Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Reinvented


Updated 05/08/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Creative Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

Not-quite-soft-boiled, not-quite-hard-boiled eggs get the special treatment in this otherworldly sandwich creation from OnSugar blog Between the Bread. My houseboy has been on a soft-boiled egg kick lately — or maybe you'd call them gently boiled eggs, because the whites have the firmness of a hard-boiled egg, but the yolk is not quite firm, not quite runny. On sandwiches, they are a Read more

Sandwiched: 14 Tasty Variations


Updated 04/19/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Sandwich Ideas

Putting something in the middle of two pieces of bread and calling it a sandwich is one of the most rewarding art forms there is. But this practice extends well beyond traditional sandwiches. We've compiled a list of our favorite ways to sandwich things together, sweet and savory, hot and cold. Click through to develop a major sandwich craving. Read more

Go Inside LA's Grilled Cheese Truck!


Updated 04/10/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, we visited one of the country's most popular food trucks today, LA's Grilled Cheese Truck. There, owner Dave Danhi taught us how to make his bestseller, an amazing combination of cheddar cheese, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, and caramelized onions. Watch it now to learn how it's done, then print the recipe and make it at home. Read more

Pita Bread With Mint and Feta Is Unusually Satisfying


Updated 04/10/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Pita Bread With Feta Cheese and Mint

Before you shake your head at this flavor combination, hear me out. Fresh mint and feta cheese are made for each other. Many of my friends have scoffed at the thought but were easily converted once they had the chance to try them out. Enveloped by a warm piece of pita, the salty cheese is woken up by the bright, aromatic flavor of the mint leaves. Finish it off with a drizzle of fruity Read more

It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Celebrate With a Waffle 'Wich


Updated 04/02/12 3:37 PM · Posted by · 28 comments

It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Celebrate With a Waffle 'Wich

Happy National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! In honor of the holiday, I'm sharing a contemporary update on what happens to be one of my favorite nostalgic foods. I've said before that some of the best sandwiches evoke memories, and this recipe goes back when I was maybe 7 or 8, and my mom fixed me some waffles before realizing we were out of syrup. She improvised to make this sandwich, and Read more

11 Ways to Cut Calories From a Sandwich


Updated 03/31/12 7:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save Sandwich Calories

Want a balanced lunch that offers fiber and protein? A sandwich has your back, but choose the wrong add-ons and condiments, and it's a whole day's worth of calories in a few bites. Here are ways to cut calories from this favorite lunchable — they may not be huge amounts, but keep in mind that little bits definitely add up. Whole-wheat pita (170) instead of two slices of whole-wheat bread Read more

Bagel and Lox Between the Bread


Updated 03/27/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lox and Cream Cheese Sandwich

This combination of flavors on a bagel is classic and expected, but in sandwich form, it's innovative and exciting. Find out what Between the Bread thought about this sandwich experience. On a rare day when I don't bring my lunch to work, I always tell myself I'll get a salad, but I end up falling for a sandwich instead. This happened on a recent excursion to Fleur de Sel to buy a tasty salad. Read more

La Sandwicherie: A Hidden Gem in Miami Beach


Updated 03/14/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

La Sandwicherie in South Beach Florida

We may have enjoyed foie gras ravioli and stone crab waffles during our weekend in Miami, but it was some of the simple fare at La Sandwicherie that impressed us the most. This place first entered my radar when I passed it on an early morning run. I was drawn to the approachable nature of the open-air stand and the reasonable prices (fresh-pressed vegetable juice for $5 and change? Sign me up!). Read more

In Praise of the Cubano


Updated 02/23/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Goes Into a Cuban Sandwich?

I've had plenty of Cuban sandwiches in my lifetime, made by everyone from local San Francisco cafés to national chains like Quiznos. But until I visited Miami, I'd never had an authentic Cubano sandwich as it's served at a typical lonchería in South Florida. What makes a real Cuban sandwich? Why, it's not just the slow-cooked pork, but also the bread. An authentic version of a storied sandwich Read more