New Orleans Muffuletta: Serves 4

Get ready for a Mardi Gras feast with this over-the-top sandwich
favorite.

1/2 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 round loaf Italian bread
8 slices Genoa salami
6 slices provolone cheese
6 slices smoked ham

In a medium bowl, stir together green olives, black olives, red bell
peppers, carrots, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano.
Let marinate for at least 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Cut
Italian bread in half horizontally. Place on a baking sheet and toast
in a 350° F oven for 10 minutes. To assemble sandwich, spread
marinated olive mixture in the middle of the bottom half of the
lightly toasted bread. Place salami slices on top of the olive mixture
and follow with layers of provolone cheese and smoked ham. Place top
half of the toasted bread over filling. Cut sandwich into quarters to
serve.