Sandwiches History
Beef on Weck Sandwich History and Recipe
Some people consider Beef on Weck (thinly sliced slow-roasted rare roast beef piled as high as 6 inches) on a freshly baked kummelweck roll, the Best Roast Beef Sandwich in … Continued
Club Sandwich History
The Club Sandwich is a sandwich with cooked chicken breast and bacon, along with juicy ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce layered between two or three slices of toasted bread with … Continued
Cuban Sandwich History
History of Cuban Sandwich, Cubano Sandwich Photo courtesy of Tony Hernandez III of Mr. Cubano, authentic Cuban Sandwiches, in Cape Canaveral, Florida The Cuban sandwich, … Continued
Dagwood Sandwich History
Dagwood Sandwich is a multi-layered sandwich with a variety of fillings. The term, Dagwood Sandwich, is also used to denote a sandwich put together so as to attain … Continued
Fluffernutter Sandwich History and Recipe
What is a Fluffernutter? It is not just a regular sandwich – but a Fluffernutter Sandwich! Photo from From Away website. Flutternutter – Registered trademark of Durkee-Mower Inc. … Continued
French Dip Sandwich Recipe and History
A French Dip Sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made … Continued
Gyro Sandwich History
Gyro – An American-Greek sandwich. Most food historians generally agree the name “gyro” and the current sandwich are both recent inventions originating in New York during the … Continued
Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe and History
This open-face sandwich is considered the signature dish of Springfield, Illinois, the home of Abraham Lincoln. This sandwich will make your arteries cringe and your taste buds rejoice! The people … Continued
Hot Brown Sandwich History and Recipe
Hot Brown Sandwich, sometimes know as a Kentucky Brown, is an open-faced turkey sandwich with turkey, bacon, pimientos, and a delicate Mornay sauce. The sandwich is place under the broiler … Continued
Monte Cristo Sandwich History
The Monte Cristo Sandwich tends to vary from restaurant to restaurant. A classic Monte Cristo Sandwich should come with a side of jelly to dip it in. If you love French … Continued
Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe and History
What is a Muffuletta Sandwich? Muffuletta; muffaletta; mufeletta (moof-fuh-LEHT-tuh or moo-foo-LE-ta) – It’s nickname is simply muff. Muffuletta Sandwiches can be found all over New Orleans from delis to pool halls … Continued
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich History
Peanut and Jelly Sandwich is probably the number one choice for a sandwich with American children as well as adults! I know that I still enjoy this sandwich as … Continued
Philadelphia Cheese Steak History and Recipe
According to Philadelphians, you simply cannot make an authentic Philadelphia Cheese Steak sandwich without an authentic Philadelphia roll. The rolls must be long and thin, not fluffy or soft, but … Continued
Reuben Sandwich History and Recipe
Sometimes there is nothing like a good messy Reuben sandwich! A Reuben is a hearty-sized sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on Russian rye bread. Did you … Continued
Runza Sandwich History
Photo from the Runza Restaurant web site. The Runza Sandwich is also called Bierocks. They are a yeast dough (a bread pocket) with a filling of beef, cabbage or … Continued