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Look for great, crusty bread to provide the desired crunch and skip the toasting

In this play on fattoush, stale pita bread gets revived by juicy tomatoes, a briny mix of olives and pepperoncini, and a sharp vinaigrette.

An Italian twist on the classic American peaches and cream

A cross between tea sandwiches and a Sunday morning bagel and lox

Serve with a crusty loaf of bread and a tomato salad

Even the noodles don’t need the stove