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122. Something my mom used to occasionally make -- baked eggplant covered in tomato sauce and ham.

Fri Nov 3, 2023, 09:16 AM

Nov 2023

I didn't care if there was cheese on the eggplant. I just loved the taste of the baked eggplant. I don't know what the inspiration for the ham was, but it really clicked with me.

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What is your favorite sandwich? I like grilled cheese, a slice of pickle, and ketchup. How about you? [View all] debm55 Nov 2023 OP

I like a good Rueben. I put it on a dark German rye I make. Saur kraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese. n/t brewens Nov 2023 #1

That is probably mine as well Shermann Nov 2023 #7

sounds great! debm55 Nov 2023 #9

I am with you on that one. I drive 40 miles to a sandwich shop for them. Chainfire Nov 2023 #61

That's my favorite. A grilled cheese is next in line. Native Nov 2023 #78

Yes, Ruebens and Grilled Cheese. debm55 Nov 2023 #83

one of my favorites, too mike_c Nov 2023 #86

All at once? 2naSalit Nov 2023 #2

I changed the title to what is your favorite sandwich--so it would be easier. Post as much or little as you want. But debm55 Nov 2023 #6

Oh my. 2naSalit Nov 2023 #16

When I read it... 2naSalit Nov 2023 #22

That's funny. debm55 Nov 2023 #28

That's funny. debm55 Nov 2023 #43

Bacon, lettuce, a good tomato, and mayo. Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #3

Yum debm55 Nov 2023 #10

Always! CanonRay Nov 2023 #44

Yes! sarge43 Nov 2023 #101

Favorite sandwich, that's a tough one! Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #4

Great choice, Elessar debm55 Nov 2023 #11

Mayo, ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles, ranch or russian dressing, sour cream, salt, pepper, cheese bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #5

That;s alot to eat, TY debm55 Nov 2023 #13

One of my nieces was horrified ggma Nov 2023 #49

I eat them too. debm55 Nov 2023 #52

My friend once ordered a Whopper with no meat JoseBalow Nov 2023 #118

i would--never liked their burgers. That's funny though. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #123

Cuban. Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #8

Love Cuban sandwiches' debm55 Nov 2023 #14

Love dem Cubans! RainCaster Nov 2023 #76

Ketchup on grilled cheese? Ick, never!! Ocelot II Nov 2023 #12

Hahahahha---it's a must for me. debm55 Nov 2023 #17

Mr. Diamond will not eat a grilled cheese sandwich Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #20

That's unusual. I don't even know where to get elderberry jelly. Ocelot II Nov 2023 #26

Try it, you'll like it debm55 Nov 2023 #29

I don't like ketchup. On anything. Ocelot II Nov 2023 #30

Me neither, Ocelot. Not even on French fries. Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #96

I used to pick elderberies moniss Nov 2023 #51

I agree, it is my favorite jelly. Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #97

BLT Xoan Nov 2023 #15

Great choice, debm55 Nov 2023 #19

Pastrami Reuben Earl_from_PA Nov 2023 #18

That sounds good. What type of bread? debm55 Nov 2023 #21

Traditional jewish rye Earl_from_PA Nov 2023 #23

Cucumber with cream cheese on dark rye. I add some ranch seasoning to the cream cheese, too. Ziggysmom Nov 2023 #24

Ziggysmom, that sounds good. debm55 Nov 2023 #31

BMT OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2023 #25

Yummy, sounds wonderful. debm55 Nov 2023 #32

Peanut Butter and Jelly. Always loved it. Also, a good tuna fish sandwich hits the spot. SWBTATTReg Nov 2023 #27

pure goodness for both debm55 Nov 2023 #34

I love a good grilled cheese with one major caveat genxlib Nov 2023 #33

Agree--I go with the cheddar debm55 Nov 2023 #35

I go with a cheddar/swiss mix very thinly sliced GP6971 Nov 2023 #91

That's something to try. Ty GP6971 debm55 Nov 2023 #92

I make my grilled cheese sammy MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #42

