Melted Cheese Sandwiches

listed, ending with the shredded cheese.. Place in the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly, about 4 minutes.. Serve immediately..

Nutritional information per serving (made with lowfat cheese):

Calories 543 (40% from fat) • carb. 43g • pro. 39g • fat 25g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 60mg • sod. 1560mg • calc. 910mg • fiber 4g

The next two sandwiches are classic toaster-oven fare, quick and easy hot sandwiches for any time of day or night..

parsley, green onion, mayonnaise and half the cheese.. Stir gently to combine..

Divide crab mixture evenly among the four toasted English muffin halves and spread evenly.. Sprinkle each with ¼ of the remaining cheese.. Arrange the sandwiches on the prepared baking tray.. Broil on rack position B until golden, toasty, hot, and cheese is melted, about 4 to 5 minutes..

Nutritional information per serving (one open-faced sandwich):

Calories 355 (42% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 29g • fat 16g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 102mg • sod. 808mg • calc. 360mg • fiber 2g

Toasted Crab & Cheddar Melts

A classic open-faced toasted sandwich.. Serve with a green salad for supper, or for Sunday brunch..

Makes 4 open-faced sandwiches

2sandwich-size English muffins, split

12ounces lump crab meat, drained ½ cup finely chopped celery

¹⁄3 cup chopped fresh parsley

2tablespoons finely chopped green onion ½ cup lowfat mayonnaise

1cup shredded sharp Cheddar (can use lowfat)

Toast English muffin in toaster oven on light setting; let cool completely.. Line the baking pan with foil; preheat toaster oven on broil setting..

Pick crab over carefully to remove shell and cartilage bits, taking care not to break up large lumps, and place in a medium bowl.. Add celery,

Hot Smoked Turkey & Havarti

Sandwiches with Avocado

Makes 4 open-faced sandwiches

4slices good quality whole wheat or pumpernickel bread (about 5 x 3½ x ½ inches)

6tablespoons lowfat mayonnaise

1tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1½ teaspoons tarragon

¹⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

12ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey

12-16 thin slices Italian tomato (slice, then place on layered paper towels to drain)

6ounces sliced Havarti (can also use Cheddar, Swiss, provolone, Gouda)

1avocado (ripe but firm), peeled and sliced