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  • How to Make the Perfect Sandwich. If your growling stomach sounds like a caged animal,

  • you can satiate that ravenous beast without having to scrub a bunch of pots and pans afterwards.

  • You will need A crusty hoagie bun Sliced cheeses Sliced cold cuts Thinly sliced cucumber Thinly

  • sliced tomato Mayonnaise or sandwich dressing Romaine lettuce Sprouts Bacon An olive A frilly

  • toothpick Fresh herbs (optional) Salsa (optional) and guacamole (optional). Step 1. Slice the

  • bun lengthwise. Dig a trench through the center of both halves with your fingers. Step 2.

  • Fill the trenches with your choice of fresh meats and cheeses to form a protective moisture

  • barrier to the bread. Step 3. Add the cucumber and tomato slices to balance the salty bite

  • of the meat and cheese. Pack your ingredients separately and construct your sandwich on

  • site if you take your lunch to work or school. This preserves freshness and protects against

  • soggy bread. Step 4. Drizzle on the mayo or dressing of your choice. Be gentleyou

  • don't want to turn your sandwich into an oily mess. Flavor the mayo with fresh herbs, such

  • as basil or oregano, or use salsa or guacamole for a change of pace. Step 5. Top your sandwich

  • with romaine lettuce and sprouts for a refreshing crunch. Step 6. Add crumbled bacon for extra

  • flavor. Spear the olive with the toothpick and stick it through your sandwich to hold

  • it together. Step 7. Let the sandwich rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to let

  • the flavors meld together. Unless you can't waitthen dig in! Did you know New York's

  • famous Carnegie Deli opened in 1938.

How to Make the Perfect Sandwich. If your growling stomach sounds like a caged animal,

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