 5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. Peanut butter and jelly: It's the salty-sweet combination immortalized in lunchbox lore that we always come back to. And chances are, if you were a peanut butter-loving kid, you're now a peanut butter-loving adult. Case in point, meet Lee Zalben. Zalben - appropriately nicknamed “The Peanut Butter Guy" - is the founder and president of Peanut Butter & Co. While Zalben agrees nothing can replace the traditional PB&J sandwich, he's certainly not opposed to creating delicious riffs on the childhood classic. These recipes are downright nutty by nature. Five New Twists on PB&J: Lee Zalben In the meantime, use a small saucepan and a low flame to gently heat some grape juice concentrate or grape jelly until it reaches a syrup-like consistency. Serve the French toast with the grape syrup for a nutty twist on a classic brunch dish." 2. The PB&J Turkey Burger Theorem "It may sound weird, but don’t knock it before you try it! Burger joints all over the country have been schmearing peanut butter on burgers to great acclaim over the last few years. This takes it one step further by adding jelly to the mix, so why not invoke a little Thanksgiving spirit? You could prepare this by adding peanut butter to your burger meat, but for maximum PB&J enjoyment, start with a grilled turkey burger, a dollop of peanut butter and a thick slice of cranberry jelly, all sandwiched between an oversized Parker House roll. You could also prepare this using softer 'whole berry' cranberry sauce and spoon that on top of the peanut butter, but that wouldn’t be quite so much fun." 3. PB&J Vinaigrette (Roasted Aromatic Peanut Oil, Raspberry Vinegar) Roasted aromatic peanut oil has a rich, dark, nutty flavor that, when combined with some raspberry vinegar, a dash of salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper, will add a very light, very grown-up and very nuanced PB&J flavor to some salad greens. Use about 3/4 cup oil for every 1/4 cup of vinegar and season to taste. Some chopped shallots are nice in this dressing too." 4. PB&J Glazed Ham (Peanut Butter, Apricot Jam) 5. PB&J Hot Wings (Peanut Butter, Apple Jelly, Chili Flakes) Gently heat the contents of a 10 oz jar of apple jelly with 1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter until combined. Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, one tablespoon of red pepper flakes, one teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and one half teaspoon of smoked, hot paprika. Line a shallow baking dish with foil and add 1 dozen raw chicken wings. Pour the PB&J sauce over the wings and toss to coat. Cover with foil and cook at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste the wings with the sauce in the pan. Finish cooking uncovered until browned, about 10 more minutes (watch closely to make sure they don't burn). Complete the dish by garnishing with celery sticks stuffed with cream cheese and topped with peanuts and raisins!" How do you push the boundaries of one of the most classic sandwiches of all time - the PB&J? Spread your secrets in the comments. Is there someone you'd like to see in the hot seat? Let us know in the comments below and if we agree, we'll do our best to chase 'em down. |
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I love natural PB on whole wheat toast with grilled banana and strawberry preserves. Stick a few pieces of turkey bacon in there, and you've really got something special.
I am a total peanut butteraholic(my daughter once told me I have a peanut butter monkey on my back), but I'm not especially adventurous when it comes to sandwiches. I stick to the standard pb&j and nothing else. For me it's fine on its own and needs no further embellishments. One thing I do like to do is dip a Hershey bar mini into a jar of peanut butter.
I like mine with a baseball bat....
PB, the american flag, some crutons and, american cheese, canadian backbacon, some hair from a mountie and goats milk, bake at 350 degrees, YUM, YUM
2 pieces of toasted sourdough bread, PB, blackberry jam and cheddar cheese in the middle.
My mom ate pb and j with Guldens mustard...
My personal favorite is Wonder bread, Jif extra chunky on one side, dark chocolate peanut butter on the other. Sliced banana in the middle. If you grill is, it gets melty/gooey, but its fine just as is. Dark chocolate PB is the nuts!!
