek Lover:

Feta Cheese, Olives and Tomato Sandwich 

Ingredients:

• Small baguette bread, halved horizontally
• Feta cheese
• Heirloom tomato, thinly sliced
  
• 5 black olives or black olive pate
  
• Extra-virgin olive oil 
• Oregano

The Meaty Delight:

Meatballs, Feta Cheese and Tomato Sandwich 

Ingredients:

• Country bread, halved horizontally
• Meat balls, halved
• Feta cheese
• Heirloom tomato, thinly sliced
• Green peppers (optional)
  

The Italian Deli:

Cream Cheese, Proscuitto and Sun-dried Tomato Sandwich 

Ingredients:

• Ciabatta bread, sliced
• Cream cheese
• Proscuitto
• Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
• Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 

Tips: 

• The best sandwiches are made with the best ingredients.
• Prefer fresh ingredients that can stand up to the heat, like tomatoes, avocados, peppers and onions.
• Avoid a sauce that would make the sandwich soggy, if it has to sit in the lunch box all morning.
• Spread cream cheese, butter or mayonnaise all the way to the edges of each slice of bread to create a seal against wet sandwich fillings.
• Experiment with different types of bread, like baguette, ciabatta, bagel, country and olive bread. As a general rule, the moister the filling, the drier and denser the bread should be.
• A layer of basil adds a hint of bitter to round out the flavor.
• Freshly grounded pepper elevates the sandwich.
• Enjoy your sandwiches with homemade lemonade or a cup of tea.

 Enjoy!

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