Category Archives: Open Faced Sandwiches

Open faced sandwiches are a Scandinavian tradition that has evolved into an artform. Enjoy colorful and tasty creations, and get wild with your ingredients.

Bell Pepper, Breads, Cod roe, Dressings, Dukkah, Fish, Food, Fruits, Lime, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Onion, Open Faced Sandwiches, Rustic white bread, Sandwiches, Smears, Spices, Sun dried tomatoes, Toppings, Vegetables

Cod Roe Sandwich with Mayonnaise, Lime, Red Bell Pepper, Sun Dried Tomato, Vodka Tomato Mustard, Onion and Dukkah

October 1, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

Well, we bought one can of cod roe on our last visit to Denmark. That means you, dear reader, have to read about 3 different cod roe sandwich recipes as we munch our way through it. Luckily, it tastes pretty good. This second installment is cod roe with mayonnaise, sun dried tomatoes red bell peppers, and absolutely drenched in lime. Add a bit of onion for the unavoidable ‘crunch’ of course. Very nice. If you can find cod roe at a fishmonger, get it fresh instead of in a can. Cod roe by the way is a very common sandwich in Denmark, and probably comparable to the ‘spam’ phenomenon in the US. I imagine Americans may find a cod roe sandwich a bit weird, much as I as a Dane find anything with spam a bit weird. Let us know in your comments what you think.

Cod Roe Sandwich with Mayonnaise, Lime, Red Bell Pepper, Sun Dried Tomato, Vodka Tomato Mustard, Onion and Dukkah

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Bagel, Breads, Curry, Fish, Food, Lime, Mashed Potato, Open Faced Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Shrimp, Smears, Spices, Sprouts, Sweet tomato relish, Toppings

Bagel Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes, Mayonnaise and Chili-Lime Shrimp

September 28, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

These shrimp are very versatile on sandwiches. They are chili-lime shrimp from Costco, pre-cooked, and they are very moist and succulent. To really try and savor their taste, we created this sandwich which combines them with mashed potatoes, lime, and a toasted bagel. The bagel gives the inevitable ‘crunch’, while the shrimps can triumph over the subtle taste from the mashed potatoes. A few sprouts just makes it look good. Of course, Anders can’t leave well enough alone, and sprinkled the whole thing with sweet curry. So much for subtlety.

Mashed potato bagel sandwich with chili-lemon shrimp — Mashed Potato Bagel Sandwich with Chili-Lime Shrimp

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Bagel, Breads, Cucumber, Curry, Fish, Food, Green Onion, Open Faced Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Spices, Tomato, Tuna Salad, Vegetables

Tuna Salad Sandwich on Toasted Bagel with Cucumber, Tomato, Green Onion and Sprinkled with Sweet Curry

September 28, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

Our tuna salad sandwich saga continues with this fresh summer construction. A toasted bagel (one of those with everything on it), combined with fresh crunchy cucumber slices, tasty grape tomatoes, and green onions, sprinkled with a tsp of sweet curry. When you eat this, the smell of the curry adds to the experience before you even take a bite.

As you can see on the pictures, two sprouts from another sandwich somehow found themselves on this one. When we noticed, the pictures were taken, and the sandwich eaten, so please disregard the misplaced sprouts. They are harmless.

Tuna Salad Toasted Bagel Sandwich with Cucumber, Tomato, Green Onion and Sprinkled with Sweet Curry

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Blueberries, Breads, Ciabatta Roll, Ducks Fat, Food, Ingredients, Meatball, Meats, Open Faced Sandwiches, Roasted garlic, Salt, Sandwiches, Smears

Danish Meatball Sandwich with Blueberries

September 26, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

It was Tuesday, and I want to write it was raining cats and dogs, but I live in San Diego so the weather was really very nice, just like the last 6 months or so. In any case, I got a crazy craving for Danish meatballs, and on my way home from work I had to stop to get some ground beef and pork. Danish Meatballs are called “Frikadeller” (singular form is frikadelle), and they can be made from many types and blends of meats, but this is a classic.

The sandwich itself is a ciabatta roll with ducks fat and roasted garlic smear. Two meatballs are heated and cut in half, and topped with stone ground mustard. A bit of sea-salt is sprinkled on, and it’s decorated with blueberries and a pickle. Fantastic sandwich. The blueberries jumped out of my pantry at me, and I thought I would give it a go.

Danish Meatball (Frikadelle) Sandwich on Ciabatta Roll with roasted garlic, mustard and blueberries

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Breads, Butter, Dark Rye Bread, Fennel, Food, Ham, Herbs, Liver pâté, Meats, Onion, Open Faced Sandwiches, Pepper, Sandwiches, Smears, Spices, Sweet dill pickles, Toppings, Vegetables

Ham and Liver Pate Sandwich with Roasted Garlic and Dill Pickles

September 25, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

I consider this a variation on the veterinarians midnight snack, a classic Danish sandwich (In Danish: ‘Dyrlægens natmad‘. Try saying that one!). The bones of Anders’ Viking ancestors will rattle in their graves to protest me saying this, but in this variant, the inclusion of the roasted garlic and the removal of the aspic is a HUGE improvement. Together, those simple actions make this sandwhich palatable for me, a non-Dane. Anders thinks this presentation is a bit more playful, looking a bit like a rib cage or something medieval. I suppose, it’s his attempt at appeasing the spirits 🙂 It consists of liver pate on home-baked rye bread with butter, with a rolled up slice of ham. This is topped with half-moon slices of onion rings, roasted garlic and a couple of dill pickles. Fennel seeds and ground black pepper spices it up a bit.

