What You Need:

• 1 (6 oz.) can light tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1/4 C of mayonnaise
• 1 celery rib, rinsed, trimmed and chopped
• 1/4 C of black olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 t parsley flakes
• 1/8 t pepper
• 1/4 t lemon juice
• 2 slices rye bread, lightly toasted
• 1/2 C sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

1. Set the broiler to preheat.
2. Cover a cookie sheet completely with heavy duty aluminum foil.
3. Place the tuna into a mixing bowl.
4. Fold the mayonnaise in with the tuna.
5. Add the celery and olives and blend to combine well.
6. Sprinkle in the parsley and pepper.
7. Pour the lemon juice into the mixture and stir until all the ingredients are combined together well.
8. Place the rye bread slices on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Divide the tuna mixture between the 2 slices of bread spreading it out evenly.
10. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of both slices of bread.
11. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Makes 2 servings

Preparation time:  approximately 10 minutes

Cooking time:  approximately 2 minutes

Total time:  approximately 12 minutes

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What You Need:

• 1/2 C of mayonnaise
• 2 t curry powder
• 1 lb. ground turkey breast
• 2 oz feta cheese with basil and tomato, crumbled
• 1/2 t salt
• 4 pita flat bread
• 8 red onion slices
• 8 spinach leaves

How to Make It:

1. Set the broiler to preheat.
2. Place the mayonnaise into a small mixing bowl.
3. Add the curry powder and mix until blended together well.
4. Place the ground turkey into a large mixing bowl.
5. Add 2 T of the mayonnaise mixture.
6. Sprinkle in the feta cheese.
7. Add the salt and mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
8. Make into 4 patties.
9. Place the patties on the rack of a broiler pan.
10. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 12 minutes being sure to turn the burger half way through the cooking time.
11. Spread the remaining mayonnaise mixture onto the pita bread slices.
12. Place a patty onto one side of the pita bread.
13. Add 2 slices of onion and 2 spinach leaves on top of the burger.
14. Fold the pita over the top of the burger.

Makes 4 servings

Preparation time:  approximately 10 minutes

Cooking time:  approximately 12 minutes

Total time:  approximately 22 minutes

Everyone will love these new style burgers.  Add some fried potatoes and a fruit salad and you have the making for a perfect  lunch.

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What You Need:

2 t butter

2 pieces of Texas toast

1 slice of Cheddar cheese

3 slices hickory smoked bacon, cooked crisp

2 slices of sweet red bell pepper

1 slice of Swiss cheese

How to Make It:

Spread the butter on one side of each piece of Texas toast.

Place one slice of toast in a small skillet over medium heat.

Add the slice of Cheddar cheese.

Place the bacon on top of the Cheddar cheese.

Lay the bell pepper slices over the bacon.

Add the slice of Swiss cheese over the pepper slices.

Place the second piece of Texas toast, butter side up on the top.

Grill for 3 minutes, turn and continue grilling an additional 3 minutes or until browned and the cheese has begun to melt.

Makes 1 serving

This is a special twist to an old favorite.  It’s easy enough that you can even help a child prepare it.  Add a dish of cottage cheese or applesauce and give Mom a lunch she won’t soon forget.

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What You Need:

• 1 1/2tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine
• 8 slices wheat bread
• 1/2 lb. thin sliced deli ham
• 4 slices Fontina cheese
• 8 spears asparagus, trimmed

How to Make It:

1. Place the asparagus in a saucepan filled with water.
2. Place the pan over medium high heat on your stove.
3. Steam the asparagus 4 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain and allow cooling to room temperature.
5. Mix the mayonnaise and parsley together in a small bowl.
6. Spread each slice of bread generously with the mixture.
7. Place a few slices of ham on four pieces of the bread.
8. Lay 2 to 3 pieces of asparagus on top of the ham.
9. Top with a slice of cheese.
10. Place a slice of the bread on top.
11. Place a scant amount of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
12. Grill each sandwich 2 minutes per side.
13. Each sandwich should be a golden brown and the cheese should be beginning to melt when removed from the skillet.

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What You Need:

• 1/4 c lemon juice
• 3 tbsp thyme
• 2 tbsp sage
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 (4-5 lb.) turkey breast
• 2 (16 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 8 slices of low carb bread
• Lettuce leaves
• Mayonnaise

How to Make It:

1. Wash and pat dry the turkey breast
2. Stir together the lemon juice, thyme, sage, pepper and salt.
3. Baste the outside of the turkey with the lemon juice mixture.
4. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of a roasting pan.
5. Place the turkey breast into the pan.
6. Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
7. Bake the turkey 1 hour 35 minutes basting with the lemon juice mixture about every 30 minutes or so.
8. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.
9. When done cover the turkey with aluminum foil and allow standing 20 minutes before cutting.
10. Remove the aluminum foil and the skin from the turkey breast.
11. Carve the turkey into nice size slices.
12. Spread each piece of bread with the mayonnaise.
13. Place a lettuce leaf on 4 bread slices.
14. Add the sliced turkey.
15. Top with a slice of bread.

Chicken can be used in place of the turkey breast if you prefer.  Just roast the chicken 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 175 degrees

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What You Need:

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• ½ c mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp scallions, sliced
• 1 lb oven roasted turkey breast, deli style
• 12 slices low carb white bread, toasted

How to Make It:

Pour the lime juice into a small mixing bowl.
Add the garlic sauce and mayonnaise.
Stir well to combine the ingredients.
Fold in the scallions.
Spread each slice of bread with the spicy mixture.
Lay slices of the turkey breast on each slice of bread.
Place two slices of bread together to form the sandwich.

Any type of deli turkey breast works with this sandwich. Try honey roasted with mustard and mayonnaise spread. Just replace the garlic sauce and lime juice with a tablespoon of mustard.

For potlucks make cut the sandwiches in the triangles or squares to make them a finger food.

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