Try taking a few classic sandwiches and adding a twist! Think of a favorite flavor or try adding a *crunch*! For instance:

GRILLED CHEESE: Try adding a few green apple slices or mandarin sections. Then, I might also add a dash of cayenne to add *zing* to the sweetness. Or, mix a few herbs (basil, rosemary or tarragon) into mayonnaise and spread thinly before adding your cheese - then toast/grill your sandwich.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Add a touch of honey to your peanut butter. Try almond butter or food process your favorite NUT with a bit of oil!! A crunch is a happy addition - try apple slices, crumbled oreos, or your favorite cereal (rice chex, corn flakes, etc.,)!!

HAMBURGER/CHEESEBURGER: Change up your cheese!!! Try pepperjack, crumbled blue cheese or even FETA to melt over that burger. YUM!! Or hide a cube of your favorite cheese inside the burger pattie before cooking. You'll get a gooey, delicious bite of cheese with that burger when it's cooked. Instead of onion, add a few rings of red, yellow or orange bell pepper! Try a ring or two of fennel or a few thin slices of leek.

BARBECUE: Instead of slaw on top of your QUE - as we do it in Memphis - try some slivers of fennel (anise). The crunch and the licorice taste add a new flavor sensation to replace the sometimes bland cabbage slaw. If you are REALLY adventurous, try some (well washed) sauerkraut. Yep! I said sauerkraut. Make a new rendition of classic slaw - shred differently colored bell peppers or a mixture of shredded carrot, celery and leek. The vinegar base with the barbeque sauce enhances the smoky flavors of the meat.

ANY SANDWICH: Okay, who did this as a child? It still works! Add a few Doritos or Fritos to any sandwich for a corny, cheesy, crunchy, fun lunchtime!

Serve sandwich fillings in a pita pocket. Try wrapping your sandwich filling in boston leaf or red leaf lettuce. Drop on top of a salami sandwich one or two fresh basil leaves. Try the lemon, pineapple or citrus variety of basil for an extra added zing.

As always, your creativity is your only limit! See any sandwich "recipe" as a road map to start you on your journey and you pick the side trips!!