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Sunday, August 7, 2011

French Fry Sandwich ...aka Teenager Sandwich

No, not a sandwich made of teenagers, rather a sandwich made by teenagers for teenagers. Last weekend, I heard my teen rooting around in the kitchen.  Refrigerator doors opening and closing.  Drawers sliding in and out.  Wrappings that crinkle as they are moved to the side...jars that clink as they bump against one another...and thoughts churning with a burst of inspiration.  He yelled out of the kitchen and asked me if he could make something for himself that involved the oven.  With eyebrows raised and and a smile playing on my lips...I said "sure, go ahead".  It makes me happy to spend time with my kids in the kitchen.  It makes me ecstatic to know that they have the confidence and knowledge to be in the kitchen on their own.

About a half an hour later, with a satisfied (and hungry) look on his face, Lyrical Teen showed me his lunch.  He said he was inspired by something he'd seen on Food Network and also in my copy of The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches.  His version of a French Fry Sandwich.  I've got myself a full-fledged sous chef☺.
French Fry Sandwich
makes 1

2 slices Pan de Mie
butter, at room temp.
1 handful shaved ham
double-handful cooked french fries, hot
salt & pepper
ketchup

Toast the bread to your liking, then butter one side of each.  Lay one slice, buttered side up and top it with your shaved ham.  Pile as many hot french fries as you can on top of the ham.  Season with salt and pepper, as you see fit.  Drizzle with as much ketchup as you'd like.  Top with second slice of bread, butter side down.  Serve w/ any extra fries on the side.  Enjoy!
Oh, and I thought you might like to see how Power Rangers wind down after a long afternoon of kickin' butt.
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  1. Of all things to create! lol.. Love the last photo!. Now, did you pose his paws around that pr?

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  2. ha ha ha...cross my heart, I did not =)

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  3. I LOVE your pussy cat, what a GREAT shot!
    Yes, I know this recipe, we have this in the UK, where we call it a Chip Butty!
    Great post ~ made me smile!
    Karen @ Lavender and Lovage

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  4. LOL! Some days i WISH I was still in college--just for the metabolism to eat stuff like this! =)
    ~Carolyn

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  5. Love this post and brings back memories; we have 4 and they all enjoy cooking and creating; one of them is a Chef. You must be a grat inspiration; love that Bread; gotta find me a one of those pans.
    Rita

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  6. @Rita...that's wonderful (and thank you). I know, I bought my pan first...but finally got the lid to go with it- and I just love it. =)

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  7. My husband is from Ireland where they call this a "chip butty." Apparently, it's a common lunchtime treat for all ages. I'd never heard of a fry sandwich until I met him. Loved reading your post!

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  8. Sounds like he saw a Primanti Brothers sandwich, they are inspirational!

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  9. Very cute..a budding chef in the making...

    This seems to be the latest craze (in restaurants!) French Fries on burgers and sandwiches..hhhmmm...LOL...

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  10. Ahh I remember eating these in my younger days (sometimes with a fried egg on top?) Your right about the noises that appear when they start rummaging! It's kinda like they are trying to rob you and they have 5 minutes to accomplish their mission..
    Thanks and happy Sunday!

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  11. I've never seen a french fry sandwich like this, but I live in New Orleans where french fry po-boys are quite popular... and always smothered in gravy. I've never had one, but now that I see (from your post and other comments) that french fry sandwiches are a common thing, I may have to try one!

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  12. Hahaha! I love this post! Oh, how I miss the days of having a houseful of teenagers rooting around the fridge and cupboards looking for inspirational snacks and lunches!

    Sweet picture of kitty, too!

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  13. Que sandwich más delicioso.

    Saludos

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  14. THe kitty shot is just darling.

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  15. That's a sandwich for a teen, all right! Kitty is a doll :)

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  16. How embarrassing for a tough Power Ranger to be caught curled up with such a sweet, fuzzy thing!

    When I was a teenager, my mom said she could only recognize me by my backside b/c it was always sticking out of the fridge. This sandwich reminds me of all the crazy things I threw together in fits of teenage hunger (nachos made with potato chips and leftover bbq, anyone?).

    Nice job on the sandwich!

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  17. I am not embarrassed to admit I think it looks delicious!

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  18. that does really look delicious. oh to be young enough to eat that with little care of calorie count! hopefully, i will grow old enough know the calorie count and just not care! how fun to have an adventurous kid in your kitchen :)

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  19. Awww...cute kitty. :)My youngest puts french fries on his burgers- He'd love this! :)

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  20. Your post made me miss the days when my kids were teenagers and had the most outrageous tastes in food. I had to laugh when I first saw the picture at the top.

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  21. Love it! This looks like a teenage boy's idea of heaven. And I hope I get a taste too. :)

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  22. hahaha I love this!! YUMMY!

    Our them this week for Sharing Sundays is SANDWICHES!! We would love for you to come by and link this recipe up and any other sandwich recipes you have including any sweet/dessert sandwiches too!!

    http://everydaysisters.blogspot.com

    Ellen

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  23. Just ashamed I didn't think of it myself.

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  24. Talk about indulgent and drool-inducing--Yum! Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays.

    Love the kitty photo--Max lays like that with his stuffed frog once in a while but i never seem to get a picture of it. ;-)

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  25. Cheers to your sons french fry sandwich, I would never have thought of that !!!

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  26. Mmm amazing! This is definitely something I'd eat when I was a teenager--or even a college or POST college student!

    Just poppin by to let you know I gave you a silly little award thing--one of those "accept this award and pass it on!" kind of deals. Check out my blog to pick it up!

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  27. your sous chef has done a fine job of piling up a sandwich - nice

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  28. Ahhh there is an amazing place in Brussels that does this. Absolutely fantastic!

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  29. Girlichef – What a great story. I am so happy you have inspired your teenager to get in the kitchen and experiment. Good job!!

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  30. Aw, you must be so proud! I can't wait for my girls to get in the kitchen by themselves and create masterpieces like this. Great sandwich!

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  31. A sous chef and the most adorable kitty; you are so lucky, woman.

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  32. Fantastic blog post. I've included it in The BBQ Grail's 10 Posts Worth A Look for this week. http://wp.me/pwBnV-1Z2

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  33. Yep, my son would love this too!
    Love the kitty photo, too cute!

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  34. Love the pics not only of the sandwich but also of your cat. Great!

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  35. Teenager or otherwise (I am otherwise) I think everyone should enjoy a sandwich like this once in a while!

    Also, that picture of your cat is TOO cute.

    -Kayla

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  36. I have never seen a French Fry sandwich, but they do have french fry pizza in Italy. They call it the American pizza.

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