MANY A SOUTHERNER has a special place in their heart for the simple yet flavor-filled tomato sandwich. Memories of the season’s first garden-fresh tomato sliced thick, layered with a generous swipe of mayonnaise on soft white bread, and often eaten over the sink to catch the inevitable juicy tomato drips are synonymous with summertime for many people. This collection of recipes includes the nostalgic staple that’s still worth celebrating, but we also took inspiration from the classic’s irresistible elements to create more fresh dishes to fill your summer with flavor. So, head to the garden and then to the kitchen sink to enjoy our takes on this favorite summer sandwich.
