Deli-style bagels and melts with minimal prep (and minimal dishes)
I am passionate about two ideas when it comes to roadside cooking. You don’t need to sacrifice the convenience and flavours of the city when you’re on the road, and the humble bagel or sandwich is often the best meal to make when travelling.
Armed with some very simple concepts, you can turn a quick run to the local supermarket into a flavourful deli experience. The best roadside recipes are the ones that require very little time to make, and more importantly, less washing up. As such, I really enjoy the recipes that are mainly about assembly and flexibility rather than technique. Sandwiches, and better yet, bagels, are the perfect vehicle to achieve all of these things.
The formula for the perfect road trip bagel
The perfect bagel/sandwich should have these five key things:
