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Invention of the Sandwich
John Montagu, an obsessive gambler, invented the sandwich after instructing his chef to prepare a meal that would not interfere with his game -
Plain Sandwiches
Cut ham or tongue very thin, trim off the fat, and cut the bread thin; spread it with very nice butter; lay meat on very smoothly. Press the other slice on very hard; trim the edges off neatly. -
Canape
Crustless sandwiches. Made in France -
Club
Lots of fillings. Two slices of toast -
The first BLT recipe
Cut white bread in 1/4 in. slices, lightly toast slices on one side. Spread untoasted side with mayonnaise dressing; cover half the slices with peeled and thinly sliced firm tomatoes, spread tomatoes with mayonnaise and cover with thin slice of broiled bacon. Cover bacon with lettuce leaves and remaining slices of bread. Cut in triangles and serve with sweet gherkins. -
Grilled Cheese
grilled bread and cheese -
Horseshoe Sandwich
Joe Schweska created the first Horseshoe at the Old Leland Hotel in 1928. -
Breadless Sandwiches
Usually bread was substituted for things like eggplant -
Dagwood Sandwich
From the comic Strip Blondie. Invented by Chic Young -
Tuna melts
People started putting tuna on sandwiches -
The Many Sandwiches we know and Love Today
Sandwiches have come a long way