Liver Pate sandwich with ham, onions, roasted garlic, sweet pickles, and pepper

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Breads, Ciabatta Roll, Dressings, Dukkah, Flax, Food, Fried onions, Ham, Ingredients, Mashed Potato, Mayonnaise, Meats, Open Faced Sandwiches, Potato, Sandwiches, Spices, Sweet dill pickles, Toppings

Mashed Potato Sandwich on Ciabatta with Ham, Fried Onions, Pickles, Flax Seeds and Dukkah

September 24, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

For some, if not most, the concept of having a mashed potato sandwich may seem disturbing. However, if you find yourself wondering whether you are loosing your mind, you probably have never tasted one. They are delicious! So overcome your inhibitions, and make a mashed potato sandwich next time you have a little leftover. For this one I felt like adding flax seeds and ham. Since I want the ‘crunch’, I toasted half a ciabatta roll, and added fried onions on top for good measure. For a little hint of sourness, sweet dill pickles always does the trick, and a sprinkled of my newfound love, Dukkah, seals the deal.

Mashed potato sandwich with dukkah, mayonnaise, flak seeds, ham and fried onions

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Breads, Capers, Cod roe, Dressings, Fish, Food, Fried onions, Fruits, Ingredients, Lime, Open Faced Sandwiches, Pepper, Remoulade, Roasted garlic, Rustic white bread, Sandwiches, Smears, Spices, Toppings

Cod Roe Sandwich with Remoulade, Capers, Fried Onions, Roasted Garlic and Ground Green Pepper

September 24, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

While this particular sandwich was made with cod roe from a can, we recommend you convince your local fishmonger to get you some fresh roe (especially if you can get it smoked). However this was all we had to work with. The sandwich is simple, yet classically Danish. A toasted piece of bread is smeared with roasted garlic. Add cod roe and squeeze lime on top. Top with remoulade, capers, fried onions and ground green pepper. Very good, and an upgrade from the sandwiches schoolchildren get to take to school in their backpacks. A reminder of my childhood school lunches.. but much improved.

Cod Roe on Rustic Bread Sandwich with Remoulade, Capers, Fried Onions, Roasted Garlic and Ground Green Pepper

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Breads, Cheeses, Chili sauce, Dressings, Fennel, Food, Ham, Ingredients, Open Faced Sandwiches, Rustic white bread, Salami, Sandwiches, Stored danish smelly cheese

Spicy Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich with Fennel Seeds and Salami

September 22, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

When you need to awake from the schlump that is Thursday night after work, a spicy kick to your system can be just what you need. This sandwich does just that. With a strong danish cumin cheese, sweet (but hot) chili sauce, and a strong organic and local salami from Poway Farmer’s market, this one will wake you up. Just for kicks, I added one tsp of fennel seeds on the bread and cheese while in the toaster oven. It added a very nice flavor that went really well with the cheese and ham.

Spicy Toasted Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Sweet Chili Sauce, Salami and Fennel Seeds

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Avocado, Breads, Cilantro, Cucumber, Fish, Food, Green Onion, Herbs, Lime, Mayonnaise, Open Faced Sandwiches, Rustic white bread, Sandwiches, Shrimp, Sourdough, Vegetables

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Sandwich with Avocado, Cucumber and Bell Pepper

September 20, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

Know your limits… and defy them

Sometimes enough is plenty.. and then there are those days when even plenty is not quite enough. Anders has a tendency towards sandwich superfluity and I often have to protest when I see the layers that one small slice of bread is expected to support. I mean, even after visiting sandwich shops in Denmark and witnessing the architectural marvel that is the smorrebrod, I still think there is a limit. I almost want to offer defense for the poor bread. This was one of those days when I let him win and… we were both happier for it.

Cucumber and avocado toasted cilantro lemon shrimp sandwich

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BBQ, Breads, Butter, Chili sauce, Ciabatta Roll, Dressings, Food, Garlic, Ingredients, Meats, Olive Oil, Open Faced Sandwiches, Roasted garlic, Sandwiches, Smears, Spareribs, Toppings, Vegetables

Spicy Spare Rib Sandwich with Mushrooms and Roasted Garlic

September 18, 2009 Andy Leave a comment

I have to admit I was looking forward to this beauty before we even started making the smoked spareribs. In fact, while we passed the Costco food isle, I saw this great spare ribs sale and I couldn’t help thinking of what a fantastic sandwich I could make with the leftovers. So, a couple of days later, after feasting on the ribs I finally got around to making this. I wanted to really bring out the flavor of the pork, while adding some classic ‘steak’ flavors on top. So, sautéed mushrooms and sweet chili sauce plus of course a few onion rings for the crunch factor.

Smoked pork spareribs sandwich with sauteed mushrooms and onions — Smoked Pork Spare Ribs Sandwich with Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

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