Tying a well known urban myth that involves peanut butter to an article about new takes on pb&j is ignorant? What is it that I'm ignorant of exactly. Tasteless? Yes. Ignorant? No. By definition of the word.
you should be ashamed to be so ignorant but then again you're probably too stupid and immature to realize it. why don't you go back to the playground with your emotional equivalents and think of new ways to say poo poo
..when my wife and I first moved in together, I caught her in the kitchen making a tunafish salad sandwich..with peanut butter. I rolled my eyes in disbelief when she slapped the two pieces together and took a big bite.
"Ever try it?"
"No."
"Here.." and offered me a taste. I've been hooked ever sense.
PB&J with pepperoni.....spicy and chewy at the same time!
You know what is a great twist on the PB&J thing? PB&J jalapeno poppers!! Stuff the jalapeno with PB, batter and fry it then serve with a hot pepper jelly. Mmmm mmm mm!!! :)
Not the biggest jelly fan, but I love grilled cheese with PB. Has to be crappy white bread, and cheap, but melty plastic wrapped american cheese, and Jif! My Mom used to make these for me when I was a kid. I make one for myself every once in a while. Serious comfort food! To all you health food whiners out there, how bout you stop being such kill joys? Just because someone says they like something doesnt mean they're shoving it into their pieholes 24/7. Moderation is the key to pretty much everything, and if you, yourself are eating a healthy diet you should know that to begin with!
couldn't agree with you more. my son loves pb&j and i'll sneak in a banana or fruit or even a slice of tomato. he loves them and if that makes him happy it makes me happy.
Reblogged this on The Pastor's Eye and commented:
I thought some things were above improvement. This is one of them. Fortunately I was wrong–putting these on the lunch list!
Peanut butter and pickles. Good.
OMG, didn't think anybody else knew about this! My buddy got me hooked on this. I was so doubtful, but I took a bite and was hooked.
Ha, these all sound disgusting but are probably surprisingly good.
I'm a fan of eating super crunchy organic peanut butter with Nutella (on a spoon or in bread) – the result tastes like a Reese's but is better. I've gone through tubs of peanut butter and Nutella in 2 days.
Open-faced, Peanut butter with melted American cheese.
Start with a quarter cup of smooth peanut butter. Add a quarter cup of maple syrup. Stir the two together until the mixture is very smooth. Serve on buttered biscuits or saltine crackers. Yum!
Peanut butter with crispy bacon on a sandwich.
Uuh huh Huh. Add some banana to your PB&J twist for a whole lot of love'n and you've made the classical Elvis sandwich.
Contem-plate some bread & butter pickles w/ your next PB&J
I am gluten-intolerant and most GF breads aren't worth the calories, so I reinterpreted the classic PB&J into oatmeal. Stir in 2 tbsp of peanut butter, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, a little almond milk, and top with the berries (aka jam in its natural form) of your choosing.
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Congratulations! You are the first person to ever make peanut butter sound gross. If you enjoy that mess you'd also enjoy putting peanut butter on your nose or other body part and let your dog lick it off. Or is this another one of the lessons of your marriage?
I don't think it sounds gross at all. Sounds like a yummy breakfast, actually. To me, pickles and PB sounds gross. To each their own – why did you feel a need to comment if you were just going to be rude?
Take a tortilla wrap, spread smooth peanut butter, then a drizzle of honey or Nutella, a mashed up banana, and a few raisins or chocolate chips and roll it up! Mmm!
Two favs here: PB on rye with slices of fresh onion and PB on leftover pancakes with a good salsa. Yea, mana from heaven!
At Zahav in Philadelphia they do pita bread drizzled with sesame paste and a fig reduction sauce with seared foie gras. Best. Ever. GO TO ZAHAV.
So, it ain't got nothing to do with PB&J. Stay on Subject
Peanut butter and Nutella between two pieces of toast...can't beat it on a Saturday in the winter.
BLT with PB instead of mayo! Yum
22 yrs ago my husband introduced me to BLT w/peanut butter; mayo on the tomato side, peanut butter on the bacon side...enjoy!
Peanut butter, jelly and sriracha.
what is with all the people eating some form of pb&J with miracle whip? This has to be a midwestern thing, right? The same people that put mayo on top of their jello and spam in their lasagna? Correct me if I'm wrong. The only really horrific food that I've ever eaten was made by someone who grew up in the midwest.
