8/14/2008

More Sandwich Fun

During summer, we eat a lot of sandwiches for lunch! We're either running around outside and need something portable or I'm in the middle of a project and need something quick. Also, school is starting soon and I'm sure you'll be after some new sandwich ideas. Here are a few ideas to liven things up.

1) New Shapes. Simply use a large cookie cutter and cut out a shape from a prepared sandwich. Image from Family Fun.

2) Cheesey Face. Cut out a face shape on one slice of bread. Make a grilled cheese sandwich and add some tomato ears and chip "hair". I have no idea where this is from, I like to give credit to whoever came up with it, but I just found this pic in my files. If it's yours, please tell me! :)

3) Robot. Cut crusts off sandwich and cut into two rectangles. Add a banana smile, grape eyes, and cheese puff antennae.

4) Puzzlers. Make one sandwich on white bread and one on whole wheat bread. Cut a similar "puzzle" piece out of each sandwich. Swap the pieces and serve. (This one is great for school lunches!)
5) Cell phone Sandwiches. This one's from Denise. She's actually a soapmaker, but came up with these cuties!
6) Tic-Tac-Toe Melts from HomeBasics. To make the “board”, top a slice of lightly toasted bread with a slice of cheese. Then use thin strips of ham to divide the slice into nine squares. Decorate with playing pieces: “O’s” made from black olive rings and “X’s” made from small strips of red bell pepper. Broil until bubbly and serve.

10 comments:

lisa (lost pezhead) said...

i love the puzzle pieces! i'm making the magnolia cupcakes for evan's birthday party tomorrow. i'm glad you wrote a note about the whipping cream...i went out and got some whole milk instead.

Mandy said...

lisa--yum! I'm bummed we don't live a few blocks away anymore....:(. You'll have to let me know how they turn out.

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Jenny said...

These are some of the cutest ideas! I love them all! Sometimes it's just fun to treat the kids to an ultra cool sammy! Thanks for all the great ideas!

Lisa said...

Oh, this is too cute! I am bookmarking your blog because I love your ideas!

Candy said...

So cute! Great ideas!

Candy

Anonymous said...

I want to be one of your kids!

Your blog is great... I'm bookmarking it, also.

Anonymous said...

The rocot sandwich looks just like one posted by this person on Flicker! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookingformonkeys/2621970699/in/set-72157605961817301/

sassy stephanie said...

OMgosh your blog is so much fun! I love these kiddie recipes that are so easy!

Tiffany said...

I really like the puzzle and cell phone sandwiches! My younger kids would love that!