Electric Sandwich Maker
A really great sandwich isn't just about the insides, although it certainly plays an important role. The type of bead used is equally as important. If you are used to making your sandwiches from grocery store bread, switch over to bakery or home baked bread for a huge difference in the quality and taste of your sandwiches. All electric sandwich makers are different, follow the manufactures instructions for settings and time allowances for cooking sandwiches.
Chicken and Turkey
American's associate Italian food with tomato or Alfredo sauce, but there is so much more to explore. Use some readily available ingredients and try this Italian sandwich. Choose a hardy, whole grain bread for this Chicken Pesto Sandwich. Start by mixing 1 tbsp. of prepared pesto to 2 tbsp. of mayonnaise. Spread the pesto-mayo on two slices of bread. The spread must be kept away from the edges or you may have trouble with the sandwich sealing. Use slices of cold chicken (not lunch meat) and provolone cheese. Complete this culinary delight with slices of Roma tomatoes and red onion rings. Brush olive oil on the hot sandwich maker grill, top and bottom, and cook according to the sandwich maker manufacturer's directions. This is good teamed with Italian pasta salad (see Resources).
Greek food is full of aromatic herbs and sensuous flavors. It's difficult to find an all-purpose Greek seasoning, but you can easily make your own. Combine minced onion and minced garlic with dried or fresh herbs (marjoram, basil, thyme, mint and oregano). You only need 1 tsp., or less, of each spice, as per your taste. Keep the seasoning mixture in the refrigerator for freshness.
Use this delightful mixture in a Greek Turkey Pita. Mix 1 tbsp. of Greek seasoning in a 1/4 cup of yogurt. Add diced turkey, chopped celery, chopped tomatoes and sliced Greek olives (or green or black olives). The amount of the ingredients are decided by your taste. Spoon the turkey mixture into two warmed halves of a pita bread. Make sure it is not too full, as the edges of the bread must be dry to seal properly. Brush olive oil on the hot sandwich maker grill and cook your Greek pitas according to the sandwich maker directions.
Beef and Pork
Mexican food is generally spicy and hot. You can make this sandwich as hot as you like by varying the types of peppers and the amount. Use a large heated herb wrap (tortilla) for the bread. Fold it in half. Slice left over roast beef, thinly, and sauté it in 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Add zucchini, onion and green pepper slices, and continue to sauté until the meat is heated and the vegetables are tender. Line half of your herb wrap with grated pepper jack cheese and green salsa, careful to keep the edges dry. Add diced jalapeños and/or banana peppers (wax peppers) according to your threshold for hot foods. This is a great way to use up left over beef. Butter both sides of the folded tortilla and place it on the grill. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. You may have to cut the tortilla in half, if your sandwich maker requires smaller sandwich sections. It's great served with tortilla chips and fresh salsa.
You might think German food is primarily sausage and sauerkraut, which is one of those dishes that you love, or you hate. If your crinkling your nose at the thought of it, try this German Ham on Rye (or Kaiser roll or pumpernickel bread). Spread two pieces of rye bread with a yogurt, dill and mint mixture, keeping the edges dry. Layer thin slices of Black Forest Ham, slices of summer squash, thick slices of German pink tomatoes (or beefsteak) and top with sprinkles of feta cheese. Brush the hot grill of the sandwich maker with olive oil and cook it according to the sandwich maker manufacturer's directions.
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