Breaking it down step-by-step for a taste of perfection.
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Tomato sandwiches have the highest ceiling and the lowest floor.
The difference lies in the quality of ingredients and a thoughtful process.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
He suggested avoiding tomatoes with cracks and never refrigerating them, as this diminishes their flavor and texture.
Once you pick your half-ripe tomato, put it on your kitchen counter tocomplete the ripening process.
Dont put it on the sunny windowsill; certainly, do not store them in the fridge.
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Contrary to traditional recipes, he is staunchly anti-mayonnaise.
Here are his steps for making the perfect sandwich.
To assemble the sandwich, spread butter evenly on the outside of your slices of bread.
Once your bread is buttered, add half of the slices of cheese to the inside of the bread.
This will help secure the tomato in the middle and prevent it from slipping out.
Now add the tomato, then top that with the rest of the thinly sliced cheese.
See why Craig calls it summer heaven?"
Fresh basil leaves are also a delightful addition if available.
