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Turkey with Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato
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So bread has kind of been the theme this week, huh? First I told you about how I learned that it wasn’t so hard to make Light Whole Wheat Baguette using Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, then I made Homemade Croutons with that very same baguette.
Shaina was nice enough to share a delicious recipe for Raspberry Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding, another great recipe that you can use leftover baguette in. So many delicious recipes that you can make using a simple baguette.
I love to eat gourmet sandwiches, but it’s not exactly inexpensive to head over to a local deli or diner on a weekly basis. Instead, I make gourmet sandwiches at home using baguette, or other homemade artisan style bread. In fact, I don’t really like to make sandwiches on true sandwich bread very often. Unless it is traditional grilled cheese, or almond butter and jelly.
It’s hard for me to get excited about a basic ham and cheese sandwich, so I often use a few of these tips to change things up in my sandwiches. Lunch is much more exciting this way!
5 Simple Ways to Dress up a Sandwich
1. Use non-traditional bread. Whether it is with baguette, a wrap, focaccia, or a bagel you can add a little more style to your sandwich if you stray from sandwich bread. If you can, make your own breads. It’s not as hard as it seems and will save you precious money. Bakery bread is a pretty penny.
2. Spread it with something other than mayo and mustard. Aioli, pesto, tapenade, guacamole, herbed cream cheese, or Italian dressing are some of my favorites.
3. Grill, toast, or broil it. This can change a lot: melted cheese, a hot sandwich, crispy bread, all of these change the feel of the sandwich.
4. Use out of ordinary fillings. Experiment with different cheese, vegetables, and meats (or lack of for vegetable loaded sandwiches). Consider roasting or caramelizing onions and mushrooms instead of using fresh for different flavors.
Look around in your fridge for what you already have on hand and you’ll be inspired to create new combination. I didn’t purchase any of the ingredients listed in this recipe for the sandwich (other than the turkey). Sandwiches are a great way to use up remnant ingredients from previous meals.
5. When all else fails, take inspiration from your favorite deli menu. Most deli sandwiches are not that difficult to recreate at home. A simple glance at the ingredient list or sandwich name can give you all sorts of inspiration, and may even spark a completely new idea.
This sandwich features turkey, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella slices. Instead of using boring mayo and mustard, I dressed the sandwich up with a basil Dijon aioli.
Portion the sandwich in your preferable size. A one pound baguette is best divided into four sandwiches. Serve this sandwich for lunch, or for dinner with fresh fruit and Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic and Parmesan, a perfect break from the winter doldrums.
Turkey Baguette with Spinach, Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomatoes with Basil Dijon Aioli
Ingredients:
For the sandwich
Light Whole Wheat Baguette
Smoked or Mesquite Roasted Turkey, sliced thin
Artichoke Hearts - thawed frozen, canned, or marinated
Sundried Tomatoes, sliced in thin strips
Fresh Baby Spinach
Fresh Mozzarella Slices
Basil Dijon AioliFor the Basil Dijion Aioli:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3-5 large fresh basil
1 largegarlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustardDirections:
Combine all ingredients for the Aioli in a small food processor and pulse until the basil is chopped and the ingredients are combined. This will last in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Cut the baguette in half from end to end. Then cut it into individually sized sandwich sections.
Spread the aioli on the inside of the baguette, top and bottom or just one side - whatever amount you like. Layer fresh spinach leaves, mozzarella slices, turkey, artichoke hearts, and sundried tomatoes on to the bottom half of the sandwich. Top with the lid to the baguette.
About the Author:
Katie’s lifelong interest in cooking good food has shown her that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. She is: Writer. Photographer. Recipe Developer. Website Founder. Lover of all things good in life. Wife & Mom. A mix of great recipes, family memories, and yummy photography is what Katie serves up each week at GoodLife Eats™. Katie resides in Colorado with her husband and two children.
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Hello! I'm Katie Goodman, author of GoodLife Eats Etc. where I share what I find in my life. A mix of great recipes, family memories, adventures, good reads, and anything else that I love is what you will discover here.
Love gourmet sandwiches, esp when served on a great roll. The combo of flavors here is amazing!
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Oh my gosh this looks amazing.
I obviously need a lunch mentor because my sandwiches never look that good!!
Thanks for the tips!!
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Ooooh…this would be perfect with a nice bowl of soup. Tasty!
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Loving the whole sandwich, but I especially like the basil dijon aioli.
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Sandwiches are my favorite food! This one looks mighty tasty
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this sounds like exactly what i want for lunch…and NOT what i brought! yummy
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What a fabulous looking sandwich… Love the photos!
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I always struggle with what to make for lunch. After looking at this post, I think I might have some yummy ideas!! Thanks for sharing.
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I love gourmet sandwiches and this one has all my favorite ingredients!
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I totally agree that just grilling a sandwich and bring it from ordinary to amazing. This looks fantastic.
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Love all of the flavors you’ve chosen! I’ll definitely use them as inspiration the next time a sandwich craving strikes!
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This would make the best midnight snack for me right now!
And you don’t have to tell me about the versatility of baguette – I could exist on them with a wedge of cheese.
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They look beautiful!
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This looks amazing, looks so gourmet. I love baguette sandwiches!
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This looks so delicious! The photos are stunning!
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This sounds like a sandwich they’d serve at a winery deli. Lovely.
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This absolutely sounds like something you’d get from a specialty deli. Yum!
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I love a good sandwich. Yours looks delicious!
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What a tasty-looking sandwich!
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Yummy sandwich. Great looking sandwich in the 2nd photo.
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That sandwich looks like it should be in my stomach! YUM!
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I am so jealous of your mad bread making skills! This sandwich looks amazing!
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I can’t wait to make this. I love sundried tomatoes…also I followed your step by step for hard boiled eggs and it worked like a charm!!
Thanks!!!
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Sometimes sandwiches can seem so boring so I really appreciate your tips. Your sandwich looks delicious. It’s so cool that you can print out your recipes! Hope you had a great weekend!
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No wonder this sandwich ended up on Tastespotting- it makes my mouth water!!!
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Brilliant tips! I’ve never been that excited about sandwiches, probably because I haven’t followed your 5 rules. I’ve always associated sandwiches with the (boring) lunch my grandparents used to have every single day. They usually had tuna salad sandwiches, or maybe ham and cheese. I loved my grandparents, but I need to shake the stigma those memories have given to the word ‘sandwich’ for me!
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This looks delicious, and perfect for leftover turkey! Thanks for sharing this wonderful lunch or dinner idea. I’ll have to try this combination soon.
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What tasty looking sandwiches!
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OK, I must make that Basil Dijon Aioli! And while I don’t have all the sandwich ingredients, I do have deli turkey slices in the fridge, and I have my own bread to build it on.
Guess what I’m having for lunch!
Thanks!
Jan
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