15 Tasty Sandwiches

The holidays are winding down, and if you are anything like me, you might want a break from cooking. I have been thinking sandwiches would be a great dinner to offer my family as we lounge around, trying to recover from so much merry making!




Here are 15 fantastic sandwich options to consider making the next time you crave something simple yet filling that hits the spot like only a sandwich can!







Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken by Centsless Meals

These CrockPot Root Beer Chicken Sandwiches are super easy to make and super tasty!! It’s quite

an easy recipe to make, I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry already!!! This would be a great

dish to bring to that SuperBowl party! Be sure to pin this recipe so you don’t lose it!




Chicken Parm Sliders by The Cozy Cook

These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are made with fresh chicken and delicious homemade breading. They’re topped with marinara sauce, crunchy mozzarella sticks, and are baked in the oven for a fun game day appetizer to feed a crowd!

Avocado Lamb and Jam Sandwich by Greedy Gourmet

With this leftover lamb sandwich recipe, you’ll feel like you’re having a cosy Sunday meal any day of the week you want.




Hot Pastrami Sandwich by Smarty Pants Kitchen

There's no magic to making the best hot pastrami sandwich, just technique in preparing the sauerkraut.




French Dips with Picante Provolone by Not Entirely Average

These easy French Dip Sandwiches with Picante Provolone are perfect for weeknight dinners or a game day gathering. Fresh buttery rolls are over-stuffed with meltingly tender sliced roast beef, topped with richly caramelized sautéed onions and garlic, and bitey slices of provolone cheese. The quick and uniquely CREAMY au jus is the perfect gravy for dunking.




Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders by Little Dairy on the Prairie

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich, sometimes called hot ham and cheese sliders, are a whole new level of gooey, cheesy goodness in a super easy to make oven baked sandwich recipe!




Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches by Healthy Life Trainer

This Philly cheesesteak sandwich is loaded with tender bites of steak, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese. It is a good choice if you want to make something different for lunch or dinner. Also, it is suitable for taking on picnics.




Turkey Waffle BLTS by We Are Not Martha

Stop eating boring sandwiches! You can make lunchtime more exciting with these Turkey BLT Waffle Sandwiches… They’re perfect for kids’ school lunches, but adults will love them, too!










Shrimp Po Boys by Call Me PMC

Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich Recipe is easy, tasty, and a lighter version of the New Orleans popular sandwich recipe. It’s full of bold flavor and spice!









Puerto Rican Tripleta Sandwich by In the Kitch

Piled high with meat, cheese, and fresh vegetables, the tripleta sandwich is a Puerto Rican standard that puts a new twist on the classic Cuban sandwich. The tripleta combines cold lunch meat with cooked pork and chicken to make a hot, filling sandwich that’s practically spilling over with ingredients.










Fish Stick Sandwiches by Recipes for Men

This recipe for a fish stick sandwich is really a great way to eat fish sticks, as a snack or a main meal, and will leave you very satisfied. It can be made in less than 15 minutes and you can vary the fillings and sauces to suit your preference.




Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich by House of Nash Eats

Grab your knife and fork for this supremely satisfying, over-the-top Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich! It is served open-faced with thick slices of roasted turkey, crispy bacon, and fresh tomatoes on top of a thick piece of toasted bread, all smothered in a rich, cheesy mornay sauce.




Broiled Tomato Sandwiches by Spend with Pennies

A broiled tomato sandwich has all of the tasty goodness of ripe, juicy, tomatoes topped with broiled melty cheese! This is the perfect snack or meal any time of day and makes a great side for soup and more.




Brooklyn Avenue Pastrami Sandwich by Boulder Locavore

Calling all Mad Men fans and sandwich lovers, you won’t want to miss this Brooklyn Avenue Sandwich! Pastrami on rye bread with coleslaw on the sandwich and Russian Dressing. Lunchtime really doesn’t get much better than this.




Grilled Smothered Reuben by Pint Sized Treasures

Melty cheese smothering a grilled Reuben is one of the best ways to break for lunch midday!






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Vitamins and Minerals That Your Dog Needs

 Keeping your dog healthy long-term means that you need to pay keen attention to what your dog is eating. Not all dog food is the same; some cheaper brands have more filler in the food than healthy ingredients. That is not to say that more expensive dog foods are filled only with great ingredients. 

One of the best ways that you can make sure that your dog is getting all of the right ingredients packed with vitamins and minerals is to make some of the dog food yourself.

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But what do dogs really need when it comes to vitamins and minerals?

Dog Nutrient Profile As They Grow

When your dog is a pup, it will need nutrients that are designed to support the rapid rate at which its body and brain are developing. 

