A couple of bread, something in between, and you have yourself a sandwich. Named for the Earl of Sandwich, who is said to have "invented" it while playing cards, they now come in dozens of varieties. From the cheese steak to the French Dip to the Reuben to the most popular of them all - the ham sandwich - we take a flavorful look at America's #1 lunch food.
Jeff "Sandwich King" Mauro visits Jeff "Breakfast King" Mauro at Chicago's JAM Restaurant and learns the techniques behind his famous French toast sandwich. Back in his kitchen, Jeff makes the Razzle Dazzle French Toast Sandwich, with raspberries, crispy bacon and a sweet mascarpone spread. Nothing says brunch like Jeff's Eggs Benedictwich, with fried ham and a warm hollandaise sauce. And you can't have brunch without Jeff's Sweet Patater Hasher.
Condiments are key to bringing out the best in many foods. This sandwich board highlights the versatility of Dijon mustard, from flavoring an herby egg salad to adding the final touch to ham and Brie on crusty baguette.
Make a sophisticated version of a grilled cheese sandwich. Michael Chiarello layers thick slices of creamy Teleme cheese over hearty ciabatta and tops it with ham, Dijon mustard and roasted red peppers.
Once you've gobbled up all the turkey and pigged out on ham, it's time to go fishing for the ultimate secret weapon...a crispy fish fillet sandwich with a bowl of chowder that will make you go overbaord with delight.