My grandmother used to make me peanut butter and mayo or miracle whip sandwiches. She was from Nebraska. My dad, from Indiana, used to make chipped beef on toast, and fried potatoes with spam and scrambled eggs. Seemed pretty normal to me, although my mother (from California) used to modify the PB and mayo to PB and mayo with alfalfa sprouts and raisins.
I don't make anything but the traditional pb and j for my family.
1/3 peanut butter and 2/3 ricotta . stir in a little honey and cinnamon...this is an delicious spread you should try..with or without jelly! otherwise peanut butter with lettuce (yes lettuce) sandwich. ...no jelly needed...try these and you won't be disappointed!
You had me at peanut butter mixed with Ricotta.....
Slightly off topic, but PBJ milkshakes are the freaking best.
Try adding a bit of ripe-to-overripe banana to that peanut butter milkshake next time.
....and the calories go to ......................
No kidding, jayjay. Just reading some of these is making me feel fat!
I'd like to read how many of the recipe makers work off their creations (excluding the creep satan, of course)! I'll stick with God, thank you very much!
Take a few day old (if if lasts that long) glazed donut and cut in half lenghthwise, spread one side with crunchy (the only PB that matters) and favorite preserve on the other side then broil for a few minutes until the glaze crackles. GREAT with coffee or milk!
mix PB and syrup and spread on toast. haven't had that in over a decade but will be this weekend
Yum! Used to eat this too!
PB&J cupcakes. Inject jelly or jam of choice into center of vanilla cupcake and top with peanut butter frosting. A little sprinkle of sea salt on top of frosting is good too.
Saltine crackers spread with peanut butter, then miracle whip,and topped with a sliced dill pickle. Sisters used to think I was nuts!
you are...that's disgusting
that sounds so good! lol idk about the miracle whip..maybe i'll have to try it once
PBJ on thickly sliced whole grain and flaxseed bread adds extra grains to the deal, then add two sliced Kiwi fruit and sprouts of your choice. Excellent power snack before working out.
PB with tomato in place of jelly is not as sweet and gives about the same texture. Works best on toast.
Peanut butter on a hamburger is amazing. Lettuce and sliced red onion on a nice roll and you're in heaven. Honest.
peanut butter and honey on toast. yommmm.
Mmmm, love PB and honey – I put it on English muffins.
Love buttering both sides of the bread and grilling them like a grilled cheese, then you take them and use like a normal PB&J. wonderful sandwich. Always crunchy, never creamy, and as natural as possible. Ours is actually just spanish peanuts, nothing else. Prefer strawberry jelly over grape but love Black Raspberry even more. Other option is the Fluffer Nutter. Marshmallow fluff, crunchy PB, and strawberry jelly. We found a low sugar strawberry that is awesome.
We did the grilled pb (no j) but buttered and p-nut buttered and just grilled as a whole sandwich, cut in half and dunk in milk (chocolate milk when younger, fat free regular now).
Melted peanut butter over popcorn! And of course just plain grilled PB&J.
PB&J french toast is hardly new. Been eating this and grilled pb banana since I was a kid. And that's a long time. Add pb and Nutella and pb and marshmallow fluff to you pb menu and your in heaven.
Don't forget the bacon.. everything's better w/bacon!
Don't forget the heart attack, all that bacon comes with a heart attack.
Don't forget to hit the "who the fuk cares" button. Eat bacon and be happy.
What's better than ezra? ezra with a better peanut butter at itude.
In any case, which is better:
bacon wrapped peanut butter a la rumaki or
peanut butter spread on bacon?
Inquiring minds wanna know.
Toasted bread spread with peanut butter and bacon placed on top!
Wha? Where's the maple syrup, eh?
#1 Sounds like a PB&J Monte Cristo! Gotta try that!
Crunchy PB, strawberry or raspberry preserves all on pumpernickel with Spicy Nacho Doritos.
I've tried it with bananas a few times. It was edible, but not crave-able. Twitch's zone.