I use the cheddar. So much tastier then American cheese. debm55 Nov 2023 #55

American cheese bluescribbler Nov 2023 #57

HAHAHAHAHA debm55 Nov 2023 #64

Roast Beef on white or rye, with creamy chipolte dressing and picante provalone. patphil Nov 2023 #36

I like the tang with the chipolite dressing. Sounds great. debm55 Nov 2023 #41

No one favorite Buzz cook Nov 2023 #37

Buzz cook, your patty melt sounds great. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #39

Anything on a croissant fresh from the oven. MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #38

Oh my that sounds great! debm55 Nov 2023 #40

A tie between... IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 2023 #45

Yum both are great. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #47

BLT with avocado OR bamagal62 Nov 2023 #46

Yum and chips are a must have! TY debm55 Nov 2023 #48

My top five ironflange Nov 2023 #50

That's funny. debm55 Nov 2023 #54

Corned beef on rye. Swiss cheese and spicy mustard. NT LightBright Nov 2023 #53

Wow, that sounds great and the spicy mustard adds the thing. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #56

I'll have to admit it's a three way tie moniss Nov 2023 #58

Boy, I haven't had a Braunschweiger sandwich in forever. All your sandwiches are great. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #70

Got a few DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2023 #59

LOVE fried shrimp po-boy. Have you ever tried a lobster roll? debm55 Nov 2023 #65

oof, i forgot about lobster rolls.... DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2023 #69

I like the Maine. debm55 Nov 2023 #72

Rueben nt doc03 Nov 2023 #60

Yep, me too debm55 Nov 2023 #66

good cheeseburger Kali Nov 2023 #62

Oh Kali, your choices make my mouth water. YUMMY debm55 Nov 2023 #67

I'm partial to a good Salmon BLT Captain Zero Nov 2023 #63

Do you notice a difference in the taste of the tank salmon and fresh salmon? You are the first to bring up a salmon BLT. debm55 Nov 2023 #68

the thing is I don't know for sure what would be tank salmon here because Captain Zero Nov 2023 #71

Thanks , that is very interesting that restaurants do not have to disclose. Perhaps they want to pass it off as fresh debm55 Nov 2023 #75

Cheeseburger or Grilled Tenderloin Emile Nov 2023 #73

Great choices, Emile. With all the fixin's? debm55 Nov 2023 #87

My favorite sandwich needs to be on very fresh Italian bread not toasted. LakeArenal Nov 2023 #74

Gee, that is different, but I bet it's good. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #88

I just recently posted a recipe for Russian Dressing Danascot Nov 2023 #77

It looks great. I am going to give it a try. Ty for sharing with us. debm55 Nov 2023 #90

Definitely egg salad claudette Nov 2023 #79

YES, with a tomato slice on mine. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #84

Yep!! claudette Nov 2023 #99

When I was in grade school, in the late 19502, my mom... 3catwoman3 Nov 2023 #111

Guess claudette Nov 2023 #112

Leftover meatloaf on whole grain bread with ketchup on one side japple Nov 2023 #80

Sounds very good. TY japple. debm55 Nov 2023 #89

The best, but no ketchup, just mustard MichMan Nov 2023 #104

OK Growing up it had to be a bacon sandwich. c-rational Nov 2023 #81

Sounds great and I love how it brings back memories of your mom. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #93

Grilled cheese with tomato, onion, red pepper, and bacon randr Nov 2023 #82

That is funny. Never had with red pepper. Might give it a try. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #94

Also good with jalapenos randr Nov 2023 #148

BLT my favorite FloridaBlues Nov 2023 #85

A BLT is the best--right next to my grilled cheese. I love them both. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #95

