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Waffle Cone Ice Cream on confetti waffles
It’s not a slow man’s sandwich. Put ice cream between two freshly toasted waffles and inevitably melting will ensue. By the end of the sweet snack, drops of ice cream will be all over your plate or shirt. Your fingers will be sticky. Your blood sugar will be up. Your sweet tooth will be satisfied. […]
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Beef Patty Melt on rye
Boxers call it a one-two punch– landing two fast consecutive hits. You could easily call it a beef patty melt. At first bite, the grilled rye bread will hit your taste buds hard, then Swiss cheese will follow-up quickly. You’ve only had one bite. Continue on with the endurance of a seasoned pro through each […]
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Grilled Cheese and Tomato on wheat
Some things are just meant for each other– spaghetti and meatballs, liver and onions, and many would say grilled cheese and tomato. Not just any vegetable would work in this sandwich– lettuce, carrots, and cucumbers all fall short. But the tomato works perfectly. As the cheese melts the two ingredients meld together, with the delicate flavors of […]
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Open-face Ham on Fruitcake
This sandwich is too hearty to eat on any day of the year. You’ve bought all the gifts, decked the halls, dressed up, socialized, and put on your merry face. You deserve a break. Have a cookie. This sandwich takes more effort than you can afford right now. You need the wherewithal to last through […]
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Stuffed Pork Chop on hamburger roll
The texture of the “other white meat” is interrupted by the gooey goodness of Swiss cheese. It’s a surprising sensation, topped off with a slice of tomato and a few leaves of spinach, caught between two hamburger buns. It’s worth a try, unless you’re pledging to lose weight for the new year. But keep in […]
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Sugar and Cinnamon on white
Being a kid isn’t easy. When you can’t be heard by bustling adults, what can you make for yourself? No one’s looking. Go for it. Grab some white bread and cover it with butter. Sprinkle sugar on one side and some cinnamon on the other. Smash the pieces together and eat it up before anyone […]
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Monte Cristo on white
How unexpected. A sandwich with egg battered bread– French toast, if you will? No worry, I’ll try. Wait. You say there’s ham and turkey? Why two meats? It seems excessive, no? Cheese, too? So many things I love separately are coming together as one. The cheese dominates the thin-sliced meats, as the chewy ham outlasts […]
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Egg on whole wheat English muffin
How do you start your day? Are you in too much of a rush to enjoy the appetizing activity of building a sandwich? As with all good things, it takes time. Scramble an egg and toast an English muffin– you will not be disappointed. Protein, fiber, and taste will leave you satisfied and ready to […]
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Potato Pancakes on French toast
On a winter’s day, a warm sandwich can feel so good. Combine the savory fullness of potatoes, fried with flavor and crispy edges, with the sweetness of egg-battered French toast. Drizzle maple syrup over the top– it’s okay if it spills onto the plate. The warmth and flavor will sustain you as the snow levels […]
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Turkey Pepperoni and Mozzarella on a kaiser bun
While a kaiser bun may not be the most suitable home for such a delightfully spicy treat, it’s perfect when toasted. Layer pepperoni and mozzarella between two halves of the bun, each lightly coated with olive oil. As the combination bakes at a low temperature, the flavors do a forbidden tango of ecstasy. The oil […]