Pan Bagnat

"The Cafe de Paris, Place du Casino in famed Monte Carlo is probably the only cafe in the world to present live Bach and Beethoven via a string ensemble for midday luncheon guests. 'Pan Bagnat' (translated literally means 'soaked bread') is their international specialty currently being enjoyed by a great many on the Cote d'Azur." And, I am French, so I say, Oui Oui!!
(makes 1 sandwich)

2 slices of your fav. bread* (they used Bran'nola)
1 firm tomato, thinly sliced (I would use Campari)
1 t. plus 1 T.  GOOD* olive oil, divided
1 canned artichoke heart, sliced
2 scallions sliced lengthwise
1/4 green pepper, sliced and seeds removed (I would use a red bell pepper*)
1/2 hardcooked egg, sliced
1/4 cup flaked tuna in oil
4-5 black olives, sliced and pitted (I would use Kalamatas*)
2 anchovy fillets (I would use anchovy paste*)
1 fresh, crushed basil leaf (I would use lemon basil*)
Kosher* salt and cracked* pepper, to taste

Place the bread slices on a serving plate. On one slice place the tomato. Pour 1 t. olive oil over tomato. Cover with the rest of the ingredients through S&P. Sprinkle the remaining 1 T. olive oil over all. Close with the second bread slice. Press down so bread absorbs oil.

"I am a vibrant soul radiating a healthy body. My physical temple is beautiful, strong, and well."

Love,

Machete Milletti (aka chef Deb)