Celebration Sandwiches

Ingredients

Jalapeño Chicken Salad Sandwich (makes 8-10 sandwiches)

• 2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (I actually use a package of chicken breast tenders and bake in the oven, tossed with olive oil, salt and any spices, at 375 for 17-20 minutes and then shred that meat. A little fresher than rotisserie chicken from the store).

• 1-1.5 cups mayonnaise of choice

• 1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• ½ cup candied jalapeños, chopped (Texas Pepper Works Candy Krisp Jalapeños are my favorite!)

• 4 teaspoons candied jalapeño juice from jar

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Bread of choice, such as mini croissant

Caprese Sandwich (makes 8 sandwiches)

• Fresh pesto, store-bought or my homemade recipe from A Month of Dinner, Vol. 1

• Greens of choice, I like to use arugula, an arugula-butter lettuce mix or a spring mix

• 8oz fresh mozzarella ball, thinly sliced

• 1-2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced

• Balsamic glaze

• Bread of choice, such as mini croissant

Fancy Ham Sandwiches (makes 8-10 sandwiches)

• ½ pound thinly sliced deli ham such as black forest or honey ham

• Greens of choice, I like arugula but you could do a spring mix or spinach

• 1 red apple of choice, thinly sliced

• Boursin cheese, I like either the garlic and herb or shallot and chive

• Honey mustard

• Bread of choice, such as mini croissant