Guest Author - Catherine Bridges
Sandwich Making Instructions:
1. Lay two pieces of bread on a clean surface. (Maybe a plate or piece of paper towel.)
2. Dress each side with really yummy things. For instance, peanut butter on the left side, spread to each edge, and juicy, jammin’ jelly spread on the right side. Be creative, just remember to keep it bite sized, easily bitten and not too drippy!
3. Keep the insides facing each other and lay the left side on top of the right side. Or, lay the right side onto the left side - you choose the direction!
4. The whole sandwich is now ready to eat. If you prefer a smaller handful, simply cut the sandwich in half or into quarters!
Making a sandwich sounds pretty easy. And it is. That’s why sandwiches are so popular. They can be made quickly, eaten easily and carried with you. But sandwiches come in many, many, many sizes, shapes, fillings and even breads! Being creative with your sandwiches can be fun, healthy and tasty. Try wrapping your sandwich fillings in a tortilla. Put your fillings between two soft pretzels or stuff them inside a pita bread! Trying new breads and new fillings or spreads can help you make healthy sandwiches and keep your body fit and strong.
Odds are you really like one of the following sandwiches, they are some of the top sandwiches that kids ask to take in their lunches:
1. Peanut butter and jelly
2. Hamburger/Cheeseburger
3. Grilled Cheese
4. Ham Sandwich
5. Hot Dog
6. Bologna Sandwich
7. Sloppy Joe
Try these twists on your favorite sandwiches - peanut butter and apple slices; cheeseburgers with crunchy cucumber slices under the bun; shredded carrots inside of your grilled cheese; your ham sandwich on a tortilla all rolled up; hot dogs topped with your favorite salsa; and that bologna sandwich with slivers of celery or put your sloppy joe between two soft pretzels! Cut your sandwich into shapes using cookie cutters or drinking glasses. You can even "paint" your sandwiches with food coloring!
Now, you try taking your very favorite sandwich and adding or changing just one filling. How about peanut butter with banana slices? Ham and Cheese with sunflower seeds? Or add some crumbled corn chips to your best dressed hot dog or hamburger for a crunchy bite every time!
These are just a few ideas for making some old favorites new and exciting! Now, it’s your turn. When you think of something new to add to your sandwich, you might be surprised to find you're cooking your very own sandwich meal!
