Eating meat or cheese between layers of bread is practically an innate human behavior. These 12 delicious recipes show you why so many cuisines around the globe have some version of the sandwich....

Marrying two New Orleans classics—the po’ boy and the muffuletta, it&8217;s battered, fried, and piled with a relish of olives, vegetables, and pickled eggplant.

Imagine a sweet cream cheese filling sandwiched between two fluffy cakes. You won’t be able to resist—so don’t even try.

Everyone’s free to be a kid again with one of these wickedly good frozen treats in hand.

Thinly sliced, mushroom caps add a satisfying meatiness to a fluffy omelet filled with Gruyère, fresh tarragon, and shallot.

There is nothing like a freshly made club sandwich. This triple-decker amplifies the classic flavors of hard-boiled eggs, chive mayo, and a jumble of herbs.

Comfort food, Peruvian style. The chile sauce’s brilliant yellow hue comes from a pinch of turmeric, and bottled aji amarillo paste.

There’s no sliced bread here, and you’ll need a knife and fork for this bulgur and grilled-vegetable salad.

Small, individual desserts feel very special. These buttery apple Bettys have the added bonus of being pantry-friendly, too.