I sign-up for all the marketing emails that I can as a form of research in my field. I like them to be targeted though, and so I end up with a lot of food and recipe based emails. One such email recently included a quick recipe for an apple melt sandwich (though I think they used an english muffin). I liked the idea, but they suggested jam which is kind of an unhealthy load of sugar in my book, so I came up with my own variation. I've had probably close to six in the past 10 days, and I converted Leo to them today. I even switched it up and used mango as my fruit, but apple remains champion. So without further ado, here are the ingredients and steps for an incredibly simple but delicious sandwich.

Ingredients:

 1 slice whole wheat bread
1 T stoneground/horseradish or other fancy mustard
1/3 apple, sliced thinly with core cut out where necessary
1-2 sliced turkey sandwich meat
6 thin slices White Cheddar (I used Cabot Seriously Sharp)

Directions:
Toast the bread by itself. Let cool slightly, then cover with thick layer of mustard. Layer first turkey, then apple slices, then cheese slices. Place on foil-covered tray on toaster oven and broil until the cheese is ripping and boiling and has caramelized over the entire top. Remain vigilant that it doesn't burn, but I recommend you let the cheese get good and toasty - it really adds another level of flavor.

Makes one sandwich. You'll probably want two.

PUBLISH OR PERISH BLOGROLL: Cathy seems to have taken the holiday seriously (I swear, it's Washington DC rubbing off on her) but Sarah has a comical post on white squirrels up today. I never knew such a creature existed.