I love twists on food but for pb&j, I just can't deviate from my classic tried-and-true: thick sliced white fresh baked bread, slathered with creamy peanut butter and Welch's grape jelly.
Don't forget the glass of milk!
This is my wife's invention: A sandwich with peanut butter, mayo, sliced bananas and topped with marachino cherries.
omg I think I just barfed in my mouth a little
my 4 year old son loves his pb&j with a slice of cheese and pickles, he calls it his "disgusting" but it is a pretty balanced sandwich, it has bread, fruits, veggies, and dairy all in one
Oh god, you count a pickle as a healthy vegetable? I feel sorry for your kid.
Jim never says "healthy", he says it's balanced... as in it has all 4 food groups. But thanks for playing!
I usually substitute the peanut butter with ham, and the jelly with swiss cheese, and the white bread with rye, seedless of course...or, if you really want to mix up your standard pb&j try replacing the pb with bacon, and the j with lettuce and tomato, and toast the bread. Wonderful.
peanut butter on top of those sweet rolls with icing in the bakery. heat the roll then slather with peanut butter!
Oh my gawd ... I need a few minutes alone.
That sounds org .... uh, I mean delicious!
I know, right? I'm totally going to try that!
PB&J with Rrrrruffles has rriiiddgggess.
PB&J with olives. Tasty!
You folks are crazy! and fun and fascinating. I'm as standard PB&Jer; I can't even bring myself to try banana on my cherished treat, but I love the creativity here. Natural peanut butter (just chopped nuts, the little spanish ones are best) on toasted, homemade, whole wheat with my Mom-in-law's strawberry jam from the garden = distinct peanut butter and strawberry flavors with a little crunch and enough sweet lumps of strawberry are enough to satisfy this palate any (and almost every) day. Now I'm getting hungry!
your standard PB&J sounds divine. I cannot lie, I love mine with Bananas but grilling and bacon sounds delicious too. I'm such a foodie.
No wonder Americans are fat, with high cholesterol, blood pressure, etc etc. Just to read what kind of processed junk some folks eat...its disgusting. Have you guys ever ate anything healthy and fresh?
Whatever country you are from (but are too cowardly to say) must produce pretty stupid people. This is the internet....people from all over the world post here. there is no way of knowing what the nationalities of the posts are. Now that we know you are insecure about your own country, how about posting YOUR favorite pb&j. We won't criticize you. Maybe.....
Yes we will, but don't let that stop you. Post away.
DEBBIE. DOWNER.
You are probably from the UK, nope no "fatties" there, right? Or Canada...hello john Candy!
peanut butter & jalapeno cream cheese, with slices of pickle. so good.
Now I'm definitely trying that out.
PB&J Pizza
http://www.1001recipes2send.com/Just_for_Kids/1644-Peanut_Butter_And_Jelly_Pizza.shtml
Peanut butter, butter, and a slice of bologna between two toasted pieces of all wheat bread. No jelly.
My brothers did that one without the butter and with the jelly. And fried bologna, natch...
My buddy uses waffles instead of bread. Works with both the toaster waffle and the huge fluffy kind, just use peanut butter and jelly instead of syrup. Other variations include, almond butter, marshmallow fluff, nutella, or honey.
Does your buddies name happen to be Craig?
I saw that and had a laugh, but no. I'd have said that I did it but I only just learned of his way yesterday. Toaster waffles are on the grocery list though.
Instead of bread use two waffles (after they're cooled). You can use any kind, but my favorite are the thicker – home made ones that are more square. Create the sandwich however you normally would, but then top it off with maple syrup and slices of bananas. Sprinkle it with chocolate chips if that's your thing. Then eat it as a tasty breakfast with a knife and fork.
My friend introduced me to the peanut butter on waffles thing and I am hooked!!! I don't add the bananas though.
Peanut Butter, Strawberry Jam, small amount of butter or margarine mix well, toast two frozen cinnamon waffles spread with the mix.
