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"This is a strange combination, but trust me, it is very good! The story goes that Elena Ruz, a society young socialite for which the sandwich is named, would stop at this little all-night restaurant, El Carmelo, in Vedado neighborhood in Havana Cuba, after leaving the dance with her group of friends. She asked the waiter if he could fix her this sandwich..."

Ingredients: jam, cream cheese...

"We are not jerks (no matter what people say!)--we're just Fantabulously Friendly Foodie Floozies! We FlooZaarinas threw this together for the Island Jerk Challenge in Zaar World Tour 3! Feel free to use whichever vegetables you'd like and place on a platter or layer on as a sandwich. This easy recipe goes great with meat; keep things simple..."

Ingredients: corn, ground allspice...

"This is a fab recipe I came across whilst looking for someone else! The recipe and text below are reprinted with permission from Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago by Ramin Ganeshram (2006 Hippocrene Books)."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground turmeric...

"This recipe makes a wonderfully tasty pork sandwich, and is a favorite with the men in my family. You can adjust the "heat" to your liking."

Ingredients: rolls, ground thyme...

"This comes from Gooseberry Patch and is a different take on a hot ham sandwich. These sandwiches will come in handy for a backyard luau or just a picnic -- your choice. Either way, they are delicious."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cooked ham...

Ingredients: pepper, tzatziki, olive oil...