36 Ways To Build A Better Sandwich This Month
Photo, Erik Putz.
Trying to get back on track this month? From easy, packable sandwiches, to those that take lunch up a level (or two), here are our best sandwich recipes to help you navigate the second-hardest meal of the day.
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Sloppy joes
Sloppy joes are a classic for a reason. We ditch the store-bought sauce for a passata-ketchup-spice blend. Just be sure to keep napkins handy. Get the recipe.
Tomato-avocado toast
Take your avocado-on-toast up a notch: roast a whole head of garlic and then mash it up to create a spread, add in the avocados and fresh heirloom tomatoes and voila! A drool-worthy, Instagram-ready lunch. Get the recipe.
Grilled cheese with tomato jam
We like to spread a layer of homemade tomato jam on our grilled cheese to give it a little kick. Get the recipe.
Lentil cakes in pita with yogurt
These lentil cake pitas take advantage of leftover braised lentil and halloumi and are filled with yogurt, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Get the recipe.
Coconut-Curry Tofu Pita-Pockets
The humble sandwich goes haute. Build a better sandwich with a few fresh ingredients and some creative upgrades. Get our coconut-curry tofu pita pockets recipe.
Salad sandwich
Stack it up! This sandwich takes our grainy brown bread and loads it up with our favourite superfoods. (You have to try it.) Get the recipe.
BLT sandwich
We’ve upgraded a classic by adding cucumber and hummus. Get the recipe.
Turkey sandwich
Make any day a day-after Thanksgiving feast with this richly flavoured hot sandwich. Get the recipe.
Tomato sandwich
Tomato-lovers, this one’s for you. Spread toasted sourdough with creamy goat’s cheese mixture, then top with prosciutto and colourful slices of garden tomato. Get the recipe.
Creamy Artichoke And Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
You’ll love these decadent tea sandwiches layered with smoked salmon, watercress and creamy artichoke. Get the creamy artichoke and smoked salmon tea sandwiches recipe.
Chicken wrap
Wrapped in iceberg lettuce cups, and garnished with pickled carrots and tahini sauce, this sandwich gives lunch a creative (and healthy!) boost. Get the recipe.
Grilled cheese sandwich
This grilled classic goes gourmet with blue cheese, sourdough, Medjool dates and radicchio. Get the recipe.
Cheese melt sandwich
Add world cuisine to the menu this week, and try this Korean-inspired sandwich. Get the recipe.
Ham and cheese sandwich
Update an old go-to lunch sandwich with dried fruit, fontina cheese, blackforest ham and mostarda. Get the recipe.
Charcuterie board sandwich
Pâté, smoked prosciutto and brandy-soaked figs take this sandwich to haute heights. Get the recipe.
Tuna salad sandwich
The tuna sandwich gets a makeover — you’ll be counting the minutes until lunchtime. Made on whole wheat, and topped with roasted red peppers and lettuce, this is definitely not your average tuna salad. Get the recipe.
Egg sandwich
Rye, spread with dill and horseradish sour cream, topped with boiled eggs and pickled vegetables. Get the recipe.
Steak sandwich
A crispy tomato and steak sandwich, topped with arugula and drizzled with pesto mayo. Get the recipe.
Peanut butter sandwich
Bananas coated in a buttery cinnamon-rum sauce? Delicious! Get the recipe.
Pita pocket sandwich
A vegetarian curry sandwich, packed with flavour. Get the recipe.
Sushi sandwich
An easily-made sushi sandwich — with all the goods: crabmeat, avocado, sriracha and cucumber. Get the recipe.
Croissant sandwich
Crisp apple and a richly flavoured pesto make for a decadent and satisfying sandwich. Get the recipe.
Turkey-Apple Sandwich With Cranberry Chutney
We’ve made over the turkey sandwich with cranberry chutney and crisp apple slices — it’s a taste of the holidays, for any time of year. Get the turkey-apple sandwich with cranberry chutney recipe.
Vegetarian tuna salad sandwich
This chickpea spread tastes remarkably like tuna salad and is incredible in a sandwich or on its own. Get the recipe.
Grilled Cheese And Apple Sandwich
Take your grilled cheese up a notch with aged cheddar, crisp apple slices and and red onion on artisanal bread. Comfort food has never tasted so good. Get the gourmet grilled cheese with apple recipe.
Clubhouse sandwich
This delicious clubhouse sandwich has enough going on (cream cheese, walnuts, avocado) to make it a satisfying lunch or dinner. Serve with carrot & radish slaw. Get the recipe.
Beef dip sandwich
A superstar salad and sandwich combo, this 30-min recipe is an easy option for busy weeknights. (And the leftovers make an excellent lunch sandwich.) Get the recipe.
Shrimp sandwich
A brightly coloured lunch sandiwch that’s packed with flavour. Serve open-faced to showcase each element, from the dark rye bread, to the colourful beets and shrimp. Get the recipe.
Nicoise muffuletta sandwich
Layer Mediterranean ingredients into a hollowed-out artisanal loaf to make this oversized sandwich. Get the recipe.
Bahn mi sandwich
We’ve created our own version of the popular Vietnamese Bahn mi sandwich—adding pickled yellow beets for a great flavour twist! Get the recipe.
Easy shrimp sandwich
Just toast the bun and toss the ingredients together. This hearty sandwich couldn’t be easier to assemble. Give it a try for your next lunch. Get the recipe.
Pea and smoked salmon open-face sandwich
During the dog days of summer, when it’s too hot to move, let alone turn on the oven, this smashed pea and smoked salmon sandwich will be your lunch-time saviour. Get the recipe.
Cambozola And Date Grilled Cheese Crostini
Using a baguette instead of sandwich bread makes these mini grilled cheeses the perfect appetizer size. Get the Cambozola and date grilled cheese crostini recipe.
Italian Tuna Melt
Take your tuna sandwhich to the next level. These open-face sandwiches are topped with mozzarella and artichokes and broiled to perfection. Get the Italian tuna melt recipe.
Apple, Camembert And Arugula Sandwich
Another take on the classic grilled cheese: this sandwich opts for cheddar’s more sophisticated cousin, camembert, and throws a bit of apple in for good (and delicious) measure. Get the apple, camembert and arugula sandwich recipe.
Hawaiian pizza sandwich
Who doesn’t love Hawaiian Pizza? But if you can’t justify a whole slice at lunch (though you should never have to justify pizza!), try this sandwhich version of the classic instead. Get the recipe.
Strawberry Tea Sandwiches
Who says sandwhiches have to be on the savoury side? These sweet treats are perfect for your afternoon tea (and are oh-so Instagrammable!) Get our strawberry tea sandwiches recipe.
Related:
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Classic sandwich bread recipe
7 ways to make your grilled cheese
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