Elementary Chef

School is back in session for us. That means that are days when cooking dinner just sounds like oh-so-much to do. Enter the brilliance of sandwich wraps! These new recipes from Santa Barbara Bay are sure to please even your pickiest eaters! And don’t forget the lunch sack… These wraps will beat PB&J any day!

And don’t forget these fabulously zesty and kid-pleasing Clementine recipes! (Yes, you can substitute oranges!)

New clothes … new teachers … new friends … Yes, going back to school brings many new and exciting changes; however, year after year the brown bag special seems to include the same
boring basics. Case in point, the average American child consumes a whopping 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time high school graduation rolls around. While everyone loves a classic PB&J every now and then, the culinary experts at Santa Barbara Bay Foods agree it’s time to
add some punch to the student lunch!

The good news is that sandwich solutions are easily within reach. For example, simply swapping out your run-of-the-mill mayonnaise for your favorite dill or onion dip can add an interesting depth of flavor to a sandwich or wrap. This school year, why not try the following easy, delicious sandwich recipes featuring best-selling dips and spreads from Santa Barbara Bay:

Southwestern Deli Wrap
Ingredients:
— 1 large tortilla (your choice of whole wheat, flour or sun-dried tomato varieties)
— 1/4 lb deli-sliced turkey or ham
— 1 tbsp Santa Barbara Bay Caramelized Onion and Roasted Garlic Dip
— 2 tbsp shredded cheddar or Jack cheese
— 1/2 medium ripe avocado, diced
— Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
— Shredded carrots
Directions: Lay tortilla flat and cover completely with onion and garlic dip. Distribute deli meat evenly across the tortilla and sprinkle with cheese, avocado, sun-dried tomato and carrots. Roll all ingredients up in the tortilla and cut in half to serve.

Dill-iscious Salmon Sandwich
Ingredients:
— 1 sandwich-size bakery roll
— 1 filet grilled salmon
— 1 tbsp Santa Barbara Bay Garden Dill Dip
— 1 tsp capers
— Sliced tomato
— Sliced red onion
— Romaine or baby lettuce
Directions: Open bakery roll and spread dill dip on each side. Arrange lettuce, onion and tomato on the bottom half of the roll as desired. Top with grilled salmon, capers and roll top, and enjoy.

Armed with these unique recipes, it’s easy to boost your back-to-school sandwich arsenal from ho-hum to yum-yum.

In addition to the product varieties used in these sandwiches, Santa Barbara Bay carries a traditional line of premium refrigerated dips, spreads and salads, with popular flavors including Spinach, Artichoke,
Chili Con Queso, Raspberry Chipotle, Roasted Garlic Ranch and Cajun Krab Dips. Full product descriptions, featured recipes and distribution information are available online at ttp://www.santabarbarabay.com.