Focaccia Reubens
At The Sentinel, Dennis Leary's riff on a Reuben uses locally made corned beef and fresh focaccia, but the sandwiches are just as delicious with top-quality deli corned beef and store-bought flatbreads.
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Piquillo-Pepper Num Pangs
To save time on this veggie-stuffed sandwich, Ratha Chau suggests spiking store-bought pesto with chiles, lime, and fish sauce instead of making the pesto here.
Asparagus-Cheese Tartines
These open-faced sandwiches with crisp asparagus, prosciutto, and three layers of melted cheese are the perfect balance of gooey and crunchy.
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Oregon Tuna Melts
Approaching tuna-melt perfection, Tommy Habetz's sandwiches have the ideal tuna-to-cheese ratio. His smart idea: using balsamic vinaigrette in place of mayonnaise.
Cheddar-Polenta Biscuits with Ham Salad
This is more than just a ham sandwich: Jalapeño-spiked ham salad gets tucked into a freshly baked cheesy, polenta-flecked biscuit.
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Tomato, Prosciutto, and Gruyère Sandwiches
Daniel Humm's broiled open-face cheese sandwiches make a terrific snack or a decadent lunch. With the combination of bubbling-hot Gruyère with white wine and kirsch (a cherry-flavored spirit), they evoke classic Swiss fondue.
Pan Bagnat
The usual version of this Provençal sandwich is basically a salade niçoise on a roll. We've omitted the tuna and added fennel and chickpeas. Stuff the filling into hollowed-out rolls and let the delicious juices soak into the bread.
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Deviled Ham Salad on Marbled Rye Bread
Combine smoked ham with mayonnaise, jalapeño, mustard, and paprika, then season with hot sauce for a sandwich filling with kick. The deviled ham can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
Smoked Turkey and Slaw on Country Toast
A simple slaw complements deli turkey in this tempting sandwich. Experiment with different breads, such as toasted sourdough, rye, or pita.
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Hot Muffuletta
Before the hard salami, ham, and provolone are piled on, the bread for these New Orleans sandwiches is spread with a piquant olive salad flavored with garlic, oregano, and fresh parsley.
