This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　The importance of vine-ripened tomatoes goes without saying, but don't compromise with the bread, feta, or olive oil, either. This delicious sandwich deserves the best.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　1 round loaf of crusty bread (about 8 inches in diameter)

　　about 5 tablespoons olive oil

　　1/2 pound feta

　　1 large tomato

　　2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves

　　freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

Cut four 1/2-inch-thick slices from middle of loaf and brush both sides of each slice with some oil. Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from feta to cover 2 slices of bread and cut tomato into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Assemble 2 sandwiches with feta and tomato slices, seasoning filling with oregano, pepper, and salt.

　　

Step 2

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.