I agree chouchou Nov 2023 #98

MUFFALETTA BOSSHOG Nov 2023 #100

I had one and it was delicious Agree with you, debm55 Nov 2023 #105

We're old and slow BOSSHOG Nov 2023 #108

Cold meatloaf with yellow mustard MichMan Nov 2023 #102

TY MichMan debm55 Nov 2023 #106

Reuben duckworth969 Nov 2023 #103

A very close second to my grilled cheese, TY debm55 Nov 2023 #107

Ham and Swiss on rye. Different Drummer Nov 2023 #109

Different Drummer, do you a condiment on it? debm55 Nov 2023 #110

Always mustard. Different Drummer Nov 2023 #135

An italian sub. Axelrods_Typewriter Nov 2023 #113

That is so funny. And welcome to DU. debm55 Nov 2023 #115

Thanks Deb Axelrods_Typewriter Nov 2023 #116

Swiss cheese on wheat with tomatoes mayo and cherry peppers, bean sprouts if available. NNadir Nov 2023 #114

I been having a hard time bean sprouts too. ty for your sandwich. It sounds very tasty. debm55 Nov 2023 #117

Vietnamese chicken banh mi sandwich YoshidaYui Nov 2023 #119

I have never had one, but it sounds great. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #124

me too DBoon Nov 2023 #155

Didn't even have to think twice: BLT!!! There are other great sandwiches but that is the best yellowdogintexas Nov 2023 #120

Oh, thank you for the delicious choices debm55 Nov 2023 #125

1 cold, 1 hot... electric_blue68 Nov 2023 #121

Sounds great--all of them. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #126

Something my mom used to occasionally make -- baked eggplant covered in tomato sauce and ham. ificandream Nov 2023 #122

I love baked eggplant, Never had on a sandwich, but it sounds great debm55 Nov 2023 #127

My go to is fresh baked Baguette with Brie and butter. Simple basic and delish. Not a fan of american sandwiches MenloParque Nov 2023 #128

Sounds great. TY for your sandwich. It sounds simple to make too. debm55 Nov 2023 #130

Turkey, Provolone cheese, Romaine lettuce, tomato, oil+vinegar... Jrose Nov 2023 #129

Very tasty. Enjoy eating it. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #132

I make a killer submarine sandwich of my own recipe... justaprogressive Nov 2023 #131

I saved the recipe. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #136

Aww thanks justaprogressive Nov 2023 #143

When you fold your pizza crust over the top... WestMichRad Nov 2023 #133

I would think so--a pizza sandwich. I do the same. HAHA debm55 Nov 2023 #134

My Favorite beemerphill Nov 2023 #137

Wow, that is very different.But mine is different too. We all have our own tastes. debm55 Nov 2023 #138

BLT. Nuff said! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #139

OldBaldy1701E, BLT it is. debm55 Nov 2023 #140

Cold sandwich: Philadelphia cream cheese on an onion bagel. Talitha Nov 2023 #141

Same here! love the Everything bagel with the soft cream cheese and the Rueben. HEAVEN. debm55 Nov 2023 #142

The bagel was my favorite Friday feast as a 'good Catholic' child. Talitha Nov 2023 #144

Same here fish sticks, fish sandwiches, or tuna pot pie. debm55 Nov 2023 #147

TBH that doesn't sound too bad - my Dad went fishing a lot though, so that's what was served. Talitha Nov 2023 #156

I don't think I could eat something looking at me. We had the processed stuff. debm55 Nov 2023 #157

Mine is bacon, spinach and tomato on marble rye, even toasted is to die for. a kennedy Nov 2023 #145

Yummy. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #146

Reuben, Monte Cristo, Or Club ProfessorGAC Nov 2023 #149

Oh a Monte Cristo. Yummy debm55 Nov 2023 #150

100% muffuletta ! stonecutter357 Nov 2023 #151

French dip and BLT. Lunabell Nov 2023 #152

My every day breakfast sandwich... MiHale Nov 2023 #153

fried chicken vietnamese bahn mi sandwich DBoon Nov 2023 #154

Sounds great. Ty debm55 Nov 2023 #159

Liverwurst with sharp cheddar and Mayo dclarston13 Nov 2023 #158

Sounds wonderful with the sharp cheddar. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #160