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Sandwiches

Birthday Chicken Sandwiches

Sandwiches are treats any day of the year, but when you’re tasked with creating the perfect birthday sandwich, it would be nothing short of irresponsible not to go the extra mile. Especially when you’re feeling guilty since you weren’t able to time your pregnancy just right to give your husband the gift of a brand new son on…

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Red Pesto Paninis

Doughnuts and apple cider have their moments, but let’s talk about the real reason fall is so special: the return of paninis filled with melty cheese and roasted goodness, all between two perfectly golden, perfectly crunchy slices of bread. Disclaimer: I eat paninis year-round and I encourage everyone I know to do so. They’re a part of a…

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Killer tuna sandwich

I don’t always want tuna, but when I do… I really, really want it. I don’t know what brings on these tuna cravings, but I am powerless against them. I always have a few cans of tuna nearby specifically for these emergencies. One of these cravings hit me hard a few weeks ago, and luckily I had two…

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Chicken feta paninis

Let me tell you about last weekend. And maybe the chicken feta paninis. You know, if we have time. So last weekend was the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon. It’s a women-only race in Grand Rapids and my friend had decided earlier in the year that she wanted the Gazelle Girl to be her first half marathon. I’m that…

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Banana breakfast sandwich

Not gonna lie, I was a little surprised by how great this sandwich turned out. All the flavors worked together like they had known each other all their lives. The sandwich was creamy, full of flavor, and just the right amount of sweet. I used sprouted grain bread, but if you’re looking for something more substantial (like post-long…

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Cherry chicken salad pitas

I don’t care what the world thinks of me, chicken salad is delicious. My mom used to make chicken salad, but she also made chicken salad. So whenever we’d ask what was for dinner and she’d answer “chicken salad,” the follow-up question would always be, “Chicken salad or salad with chicken?” Both excellent dinners, but completely different mindsets…

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Smoked salmon bagel

It’s kind of like bagel and lox, only different. Smoked salmon bagel: A summary. Start with an everything bagel, top it with herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, and egg. And like magic, you’ve impressed the world. There’s a lot going on with these bagels. I’m a big smoked salmon fan and they were so filling, I could only…

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Grilled cheese: a love story

Grilled cheese is proof that beauty doesn’t have to be complicated. All you need is some bread, butter, and cheese to win over even the most hardened of hearts. I have nothing but fond memories involving this sandwich like when a drunk Jackson tried unsuccessfully to make one in a friend’s toaster at a party. Or when our…

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Monster vegan sandwich

Oh my goodness, I am so excited about this sandwich! One look at this monstrosity of vegetable goodness and you can see how it got its name. This one goes out to all you vegans out there with the appetites of a hungry, carnivorous T-Rex. Just because you can’t eat meat doesn’t mean your sandwich game has to suffer!…

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