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Finger sandwiches are often referred to as tea sandwiches and served at teas or for special occasions. These delicate sandwiches are meant to be light on the palette and compliment most beverages nicely. There are several different types of breads and ingredients that can be used for finger sandwiches. One variety or several can be... more »
Cuban sandwiches, also known as Cubano, were introduced to the US at the turn of the last century by Cuban immigrants. It starts with a loaf of bread, and the basic ingredients; roasted pork, ham, pickles and swiss cheese. It has been said that there are as many recipes for the perfect Cuban sandwich as there are Cuban chefs. Many an... more »
The staple diet of the working man: egg sandwiches. A quick, nutritional meal able to be produced in under 2 minutes. more »
There is nothing better than a nice get together with some friends and/or family. There is also nothing better than bringing a crowd pleasing dish to this event that will make you the talk of the town! This recipe will show you how to make a scrumptious smoked salmon club, that will keep everyone at the party happy and coming back for... more »
One of the most classic sandwiches you can enjoy is a baked pastrami sandwich. Lots of people go to the deli every day and order this delightfully tasty eat. You can easily make your own gourmet baked pastrami sandwiches by following these simple steps. more »
The best part about summertime is grilling out and enjoying the warm weather with family and...
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A club sandwich is a sandwich within a sandwich. This double- or triple-decker creation can be pulled apart into lots of smaller sandwich pieces,... more »
Picnics are great fun, especially on a nice day. If you are taking a long trip, having a picnic in the car can be a good way of cutting expenses.... more »
To decide what type of sandwiches to make for a picnic, you should choose foods that travel well and don't contain specific ingredients, such as... more »
Fish sandwiches make for fast, nutritious meals when you're too tired or busy to spend hours in the kitchen. You'll be chewing on one of these... more »
Sandwiches are a classic addition to any picnic. Peanut butter and jelly or deli hoagies all make popular additions to your outing. Grab the... more »
A sandwich is a food item consisting of two or more slices of bread with one or more fillings between them,"boston.com">Abelson, Jenn. . The Boston Globe, November 10, 2006. Accessed 27 May 2009. or one slice of bread with a topping or toppings, commonly called an open sandwich. Sandwiches are a widely popular type of food, typically taken to work or school, or picnics to be eaten as part of a packed lunch. They generally contain a combination of salad vegetables, meat, cheese, and a variety of sauces. The bread can be used as is, or it can be coated with butter, oil, mustard or other condiments to enhance flavor and texture. They are widely sold in restaurants and cafes.
History
Bread has been eaten with other food since its creation in Neolithic times. For example, the ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder is said to have wrapped meat from the Paschal lamb and bitter herbs between two pieces of matzah (or flat, unleavened bread) during Passover,Bavli Pesachim 115a; See also Passover Hagadah but the concept of a sandwich (as opposed to a wrap) is more recent. During the Middle Ages, thick slabs of coarse and usually stale bread, called "trenchers", were used as plates. After a meal, the food-soaked trencher was fed to a dog or to beggars, or eaten by the diner. Trenchers were as much the harbingers of open-face sandwiches"Whats Cooking America">, Sandwiches, History of Sandwiches. February 2, 2007. as they were of disposable dishware. The immediate cultural precursor with a direct connection to the English sandwich was to be found in the Netherlands of the 17th century, where the naturalist John Ray observedRay, Observations topographical, moral, & physiological; made in a journey through part of the Low Countries, Germany, Italy, and France... (vol. I, 1673) quoted in Simon Schama, The Embarrassment of Riches (1987:152). that in the taverns beef hung from the rafters "which they cut into thin slices and eat with bread and butter laying the slices read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandwich
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