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]]>Prep Your Ingredients Ahead of Time
Think about what you want on your sandwich the night before you need it. Then, prepare all of the ingredients and store them so that all you have to do in the morning is put them between two slices of bread.
Toast the Bread
By toasting your bread, you’ll make it firm. This ultimately makes it easier to pack all of the ingredients inside. Of course, toasted bread can also provide more flavor.
Get the Kids Involved
If it’s children who you’re preparing the sandwich for, then make sure to get them involved in the process. This will help them to learn the process while also spending quality time with you.
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]]>While there are plenty of delights to try in the Big Easy, there’s one that is a particular favorite of ours that you must try: the Po’Boy.
New Orleans has always been influenced by its French roots, and in the Po’Boy, that influence is clear with the use of French bread for the bun of the sandwich. Light and crispy, this bread gives a bit of airiness to an otherwise heavy sandwich and provides delightful crunchiness.
The filling of a Po’Boy isn’t always the same, but it always consists of a meat or seafood along with vegetables.
Many Po’Boys these days are made with fried shrimp or other fried seafood. This is due to New Orleans’ proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the availability of options like shrimp, oysters, mussels, and fish.
Traditionally, however, meat has also been used for Po’Boys. You can also find roast beef Po’Boys as well as fried chicken, lamb, and Louisiana hot sausage-based sandwiches. These sandwiches, no matter what the meat or seafood, are typically “dressed” with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise.
Be sure to give po’boys with different kinds of fillings a try the next time you find yourself in New Orleans or elsewhere in the Bayou!
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]]>Breads
Bread is the main ingredient in your sandwiches, and that’s why you should be careful with your choice. Ditch white bread for whole wheat varieties or consider replacing it with tortillas.
Meats
Cold cuts won’t do your sandwich much good and you should ditch them for meats rich in protein, such as chicken and turkey, or consider replacing them with seafood and mushrooms.
Extra Ingredients
When it comes to toppings and extra ingredients you’re using, try to go with as many veggies as possible and make sure not to go overboard with cheese.
Spreads
Mayonnaise is one of the most common spreads used in sandwiches, but you should consider replacing it with healthier alternatives such as hummus, mustard, or Greek yogurt.
Smaller Portions
Moderation is key when it comes to eating healthy. Enormous sandwiches available at many fast-food chains won’t do you any good and you should always opt for smaller portions.
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]]>In Germany, there is one sandwich that—while beloved—might seem extremely strange to those who aren’t familiar with it: Mettbrötchen.
Mettbrötchen, to put it simply, is not for the faint of heart. This sandwich consists of raw minced pork, which is served with onions on a bread roll.
Yes, you heard that right: mett is the name of the uncooked minced pork, which is beloved as a sandwich filling throughout Germany, giving its name to the popular sandwich.
Mett is prepared following strict rules to prevent people from getting sick from potential parasites or food-borne illnesses that the pork could harbor. In fact, a German law states that mett must be served on the day of its production.
Seasoned with spices like caraway and garlic, the combination between the raw meat’s smooth, hearty flavor and the bite of the onions works incredibly well. It’s easy to see why this dish is popular even if it might sound a bit scary!
So, would you be adventurous enough to try a Mettbrötchen sandwich?
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]]>Peanut Butter and Banana
Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that works perfectly due to the creaminess of the peanut butter and the creaminess of the banana mixing to make a succulent, mouth-watering treat. We especially love this treat when toasted, as it makes the peanut butter and banana blend together in a warm treat.
Peanut Butter and Apple
Peanut butter is popular as a dip for apple slices, and you can also serve it on a sandwich. The crisp sweetness of apple works great with peanut butter, and we recommend sweet red apples like Honeycrisp as the variety to use.
Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cream
This sandwich is for hard-core lovers of sweet things only. Peanut butter and marshmallow cream are two ingredients that, when combined, create a sandwich that is fit to be a dessert. If you can handle all of this sugar, you will probably love this combination.
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