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Sandwiches

A great sandwich is architecture. Every layer has a job, and when the bread, the fat, the crunch, and the acid all pull together, it is one of the most satisfying things you can eat with your hands. These recipes take that seriously. Start with the Lobster Smashburger with Broken Caviar Hollandaise or the Truff-Fried Chicken Sandwich.

  • Two brioche buns holding venison boudin blanc sausages under venison chili, melted cheese, creme fraiche and chopped dill, on a pale oval plate over an end-grain butcher block.
    Chili Cheese Dogs with Venison Boudin Blanc
  • A taco on a plate topped with slices of grilled steak, creamy guacamole, pickled red onions, crumbled cheese, and chopped fresh herbs on a corn tortilla.
    Carne Asada Steak Tacos
  • A gourmet sandwich with a glossy brioche bun, fresh green lettuce, lobster meat, creamy sauce, and a generous topping of black caviar.
    Lobster Smashburger with Broken Caviar Hollandaise
  • A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed avocado and diced raw tuna, garnished with lime zest. Some lime zest is scattered on the plate around the toast.
    Avocado toast w/ Tuna Tartare
  • A blue corn tortilla topped with vegetables, crumbled cheese, and herbs, served on a white plate with a brown rim.
    Pistachio’d Cauliflower Tacos
  • Two thick slices of bread sandwich a creamy egg salad with visible boiled egg halves and sprinkled black and white sesame seeds, served on a black plate.
    Egg Salad Sando
  • Close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich with fresh mixed greens and a sesame seed bun on a dark plate.
    Truff-Fried Chicken Sandwich
  • A close-up of a sandwich with a golden, crispy patty, fresh green lettuce, pickled red onions, and a toasted bun on a dark background.
    Korean Salmon Burgers with Gochujang Mayonnaise
  • Close-up of a golden-brown, slightly wrinkled bread roll or bun with a shiny surface and some darker, toasted areas on top.
    Chorizo Burger with Pickled Daikon & Caramelized Onions
  • A close-up of an open cheeseburger with a shiny top bun, melted cheddar cheese, and a generous layer of creamy sauce on the patty, served on a light-colored plate.
    Venison & Pork Cheeseburger
  • Three pieces of toasted bread topped with a seasoned, dark spread, drizzled with creamy white sauce, and garnished with chopped fresh herbs on a speckled plate.
    Lebanese Lamb Pita
  • Three small sliders with grilled meat, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños on toasted buns, arranged on a white plate.
    Venison Banh Mi Sliders
  • A close-up of a gourmet burger on a black plate, topped with grilled onions, fresh dill, and creamy sauce, served in a glossy, toasted bun.
    Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Burgers with Sumac Onions & Tahini Yogurt
  • Close-up of an open sloppy joe sandwich on a light plate, topped with melted cheddar cheese on a saucy ground meat filling, with the top half of a toasted bun partially visible.
    Venison Sloppy Joe
  • A close-up of a taco on a blue corn tortilla, topped with battered fried fish, white sauce, orange hot sauce, and fresh green herbs and microgreens.
    Fried Fish Tacos
  • A close-up of a sesame seed bun sandwich with a bite taken out, filled with creamy spread, dark caviar, fried chicken, and leafy greens.
    Fried Fish Sandwich
  • A close-up of a sandwich with crispy fried chicken, fresh green lettuce, red onion slices, and creamy sauce in a toasted bun.
    Salmon Burger w/ Remoulade Sauce

Popular Recipes

  • Two brioche buns holding venison boudin blanc sausages under venison chili, melted cheese, creme fraiche and chopped dill, on a pale oval plate over an end-grain butcher block.
    Chili Cheese Dogs with Venison Boudin Blanc
  • Two lamb chops sliced from a rack, a herb and mustard crust along the top edge, rare in the middle, on a white plate with pan sauce and a crisp smashed potato.
    How to Cook Rack of Lamb
  • Two lamb chops sliced from a rack, a herb and mustard crust along the top edge, rare in the middle, on a white plate with pan sauce and a crisp smashed potato.
    Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mustard Pan Sauce
  • Two grilled lamb chops topped with green chimichurri sauce, served on a black plate with a generous smear of creamy white tzatziki sauce.
    How to Cook Lamb Chops
  • A plated dish featuring a piece of glazed meat with a creamy white sauce artistically swirled on a beige plate, drizzled with brown sauce, with a jar of seasoning partially visible in the corner.
    Pork Coppa: What the Cut Is and How to Cook It
  • A bowl of casarecce in tomato sauce beside a bottle of Bona Furtuna passata.
    Two-Ingredient Passata Sauce

Seasonal Recipes

  • A plate with sliced cooked duck breast, arugula, and a grilled half peach, with bottles of balsamic glaze and sherry cooking wine nearby on a dark surface.
    Cast Iron Pork Chops, Sherry Pan Sauce, Balsamic-Lacquered Peaches
  • Six dishes finished with beurre blanc: halibut with caviar, seared scallops, roasted asparagus, a potato rosti, salmon with dill beurre blanc, and shaved asparagus with caviar.
    Beurre Blanc
  • Sun-dried tomato hummus with handmade pita
    Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with Handmade Pita
  • Avocado toast with tomato confit, a crispy fried egg, and a raw drizzle of Bona Furtuna Everyday olive oil
    Bona Furtuna EVOO Avocado Toast, Five Ways
  • Grilled shrimp glazed in Roland Foods Salsa Macha, served with grilled corn brushed in macha mayo
    Salsa Macha Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Corn & Macha Mayo
  • Overhead of a sliced bone-in chuletón ribeye on a white plate, fanned and topped with peach-and-shallot sauce, held over a wood board.
    Beef Chuletón with Peach Sauce

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