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11 Surprising Sandwich Recipes to Get You Out of Your Lunch Rut

Let’s be honest: You can whip up a BLT without a recipe. But a fried chicken BLT with jalapeño honey? Now that’s worth Googling. Here, 11 surprising combinations to make for lunch (or dinner) immediately.

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The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Frizzled onions, we salute you.

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Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

Happiest desk lunch ever.

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Salt & Wind

Fried Chicken Blt With Jalapeño Honey

Two words: Epic. Stack.

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Buffalo Chicken Wraps With Blue Cheese And Celery

They’re lunchbox approved.

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Slow-cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Turning on the stove = so unnecessary.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Blackberry Peach Grilled Cheese

Just as easy to whip up as the O.G. version.

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Italian Deli Pinwheel Sandwiches

Bite-size is better.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Grilled Peach, Prosciutto And Mozzarella Sandwich

One of the greatest joys in life? Taking the first bite of a chewy, too-big-for-your-face sandwich. 

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Slow-cooker French Dip Sandwiches

Guaranteed to satisfy all of your cravings, no matter which way you slice ’em.

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The Minimalist Kitchen

Chicken Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches

Use freshly baked bread, if possible. (It’s worth it, trust us.)

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The Ultimate Party Sub

Guaranteed to satisfy all of your cravings, no matter which way you slice ’em.



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Food Editor

From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?