Tinfoil Chef

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Ever think something like “This sandwich is good and it’s been a favorite of mine forever but it’s not *quite* what I want right now.” ?

I’ve done it time and again. Most recently it involved the Spinach and Egg Sandwich that we like so much around here. I think it’s a great sandwich, and I could happily have ‘em every morning for weeks on end… In fact, I’ve done so more than once.

Recently though I started looking for ways to “kick it up a notch” to borrow a phrase from Emeril Lagasse. I tried adding various combinations of spices and herbs to it, both before cooking and after. Most of the variations were good but not quite what I was looking for until I finally hit the right thing… Horseradish sauce.

Specifically we had some left over “Horsey Sauce” packets from Arby’s which is basically a horseradish sauce. I added that as a topper to the sandwich and that clicked right away. It was just the thing I’d been looking for.

I’ve had the same thing happen with ketchup, mustard (a bunch of varieties) and all sorts of other things. The thing is that when you get a “close but not quite” feeling from something, don’t be afraid to change it up a bit and see what different touches you can give it. Who knows? you might just discover a new favorite.

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