Tag: Sandwiches

Two sloppy Joe sandwiches
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Sloppy Joes

The sloppy joe has a foggy history, but it seems to have originated during the Depression as a way to stretch ground beef during hard times. Several sources place its creation in a small cafe in Sioux City, Iowa.

Shawarma vendor slicing for a sandwich
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Shawarma

Shawarma is popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean and is sometimes called the Middle Eastern taco. It originated in northwestern Turkey as döner kebab.

Sandwich Cubano on a plate
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Sandwich Cubano

The Cubano sandwich started as Cuban cafeteria food for migrant workers in southern Florida. With expatriate travels back and forth, the sandwich got a footfold of popularity in Cuba itself.

Lobster roll sandwich
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Maine Lobster Rolls

Lobster rolls are a favorite in sandwich shacks along the coast of Maine. The filling for this symbol of summertime is a simple mix of fresh lobster and mayonnaise.

Cheeseburger with tomatoes, lettuce and onion wrapped in paper
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Hamburgers

They may be named after a city in Germany, but grilled ground beef patties on a bun are quintessential American food.

Club sandwich on a plate with French fries
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Club Sandwich

It is speculated that the club sandwich was originally made at the Saratoga Club House in Saratoga Springs, New York, the same place that invented potato chips.

Chopped chicken livers spread on a crostino
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Chopped Chicken Livers

This rich and tasty liver spread is part of traditional Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Hannukah meals for many Ashkenazi Jews. It is also standard fare in Jewish delis.

Banh mi sandwich on a plate
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Bánh Mì

The foundation of this versatile sandwich is French: baguette, mayonnaise and sometimes paté. But everything else in the Saigon sub is pure Vietnamese.