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Italian Tuna and Shaved Fennel Sandwich with Black Olive Paste

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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Kitchen Sense: More Than 600 Recipes to Make You a Great Home Cook. To read more about the book, click here.

The strong Mediterranean flavors in this satisfying sandwich were jointly inspired by a trip to Tunisia and my frequent visits to the original 'wichcraft sandwich shop in New York City.

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