Most Oxford students tend to fly from lecture to lecture with little time to indulge themselves in a proper sit-down meal. Naturally, sandwiches and paninis are the popular choice for lunch among students. The campus abounds with purveyors of gourmet sandwiches, from one-off establishments like The Alternative Tuck Shop and The Missing Bean to big chains like Pret a Manger, Taylor's and Mortons.
I was in a hurry the other day and made this bacon and brie sandwich based on my favorite panini from Mortons. It doesn't require too many ingredients and is an elegant substitute for the classic ham and cheese sandwich. I used onion marmalade for this recipe but if you can't find that in your local supermarket, it's easy enough to caramelize your own onions. The sweetness of the onion will bring out the subtle flavors of the brie.
Cheddar is such a thing of the 90s. If you're going to have one cheese in your fridge, I recommend going for versatile variants like brie, manchego, buffalo mozzarella, triple cream and goat cheese - all of which are not too pungent and will complement a lot dishes (or serve as decadent snacks when you have nothing else to eat).
Enjoy your weekend!
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