Anonymous
01/20/2026 08:48
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Such great ideas. Thank you all so much !
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Anonymous
01/20/2026 04:31
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Organic chicken roasted at home.
Anonymous
01/19/2026 21:31
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
I’m vegetarian though my kids are not. I’ll make cheese, mayo, lettuce sandwiches with cucumber or onion (I worry about breath at schools) or tomato sandwiches. (They don’t like tomato).
Otherwise PB&J. One doesn’t like jelly, so it’s just PB.
Otherwise PB&J. One doesn’t like jelly, so it’s just PB.
Anonymous
01/19/2026 21:20
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Mix fresh cut avocado, chopped sweet bell peppers, shredded chess, with eggs and fried to make patties for sandwich filling.
Anonymous
01/19/2026 20:52
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Also fun to experiment with breads:
Croissant works well with many toppings already listed and doesn’t get as soggy
raisin bread with cream cheese
olive bread with hummus
Croissant works well with many toppings already listed and doesn’t get as soggy
raisin bread with cream cheese
olive bread with hummus
Anonymous
01/19/2026 19:58
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I've had fabulous cucumber sandwiches with afternoon tea. How about slipping some smoked salmon in there?
A simple caprese sandwich with basil leaves, mozarella and slices of tomato on cheesy olive bread?
No smoked salmon.
It is delicious, but stinky. Too stinky for a teen to bring to school.
+1
Folks out here recommending smelly fish and stuff with lots of garlic like pesto. Not for a high schooler who is eating this at school...
Anonymous
01/19/2026 18:28
Subject: Re:Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Anonymous wrote:You can marinate (yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, tandoori masala, salt) boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a couple hours in the fridge, and then cook it. Slice it thin, layer it with lettuce leaves and coriander-mint chutney (bottled). Done.
You can also make chilli, cook till you reduce most of the liquid, add cooked corn, shaved carrots, salad greens, cheese, lettuce etc and make a sandwich in a sandwich maker like below.
With a sandwich maker - you can put in any protein (like egg salad) between two slices of bread and make a beautifully sealed and toasted sandwich.
At school?
Anonymous
01/19/2026 16:28
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Bagel
cream cheese
sliced carrots
sliced cucumber
arugula
hot sauce
(Sometimes bacon, sometimes red-onion)
cream cheese
sliced carrots
sliced cucumber
arugula
hot sauce
(Sometimes bacon, sometimes red-onion)
Anonymous
01/19/2026 08:47
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Take a look at this thread, tons of sandwich ideas:
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1309341.page
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1309341.page
Anonymous
01/19/2026 08:45
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Cook a ham and slice it thin and make any ham sandwich.
Cook a beef roast and slice it thin to make a roast beef sandwich
How do you cook a ham from scratch ? I’d appreciate any recipes anyone has tried.
TIA
Ham is cured pork. If they cure it using natural ingredients they can write "uncured" or "no added nitrites" but it's still cured with ingredients that convert to nitrites in the meat.
I make my own chicken, turkey, and tofu lunch meat. But when someone wants ham or bacon sandwiches, I buy the "uncured" (but actually cured) versions at the store, and just limit it so it's not that often.
You could also try making lunch meat from a pork loin. Here is a recipe for that:
https://www.yeprecipes.com/img-homemade-deli-style-pork-cold-cuts-2164.htm
I haven't tried it, but it looks promising. Maybe I will!
The only place I’ve found something that resembles fresh, uncooked ham is in the UK. I wish I could find it here because it is so good. You just boil it over low heat for a few hours. So good
Anonymous
01/19/2026 07:49
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Cook a ham and slice it thin and make any ham sandwich.
Cook a beef roast and slice it thin to make a roast beef sandwich
How do you cook a ham from scratch ? I’d appreciate any recipes anyone has tried.
TIA
Ham is cured pork. If they cure it using natural ingredients they can write "uncured" or "no added nitrites" but it's still cured with ingredients that convert to nitrites in the meat.
I make my own chicken, turkey, and tofu lunch meat. But when someone wants ham or bacon sandwiches, I buy the "uncured" (but actually cured) versions at the store, and just limit it so it's not that often.
You could also try making lunch meat from a pork loin. Here is a recipe for that:
https://www.yeprecipes.com/img-homemade-deli-style-pork-cold-cuts-2164.htm
I haven't tried it, but it looks promising. Maybe I will!
Anonymous
01/19/2026 07:45
Subject: Re:Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Get your deli meat at Whole Foods.
Anonymous
01/19/2026 07:26
Subject: Sandwich ideas for teen that don’t include deli meats
Just cook the meats at home and slice them. They won’t be deli slices, but you’ll have sliced chicken, ham, beef.
It’s also cheaper and healthier.
It’s also cheaper and healthier.