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Obscenely Good Eggplant-Ricotta Tartine

Obscenely Good Eggplant-Ricotta Tartine

This sandwich should come with a rating–and not because it’s topless (tartine is the French word for open-faced sandwich). Because it’s that good.

1 pound eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh ricotta
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup arugula
4 slices rustic, whole grain bread

Preheat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the eggplant slices with the oil, salt and pepper. Grill for 5-8 minutes, flipping once or twice, until browned and super-tender. Transfer back to the bowl.

Mix together herbs, garlic, ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano and spread evenly on the…

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Open-Faced Tomato Avocado Sandwich
Open-Faced Tomato Avocado Sandwich

This sandwich embodies all sorts of nutritional virtues: whole grains, healthy fats and fresh vegetables. But really it does even more than that . . . it exemplifies how enjoyable even the simplest fresh food can be.

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Radish and Goat Cheese Baguettes
Radish and Goat Cheese Baguettes

Everything about this sandwich makes me happy. The radishes–so vibrant and colorful–come straight from our backyard, the bread from our local bakery, and the cheese from grazing goats just a few miles away. Even the olive oil comes from a local producer.

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