It’s beefy. It’s bacony. And it’s cheesy just like you.

beef   copycat  

It’s beefy. It’s bacony. And it’s cheesy just like you.

In the second of my two part Schlotzsky’s series I made a cheesy and slightly spicy variant on their sourdough rolls that’s stuffed with a bunch of meat and melty, smoky cheese. This is my beef bacon smokecheesy.

Jonathan Surratt
June 22nd, 2026

The sandwich that built a chain

sourdough  

The sandwich that built a chain

Here’s my version of The Original sandwich from Schlotzsky’s Deli. We’re talking about a ham, salami, melty cheese and veggie sandwich inside of a homemade sourdough roll and I’m going to give you the tools to make it yourself.

Jonathan Surratt
June 15th, 2026

The most pickletastic pork chop sandwich ever

all-in   pickles  

The most pickletastic pork chop sandwich ever

I hope you like your pickles with a side of pickles and also a pickle marinated, grilled pork chop.

Jonathan Surratt
June 8th, 2026

Pulled chicken with an Alabama twist

chicken   slow cooker  

Pulled chicken with an Alabama twist

Combining an easy slow cooker pulled chicken recipe with a creamy, vinegary, and peppery barbecue sauce into a savory and zesty sandwich experience.

Jonathan Surratt
June 1st, 2026

Let’s taco ’bout breakfast

eggs   tacos  

Let’s taco ’bout breakfast

Four out of five fake nutrition experts say that these Tex-Mex breakfast tacos packed with meat, egg, cheese, and tomatillo salsa wrapped in homemade flour tortillas are part of a well balanced breakfast.

Jonathan Surratt
May 18th, 2026

One-pan chicken sandwich part deux

biscuits   one pan  

One-pan chicken sandwich part deux

This is the second coming of a pretty good idea with some different flavors tossed in to create a great buffalo chicken sandwich in a blue cheese buttermilk biscuit.

Jonathan Surratt
May 11th, 2026

Carnitas de bagelero

pork  

Carnitas de bagelero

Today we talk about the bagel maker’s pork carnitas, or more specifically, the restaurant that buys the bagel maker’s bagels and then turns them into a slightly spicy, and creamy pork sandwich.

Jonathan Surratt
April 27th, 2026

A simple burger for Chester

burgers   regional  

A simple burger for Chester

Is Chester’s burger too uncomplicated? Can we make it less straightforward by introducing it to a bar in Wisconsin?

Jonathan Surratt
April 20th, 2026

Are you a member of the California club?

bacon   turkey  

Are you a member of the California club?

Or do you just love avocados? Some club sandwiches are just club sandwiches—others are California clubs.

Jonathan Surratt
April 13th, 2026

Spooning soup into flaky pastry

handhelds   wacky  

Spooning soup into flaky pastry

Pop-Tarts are pushing the envelope with a new flavor, but we can do better. How’s about we pair a buttery and flakey, addictive crust with just a touch of warm soup?

Jonathan Surratt
April 6th, 2026