Sandwich Glossary Q-R

The Sandwich Glossary Q-R gives you words and terms that have to do with this perfect, portable meal. It can be as simple or as complex as you like. You can take it to work for lunch or eat it for breakfast or dinner.

The list below contains words we have found so far that begin with Q or R. You can add to the list as well. We've added a form below and you can add a term and the definition of a word that we haven't listed.

It would be really great if our international visitors could add words that relate as well. Pretty soon we'll have a great resource.

Sandwich Glossary Q-R

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• Qatayef Sandwich (Middle East) – A dessert-style sandwich made from small, stuffed pancakes filled with nuts or cream and folded over like a pocket.  
• Quahog Roll (United States) – A seafood sandwich featuring quahog clams, similar to a lobster roll but made with chopped clams and mayo.

• Quail and Fig Sandwich (France) – A gourmet sandwich featuring slow-cooked quail and fresh or dried figs, often paired with brie or balsamic glaze.  
• Quail Egg Sandwich (France) – A gourmet sandwich featuring small, delicate quail eggs, often served with smoked salmon or microgreens.  
• Quark Cheese Spread (Germany) – A creamy, tangy dairy spread popular in European sandwiches, often paired with fresh herbs or fruit.  
• Quark Sandwich (Germany) – A sandwich made with quark cheese, often combined with herbs and vegetables, served on bread or a roll.  
• Quarter Pounder Sandwich (United States) – A famous fast-food burger featuring a quarter-pound beef patty, typically served with cheese and condiments.

• Quattro Formaggi Panini (Italy) – An Italian grilled cheese sandwich featuring four cheeses—often mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, and fontina.  
• Quebecois Smoked Meat Sandwich (Canada) – A Montreal-style smoked meat sandwich served on rye bread with mustard, similar to pastrami but uniquely seasoned.  
• Quebracho-smoked Steak Sandwich (Argentina) – A sandwich with steak smoked over quebracho wood, popular in Argentina for its rich, smoky flavor.  
• Queen’s Tea Sandwich (United Kingdom) – A delicate finger sandwich served with cucumber, cream cheese, and herbs, often found at afternoon tea.  
• Queijo Coalho Cheese Sandwich (Brazil) – A Brazilian-style sandwich featuring grilled Queijo Coalho cheese, which has a firm texture and slightly salty flavor.  
• Quesadilla-style Sandwich (Mexico) – A grilled sandwich inspired by quesadillas, filled with cheese, beans, meat, and folded like a tortilla.  
• Queso Blanco Grilled Cheese (Mexico/Latin America) – A grilled cheese sandwich using queso blanco, a mild, creamy cheese common in Latin American cuisine.  
• Quiche-filled Croissant Sandwich (France) – A fusion of quiche and sandwich, with flaky croissant halves stuffed with egg, cheese, and veggies.  
• Quiche-stuffed Brioche Bun (France) – A sandwich-style dish where creamy quiche filling is baked inside a hollowed-out brioche bun for a buttery, flaky bite.  
• Quiche Lorraine Breakfast Sandwich (France) – A twist on the French classic, with bacon, cheese, and eggs layered inside a sandwich bun or toasted roll.

• Quick Pickles (Global) – Speedy, homemade pickles often used in sandwiches for added crunch and tangy flavor.  
• Quick Slaw (Global) – A speedy version of coleslaw used as a sandwich topping, adding crunch and tanginess.  
• Quince Jam and Brie Sandwich (France) – A sweet and savory sandwich pairing quince jam with creamy brie on crusty bread.  
• Quince Paste Sandwich (Spain) – A sandwich made with membrillo (quince paste) and cheese, typically served on crusty bread.  
• Quorn Burger (United Kingdom) – A plant-based sandwich featuring a Quorn patty, made from mycoprotein, as a meat alternative.

There you have the Sandwich Glossary Q-R, the Qs. Now on the the Rs!

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• Rachel Sandwich (USA) – A variation of the Reuben sandwich made with turkey instead of corned beef, served on rye bread with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. 
• Raclette Sandwich (Switzerland) – A warm, melty cheese sandwich featuring raclette cheese grilled over vegetables or cured meats on crusty bread.  
• Radish and Butter Sandwich (France) – A simple yet elegant sandwich featuring thinly sliced radishes layered over buttered baguette slices.

• Raisin Bread Sandwich (USA) – A sweet sandwich made with cinnamon raisin bread, often paired with cream cheese, peanut butter, or fruit.   
• Ranch Chicken Wrap (USA) – A wrap-style sandwich featuring grilled chicken, ranch dressing, lettuce, and shredded cheese in a tortilla.  
• Raspberry Jam Sandwich (Various) – A sweet sandwich made with raspberry jam spread over bread or toast, sometimes paired with peanut butter or cream cheese.  
• Ratatouille Sandwich (France) – A sandwich made with ratatouille, a stewed vegetable dish, often served on crusty bread with cheese.  
• Refried Bean Wrap (Mexico) – A burrito-like wrap featuring refried beans, cheese, and salsa wrapped in a tortilla.  
• Reuben Sandwich (USA) – A classic American sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread.
• Rib Sandwich (USA) – A sandwich featuring slow-cooked, barbecued ribs (often boneless), served in a soft roll with barbecue sauce.
• Rice Paper Rolls (Vietnam) – A fresh wrap-style sandwich made with rice paper filled with vegetables, shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli noodles, served with dipping sauce.  
• Ricotta and Honey Sandwich (Italy) – A lightly sweet sandwich featuring creamy ricotta cheese and honey spread over fresh Italian bread.  
• Rillette Sandwich (France) – A rich, savory sandwich made with rillettes, slow-cooked and shredded meat (often pork or duck) spread onto bread.  
• Roast Beef Sandwich (USA) – A sandwich made with slices of roast beef, often served with lettuce, tomato, and condiments on a roll or bread.

• Roasted Red Pepper Panini (Italy) – A pressed sandwich filled with roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and pesto, served warm.  
• Rocket Sandwich (UK) – A sandwich filled with rocket (arugula) leaves, often combined with other ingredients like cheese, ham, or roasted vegetables.  
• Roquefort Cheese Sandwich (France) – A strong, tangy sandwich made with Roquefort blue cheese, often served on French baguette slices.
• Rösti Burger (Switzerland) – A burger-style sandwich featuring crispy Swiss potato rösti instead of a bun, typically filled with meat and cheese.
• Roti John (Singapore/Malaysia) – A sandwich made with a long baguette, filled with minced meat (usually beef or chicken), onions, and eggs, often served with chili sauce.  
• Roti Wrap (Trinidad and Tobago) – A sandwich made with roti (Indian flatbread) filled with curried meats or vegetables, and sometimes chickpeas and potatoes.  
• Russian Dressing (USA) – A tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, ketchup, and spices, commonly used in Reuben and Rachel sandwiches.  
• Rye Bread Sandwich (Various) – A sandwich made with rye bread, often filled with ingredients like pastrami, corned beef, or other deli meats.

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