Cuisine
Signature Sandwiches
– Why are they
so Popular?
By French Master Chef Hervé Laurent
SIGNATURE SANDWICH BY
FRENCH MASTER CHEF HERVÉ LAURENT
Why Signature Sandwiches Are
So Popular?
They are convenient; you can include
all food groups, and savor the taste
- fast, good, slow food.
Like everything we eat, presentation
makes a difference, and making your
sandwich appealing to the eye is more
appealing to the recipient.
Point of interest: They were originally
named after John Montagu, 4th Earl
of Sandwich (1718-92). It was said
that the Earl ate sandwiches so he
would not have to leave the gambling
tables to eat.
Serves: 4
4 Whole bread
4 slices of bacon
2 golden delicious apples
200g goat’s cheese
1 cucumber
4 tomatoes
2 lime juice
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
few drops Tabasco
1 bunch basil
Signature Sandwich with whole
bread, bacon, gratinated goat
cheese and apples
The Why...
Did you know Europeans eat
sandwiches with a fork and knife?
This sandwich can also be eaten like
salad, tapas or simply bites.
In a hot oven, dry the bacon
between 2 baking sheets,
until brown.
Balance of flavors is the key: Salty bacon,
sour goat cheese, sweet apples (Golden
Delicious), and spicy basil dressing.
Cut the cucumber in strips and
also cubes.
Cut the tomatoes in cubes (both
vegetables without seeds). Season
with salt, lime juice, olive oil,
Tabasco and basil.
Combination of textures is also
important: Crispy bacon, melted
cheese, crunchy apples and cucumber.
Sandwiches take on so many forms.
Often, people th