
I have a serious weakness for savory-sweet combos, including
sandwiches featuring apples. Since I've been craving
baguette sandwiches lately, I decided to indulge my two sandwich fixations at a friend's recent barbecue (hence the paper plates).
These sandwiches are as easy as making kabobs, throwing them on the grill, and simply showcasing the ingredients on a fresh baguette.

Sandwiches stand out for different reasons, and it often has nothing to do with gourmet ingredients or fancy sandwich shops. Sometimes, a sandwich tastes good because of the memories it evokes — hence, the proverbial PB&J like mom used to make. Other times, it's more about the sandwich experience than the sammie itself, as is the case with this week's 'wich.I recently organized a goodbye get-together for some friends who are moving cross country.

Fresh Italian flavors inspire my
Summer solstice dinner party menu. To maximize time spent with guests, all of the food can be made in advance or cooked outdoors on the grill. A buffet of salumi, flatbreads, olives, and store bought spreads will await my guests.

I love to cook chicken on Sundays and use the leftovers to make cold salads for the rest of the week. Since chicken is so versatile — it can be seasoned in a million different ways — it's exciting to try out new flavors. Tonight, I'm experimenting with this Asian grilled chicken.

Congratulations you've made it to the long weekend! How about fixing grilled chicken tostadas tonight as a rewarding dinner? The chicken is flavored with simple taco seasoning and grilled quickly on both sides.