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WHETHER YOU WANT an adult version of a ham and cheese sandwich, or a fanciful twist on a classic seafood melt, after just one bite of either of these open-faced delights, you’ll know you’re on a culinary adventure. With international flavor inspiration, these menus are not only tasty (and pretty to look at), they’re quite hearty and comforting, too.

And what goes better with a substantial sandwich than a crisp salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette? Not much. The salads are perfect for cutting through these rich-flavored sammies.

Open-Faced Spanish Ham & Cheese Toasties with sherry-mornay sauce

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