open sandwich
Bread without lid
An open sandwich is a slice of bread with toppings but no second slice on top—eaten with knife and fork rather than picked up.
The Scandinavian smørrebrød is the classic example, typically featuring fish, meat, or cheese arranged decoratively.
Also called an open-faced sandwich.
Danish open sandwich
Cured, preserved fish fillet
- gravlaxRaw salmon, salt-cured
- herringSmall silvery Atlantic fish
- hamCured pig thigh
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
roast beef · salami · prosciutto · cheese · egg · tuna · avocado · cucumber
Hardy cereal crop
- pumpernickelDense German rye bread
- sourdoughWild-yeast bread starter
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- ciabattaFlat, airy Italian bread
toast · wholegrain · crusty · dense · dark bread · flatbread · crispbread · sliced
Midday meal
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
tapas · smorgasbord · finger food · snack · light meal · reception · ploughman's · mezze
Solid fat from cream
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
- hummusMashed chickpea spread
aioli · remoulade · pâté · tapenade · guacamole · horseradish · chutney · compound butter
smørrebrød
Danish open sandwich
remoulade · pickled · dill · Danish · Nordic · aquavit · prawns · egg
smoked salmon
Cured, preserved fish fillet
turkey · roast beef · salami · prosciutto · cheese · egg · tuna · avocado · cucumber · tomato
rye
Hardy cereal crop
- pumpernickelDense German rye bread
- sourdoughWild-yeast bread starter
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
ciabatta · toast · wholegrain · crusty · dense · dark bread · flatbread · crispbread · sliced · hearty
lunch
Midday meal
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
- buffetSelf-service meal display
canapé · tapas · smorgasbord · finger food · snack · light meal · reception · ploughman's · mezze
butter
Solid fat from cream
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
hummus · aioli · remoulade · pâté · tapenade · guacamole · horseradish · chutney · compound butter
layered
Having multiple levels
colorful · arranged · decorative · aesthetic · rustic · elegant · photogenic · composed · visible
- Nordic foodsmorgasbord, lefse, gravlax, kringle, cardamom buns
- Toastavocado toast, cinnamon toast, cheese toast, honey toast, dry toast
- Scandinavian culturehygge, midsummer, sauna, smorgasbord, Lucia
open sandwichclub sandwich
Triple-layered toasted lunch
submarine sandwich · hoagie · sub · panini · grilled cheese
open sandwichwrap
Enclose by winding around
burrito · calzone · pita pocket · hot pocket · empanada
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