( a pastrami sandwich with Russian dressing, melted cheese and crunchy coleslaw)

1. Make Slaw: Combine cabbage, onion, green pepper, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, sugar and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium- high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes. Add carrot and simmer 5 minutes more. Transfer to bowl; cool.

2. Make Russian Dressing: Meanwhile, combine all ingredients in small bowl.

3. Place pastrami on microwaveproof plate; cover with damp paper towel. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes until warm; set aside.

4. Divide and spread Russian dressing evenly on one side of 2 bread slices. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon slaw, half of warm pastrami, and half of cheese. Top with remaining bread.

5. Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cheese has melted. Serve with remaining slaw. Makes 2 servings.

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