The Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich, affectionately known as the BLT, holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, my family would gather around the kitchen table on lazy summer afternoons ...

This triple-decker sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato is a classic for a good reason. I'm not exaggerating when I say that on more than one occasion, a club sandwich saved my life.

A BLT sandwich is an exercise in texture — toasted bread that is soft inside, juicy tomato, crunchy lettuce, and of course, crisp bacon. Unlike breakfast bacon, BLT bacon needs to be sturdy ...