1. SANDWICHES Identify & describe the various kinds of sandwiches.

2. HISTORY  Originated in 1702 in England by John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich  He put a slice of meat between two slices of bread and served it to his guests.  One of the most popular foods sold in the food service industry  Quick  Filling  Easy to eat

3. NUTRITION  Nutrition can vary based on the ingredients used  Carbohydrates are present in the base  Filling is made up of mostly protein  Whole grain bases will provide more fiber  Vitamins and minerals can be added through vegetables and fruit  Dairy can be found in sauces and cheeses

4. SERVING SIZE 1 slice = 1 serving however most restaurants will use 2 servings of a base (bread).

5. PARTS OF A SANDWICH  Base  Some type of “bread”  Spread  An ingredient that can be applied in a thin layer in order to:  Prevent filling from soaking in (butter, margarine)  Add flavor (mustard, dressings, mayonnaise, etc.)  Filling  Moist  A dressing added and mixed into the body of the sandwich  Can also be a spread that is applied to a piece of bread  Dry  individual items stacked together  May have a flavor enhancer added  Base/protein prepared by head cook

6. PARTS OF A MEAL  Appetizer  1 serving of bread maximum  Complements the main dish  Main dish  2 servings of bread  Full serving of protein and often a full meal with vegetables, milk, etc.  Accompaniment/Side  1-2 servings of bread that may or may not have protein  Dessert  Sweet breads that are served open face or together

7. PREP RULES  Use gloves to handle food  Simplify steps  Filling to edge of base  Easy to eat  Fresh foods  Flavorful

8. BREADS FOR SANDWICHES  Pita Bread  Kaiser Rolls  Crescent Rolls  Parker House Roll  Cloverleaf Roll  Boston Brown Bread  Whole Wheat Bread  Cracked Wheat Bread  French Bread  Rye  Bagel  English Muffin  Buns

9. COLD SANDWICHES 1.Club 2.Pinwheel 3.Subs 4.BLT 5.Elvis

10. HOT SANDWICHES 1.French dip 2.Monte Cristo 3.Denver 4.Rueben 5.Rachel 6.California burger 7.Gyro 8.Calzone 9.Philly beef 10.Stromboli