Puppy food will usually be softer and easier to digest and still packed with everything they need. You'll need to keep an eye on the gums, too - because as their teeth come through, only eating dry food could be painful. 

After some discussion with your vet, you might decide to add some extra supplements into their diet - and this can help with a glossy coat, bright eyes, and happy digestive tracts. 

There are two different nutrient profiles that you should be aware of when it comes to your dog - one is the growth and reproduction phase of life, and the other is maintenance. 

Puppies, lactating dogs, and pregnant females need a different nutrient count and a much higher vitamin and mineral requirement. Their bodies are working much harder in these stages than at any other time in their life. 

The maintenance stage is when they are out of the puppy stage and not pregnant or lactating (or just a male dog). The aim here is to make sure that the food they eat supports their general needs across the board. 

What Vitamins And Minerals Does My Dog Need?

Just like humans, dogs need to have a set amount of vitamins and minerals every day to keep healthy. Not only that but dogs need, and don’t make omega-3 fatty acids (and some other fatty acids), read up on the benefits on this link. 

Each one plays an essential part, and that is why it is important to check the dog food that you are feeding them - and make additions like supplements where needed. 

Minerals

Did you know that a dog needs chloride? Or what about copper? Minerals aren't something that we often think about - but they are essential. Here is what they need and why. 

Copper

Copper is essential for bones, connective tissues, and forming college, which gives your dog a beautiful coat. Copper aims with the development of red blood cells and pigmentation of the skin and coat. 

Zinc

Zinc aids growth reproduction improves the immune system protein digestion, supports healthy skin, regulates thyroid function, and helps heal wounds too. Poke, lam, liver, brewer's yeast, and eggs have plenty of zinc in them. 

Iron

Iron is essential for transporting oxygen through the body, as well as helping to support the immune system. Iron can be found in legumes, fish, red meat, and eggs. 

Magnesium 

Magnesium is one of the main components of enzymes and bones and has a significant impact on neurotransmission. 

Calcium & Phosphorus

Phosphorus and calcium work together and are essential for teeth and bones. These both help with the following: 

• Contraction muscles

• Blood coagulation

• Hormone secretion 

• Nerve impulse transmission

• Dilation and constriction of blood vessels 

Calcium helps to keep blood flow constant and your dog's heart rate stable too. If your dog doesn't get enough calcium, it will be leached from the bones, so calcium is a must. 

Chloride, Potassium & Sodium 

There are three electrolytes that are considered primary to dogs. Socium, chloride, and potassium. These electrolytes keep the fluid balances correct within your dog. 

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Vitamins 

Alongside all of those minerals, there are plenty of vitamins that your dog needs to stay healthy. Making sure that your dog's diet has enough of all of these things is essential because, without them, deficiencies can cause health problems. 

Here are the more essential vitamins: 

• Vitamin A

• B Vitamins (the B family)

• Vitamin C & D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

• Choline

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a must for immune system function, body cell growth, and healthy eyesight. You can find this vitamin in carrots. 

B Vitamins 

The whole B family plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of your dog's health. B9 is folic acid, B6 is pyridoxine, B12 is riboflavin, and B1 is Thiamine. 

All of these serve different purposes in the body. Some help with metabolism and others help with hormonal regulation. Since the whole B family of vitamins plays a role, it is a good idea to get familiar with them - and see where your dog's source is coming from. 

Vitamin C

Dogs can produce Vitamin C themselves, but the amount they produce isn't enough to support the body's needs. Vitamin C helps with cognitive aging and reduces inflammation in the body. 

Vitamin D

When you get out often with your dog, they will be making plenty of vitamin D already. We associate vitamin D with sunshine - but getting outside regularly is usually a great start. Most often, a vitamin D supplement is the best thing to do for your dog. 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the building block of a beautiful coat and bright eyes. It offers support to cell functions and metabolism. Deficiency in vit E can be a contributing factor to reproductive problems and muscle degeneration. 

Vitamin K 

Vitamin K helps with blood clotting and is something that many people associate with a newborn human baby shot. Dogs need it too! One of the reasons that it is essential to make sure your dog is kept away from poisonous substances is because it reduces the body's ability to use vitamin K, and that can cause a dog to bleed out. 

Choline 

A must for dogs because it supports liver and brain function and is used to help to treat epilepsy in dogs. 

So as you can see, there are plenty of things that your dogs need to live a healthy and long life! Make sure that you are offering them a balanced and nutritious diet - and some fun toys: Crafting Reality with Sara: Gifts for Pets!