Sandwiches
The garlicy goodness of fresh basil pesto sets the tone for this quick and delicious warm sandwich. This recipe tastes more complicated than it is. Grilling the bread and heating the turkey enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients and rewards you with warm, gooey, melted cheese mingled with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.
The best part is this sandwich comes together in just a few minutes, but tastes like you put a lot more effort into it. Enjoy!
Yields 2 sandwiches.
Pesto Ingredients
3 cups fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup hard cheese, like Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated Continue reading
This recipe features a distinctive spinach wrap in lieu of the more common wheat variety. If you prefer, you can easily use another type of wrap or even more traditional slices of bread.
Regardless of what outer options you choose, the real magic of this recipe happens when you serve it with heated slices of chicken breast and warm bacon. Not only does the meat taste better warm, but it also helps melt the soft, shredded cheeses used in this recipe.
For a super easy weeknight meal, pick up a rotisserie chicken and use the warm breast meat, or make a couple extra chicken breasts earlier in the week to reheat later. If you are pressed for time, you can use your favorite prepared ranch dressing or you can make your own recipe from scratch.
Makes 2 wraps. Continue reading
