Eating meat or cheese between layers of bread is practically an innate human behavior. These 12 delicious recipes show you why so many cuisines around the globe have some version of the sandwich....

Thin slices of Genoa salami, baked until crisp, add texture and flavor to these sophisticated brunch sandwiches.

Our tuna salad has a Mediterranean twist: olives and roasted red peppers. Have this sandwich for lunch at home or work or on a picnic, served with a tomato salad.

This recipe is delightfully devoid of fuss; you simply make one big sandwich and then cut it into small pieces.

Great as an afternoon snack, these elegant sandwiches are also filling enough to make a light meal.

Tarragon, shallot, pea shoots, and rye bread make for a sophisticated take on the usually ho-hum egg salad sandwich.

Pungent cotija cheese, a garnish for Tortilla Soup with Chiles and Tomatoes, becomes the main event in this delectable sandwich.

In Vietnam's favorite sandwich, a warm, crusty baguette lends its Continental pedigree to an Asian mix of rich meats and crisp vegetables.

Tired of the same old tuna sandwich? Try this mayoless version—it just may be the best we’ve ever tasted.