I tried Arby's new 'Top Chef'-approved French Dip Royale sandwich. It levels up a classic.

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The French Dip Royale meal came with a drink and a side.

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I tried Italian sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's. One stood out from the rest.

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I compared Italian sandwiches from the chains Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's.

Steven John

I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's BLT sandwiches, and I preferred the recipe with store-bought mayo

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I tried making Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's signature BLT sandwiches.

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I tried Guy Fieri's tips for making the perfect sandwich. They were all easy ways to upgrade such a basic lunch.

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I tried Guy Fieri's tips for making the perfect sandwich at home.

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I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

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I made Ina Garten's easy tuna melt recipe for a quick lunch.

Lara Walsh

I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's one I wouldn't order again

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Three wrapped subs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's.
I wanted to see which popular sandwich chain made the best club sub.

Steven John

The most famous local sandwich from every state

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Each state has its own signature sandwich, from grilled cheese to a burger known as the Jucy Lucy.

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I tried 9 wraps and sandwiches from Trader Joe's and ranked them from worst to best

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I tried all the Trader Joe's wraps and sandwiches I could find and ranked them from worst to best.

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I tried 6 subs from QuikTrip. The popular convenience chain left me pleasantly surprised.

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The author's six sub sandwiches from QuikTrip arranged on a plate in a circle.
I tried six subs from QuikTrip and ranked them from worst to best.

Meredith Schneider

I ordered bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches from Cousins Subs, Jimmy John's, and Subway. Only one chain let me down.

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A spread of wrapped sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs.
I tried BLTs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs, and won't be returning to one of the chains.

Michelle Mastro

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