Country Club Sandwich. Because Bacon.

I was perusing Eat24 because I was hangry and wanted food lickity split but didn't want to tear apart my kitchen for it, when I came across the Country Club Sandwich from California Grill.  I was about to order it when I thought... I could make this better.  So I did.  And now, so can you.  Here's how:

Get some Rosemary Olive Bread, slice it and toast that bad boy.  While it's toasting, fry up some bacon (I recommend 2 slices, but I know some of you are going to do the bacon weave...).  I used the spicy mayo I made the other day.  If you don't know what I'm talking about, how dare you, my blog is a hoot and you should read it more often.  But fine... here is the recipe for the spicy mayo:

You just mix in 1/4 mayo, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon habanero and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Once you have the mayo, spread it over the toasted bread (your desired amount).  Slice up vine ripened tomato and layer that on next, then add spinach, avocado, deli turkey and bacon.  Add a little pepper and salt and then close your sandwich.

Congratulations, you made it!  Let me know how you liked it in the comments! :)

Avocado Turkey Sandwich on Cheddar Parmesan Focaccia with Spicy Mayo

Avocado Turkey Focaccia Sandwich with Spicy Mayo and Watermelon Sticks

I had my good friend, Edie, over yesterday and I wanted to make us a fancy lunch so while at the market, I saw that they had a Cheddar Parmesan Focaccia and decided to go for a sandwich.  Then the ideas just kept coming so this is what I came up with.  It's honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! 

I started with the focaccia bread.  It's super huge so in total it can make 4 large sandwiches to 6 medium sandwiches.  I picked it up from Ralph's but I know several grocery stores make their own in their bakeries so I'm sure you can get it almost anywhere.

Next, I made the spicy mayo.  These are the ingredients above that I mixed for the spread.  You just mix in 1/4 mayo, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon habanero and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Spread the mayo over the bread, I make sure the bread is wet without overdoing it, it IS mayo after all and your stomach loves it more than your heart and arteries do.  Plus, you'll be putting a little more in later.

Add your sandwich favorites.  I love spinach with focaccia so I added that, plus vine ripened tomatoes, red onions, pepper and salt.  Use salt very sparingly as the meat and bread already have a good saltiness to them. 

Then add the turkey, and avocado.  I add a little more of the mayo spread on the turkey for more flavor.  Carefully top the sandwich.  It's much easier to place the turkey side on top unless you want a salad with a side of bread.  Then go ahead... hope you aren't wearing white.

Lastly, serve with a side of fruit.  I love sweet seedless watermelon cut into sticks.  It's easy to eat and compliments the sandwich very well.  Lastly, enjoy!