We
are all familiar with the classic turkey or ham sandwich. You know,
there was way too much turkey
Some flavourful Grilled Sandwich Ideas may also help you with the Holiday Sandwiches. Of course, below you will find even more inspiration.
Dress
It Up
A
turkey sandwich will always be a turkey sandwich and a ham sandwich
will always be a ham sandwich. That is, unless you dress up your
sandwich and bring out an entirely different flavor with the simple
addition of a few key ingredients. For instance, instead of the
typical mayonnaise and mustard, try adding a new spice to your
favorite sandwich. Try using a chipotle mayo or sweet chili mayo, or
use exotic sprouts instead of lettuce, or arugula, shredded cabbage,
or even sauerkraut.
Think
high-end boutique sandwich shop when you are creating your
masterpiece. If you are a fan of avocado, try adding a few slices to
your sandwich, or experiment with different types of cheese. When you
are trying to break out of the holiday sandwich blues, toppings can
be your best friend. Put away your regular sandwich cheese and grab
the bleu cheese and bleu cheese dressing. Rethink each layer of your
sandwich and use something you've never used before. That is how you
dress up that slice of turkey or ham.
Change
Clothes
If
you have your toppings down to your liking, or don't want to
experiment too far from normal, you can always change the method you
use to close up your sandwich ingredients; you know, the bread. You
can try a wrap, or grilled on a bun, or even leftover dinner rolls.
With hundreds of different kinds of breads, you have an endless
supply of possibilities.
Try
your next grilled ham and cheese on Rye bread instead of the familiar
wheat or white. You can also try authentic Chibatta bread for a
distinct and unique taste. Don't forget pita and tortillas. Or, if
you are trying to cut the carbs, you can always go naked. Okay, not
you, but the sandwich. Use a piece of romaine lettuce to wrap the
ingredients and enjoy the crisp, crunchy and healthy alternative to
your typical holiday leftover sandwich.
Take
a Flavor Trip
Now
that you have dressed up your sandwich and changed its clothes, you
may also want to experiment with flavors from around the world. Take
your typical turkey sandwich on a trip to Italy or Mexico. Dress it
up with different flavor combinations and try authentic ingredients
to completely make over your sandwich.
For
instance, use a peanut flavored sauce, combined with shredded cabbage
and some crispy noodles to give your sandwich a Thai flare. Or try a
mango chutney with some spicy peppers for a Southwestern sizzle.
Choose roasted sweet peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced olives
for a Mediterranean inspired sandwich.
There
are hundreds of different possibilities you can try with your holiday
sandwiches. All it takes is a little creativity, an open mind and an
empty stomach. No matter if you dress it up, get it naked or change
its culture, your leftover holiday sandwich doesn't have to be boring
any longer. And all it took was a little creative direction!
