Foodie Friday: Next Level Sandwich Recipes & Cooks' Tools

For many of us it is back to school or back to work, which makes me think of lunch. Sandwiches are something I am known for, at least in the mind of "Mr. Shop This." This is funny since I haven't had one in probably 20 years or more. I just believe in elevating everything, especially something as mundane as two slices of bread. With the right ingredients, creativity, and lots of love, you too, can take your sandwiches to the next level. Here's inspiration.

HERE: 24 Recipes & Cooks' Tools

Cheddar Cornbread Waffle BLT with Chipotle Butter

I have not had a BLT yet this season. Mainly because I just never eat bread. These cheesy cornbread waffles change everything though. The green isn't just lettuce, it is arugula! The tomatoes are heirloom. OMG!

Half Baked Harvest

Open Face Steak Sandwich With Avocado Horseradish

This recipe had me at Avocado Horseradish. And you will love the rest of the ingredients, too.

How Sweet It Is 

Grilled Avocado Caprese Crostini

Have you ever grilled an avocado? I did for the first time this Summer. They are delicious! These are made with crunchy sourdough bread, and finished with a balsamic glaze. Yum!

Cafe Delites

High Maintenance Egg Salad Sandwich

This sandwich begins with homemade mayo. It really isn't that "high maintenance," but it involves more love than boiling a few eggs. Give this one a try!

A Beautiful Plate

Brisket And Brie Sandwich

Presentation is key in everything, especially food! Isn't this a good looking plate?

Bakers Royale  

Sandwich Wrap Trio
A plastic bag is so passé.  These washable wraps get the job done in style!
Food52

Peach, Prosciutto, And Lemon Goat Cheese Tartine
A little sweet, a little salty, and a whole lot of deliciousness. Perfect for lunch on the patio.
Ace Bakery 

Meatball Sandwich With Tomato Sauce And Fontina
These mini meatballs are made in a similar fashion as mine, by soaking your bread (not bread crumbs) before mixing with meat. The recipe calls for water, but I use milk. This sammy is just irresistible.
  Gourmet Traveller

Cauliflower Crust Grilled Cheese
{ Gluten Free }
This sandwich is not without sin, but it is a healthier version for those with gluten intolerance. I think it looks pretty uh-mazing! One grilled cheese yields 374 calories, 29 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbs and 23 grams of protein. But who's counting?
The Iron You  

Grilled Sandwich Basket
Now we can make sandwiches in the great outdoors. On sale and genius for upcoming tailgate parties.
Williams Sonoma 

Doughnut Monte Christo Sliders
Oh this sounds and looks like a winner! Swiss Cheese and Ham smothered in jam. It's almost like eating dessert first. What's not to like? 
Jelly Toast Blog 

Niçoise Salad Sandwiches
This sandwich is popular street food in France. It's basically a salade Niçoise on a bun. Nothing wrong with that!
Williams Sonoma 

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches on Jalapeño Cornbread Biscuits with Honey Bourbon Bacon
At the base of this fabulous recipe is turkey.  But that's incidental to the bourbon, bacon, sirarcha and homemade biscuits. Dear God!
Half Baked Harvest

Stainless Sandwich Cutters
Fill their lunch box with fun! Kids will love their sandwiches shaped into butterflies, soccer balls, airplanes or flowers. 
Pottery Barn Kids

Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Because pesto makes everything tastier and prettier! This recipe calls for shredded chicken breast, so it can be made ahead of time.
Damn Delicious 

Cobb Grilled Cheese
You read that right. It's a grilled cheese with all of the fixings of a cobb salad. California style. 
Foodie Crush

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Grilled Cheese
This is a taste of Taiwan. If you love fried chicken, this recipe is for you.
Curious Nut

Smörgåstårta
A sandwich work of art. It's a beautiful cake that really is a tricked out tea sandwich. Genius!
Ms. Critique

How To Build A Better Sandwich
And if you need even more inspiration, here's a delicious and terrific tutorial.
Foodie Crush

Chipotle Pulled Portabello Sandwiches With Feta Cilantro Topping
Yes folks, this is a mushroom sandwich. How unique. The cilantro adds the brightness.
Artful Desperado

Asparagus, Crispy Prosciutto and Brie Grilled Cheese

This is a very flexible recipe, but in my mind, all recipes are. I really never follow one to the "t." The star ingredient is the fresh asparagus. It's beautiful as an open face sandwich, or cut into small squares as appetizers. Your guests will love them!

Heather Christo 

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Panini
Panini Sandwiches are easy and great fun. This recipe uses five simple and fabulous ingredients. See the pine nuts?
The Live In Kitchen

Breville Panini Duo Press
You'll find a million reasons to use this handy machine. Great for college students, too.
Sur La Table 

Raspberry Cream Cheese Paninis 
with Chocolate Ganache Dipping Sauce
 This recipe is silly easy, and kids of all ages will love it!
Sprinkle Bakes



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