Peanut Butter, Miracle Whip, Grape Jam mix well spread on bread add slice of Bologna enjoy.
pb plus mayo plus banana= yummo
i have eaten the sandwich at 9:30 a.m. for nearly 8 years. JiF peanut butter on white bread... turkey, cheddar cheese and miralce whip.
I would like to share my four favorite PBJ recipes
1. White bread; CRUNCHY peanut butter; grape jam or preserves (doesn't tear the bread the way jelly can; chewy bacon!
2. Make a BLT; instead of mayonnaise, use peanut butter (preferably crunchy!)
3. White bread; peanut butter (crunchy, of course!); grape jam; sliced banana.
4. Whole wheat bread; crunchy peanut butter; Swiss cheese.
All of these go well with a glass of Merlot. (Well, the Swiss cheese one goes well with a nice Chardonnay!)
My favorite recipe for peanut butter and jelly is two slices of bread, one with peanut butter and one with jelly! Crazy is it not? Also who the **** puts up on article about peanut butter and jelly! Must be a slow news day, which is my favorite kind of day. Also insert something about politics or religion here blah blah blah I know everything because I'm a poster on the internet...well I think that about covers everything. see ya next time folks
son, you could not put together a good sandwhich if you tried. ill give you my recipe for a peanut butter and jelly manwhich:
10 fresh humans
100 pound of peanut butter
10 gallons of strawberry jam
50 barells of marshmellow fluff
ENJOY
man you guys have no idea on how to make a pb&j sandwhich, heres my recipe
2 slices of devils bread
a jar of psychotic butter
a jar of psyadelic jam
one barrel of fresh strawberries
IT WILL Knock ur socks off..literally
Amateurs. Here is the definitive way to do a pb&j:
14 trillion quasars
518 billion black holes
3 cups of dark matter
stir ingredients for 800 million years
top with one raspberry
Get back to me
damn cant really argue with that recipe, not sure if i could finish it all in one sitting though. i would love to get into a discussion about the theory of the universe but i dont really exist because im a made up childrens character. wait a sec if i dont exist than how am i
and we have a winnah!
I think, therefore I is.
My favorite recipe for peanut butter and jelly is two slices of bread, one with peanut butter and one with jelly! Crazy is it not? Also who the **** puts up on article about peanut butter and jelly! Must be a slow news day, which is my favorite kind of day. Also insert something about politics or religion here blah blah blah I know everything because I'm a poster on the internet...well I think that about covers everything. see ya next time folks
srry didnt mean to post the same comment twice IGNORE THIS IF YOU DONT WANNA READ THE SAME STUFF TWICE
LOL
Butter two pieces of toast, spread one with peanut butter (organic tastes better) and one with jam , then add sliced bananas, crushed pineapple and raisins for the filling. Cut on the diagonal. Thanks Mom
im going to try that out! my all time fav is a jar of jif and a spoon! my own jar of course, cant share my lapped in jar with company
My All-American Roll: Peanut butter, jelly and cream cheese in a sushi roll.
sounds more like an all-acceptance roll. remember we have to always be politically correct for fear of hurting someones feelings =(
White bread, jelly on one slice, peanut butter on the other with a small smear of miracle whip on top of the peanut butter. Yummy!!!
id just replace the miracle whip with fluff but to each his own
i am 43 and eat a pb&j almost everyday for lunch. Love it still!
To this day, my brother will put a slice of American cheese on his PB&J
I PUT RELISH ON MY P&J. DON'T KNOCK IT TILL YOU TRY IT.
Shoot, the two best options for PB&J variants are Peanut Butter and Banana and then a secret family recipe from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Peanut Butter and Tomato and a bit of salt, there ain't nothin in the world to beat it
Yeah, cuz lobster sucks so bad.
You're right, Cal! Thought I was the only Tarheel from the Blue Ridge that LOVES tomato, salt, AND CHEESE! on his P-nut butter and banana sandwich. Try it on a homemade biscuit sometime. Hey, has anyone ever eaten pnut butter and sliced onion on a "cat-head" biscuit? Good greasin's, my friend!
Okay, I know this sounds weird but try slathering peanut butter over buttered toast and top it with scrambled eggs. (a dollop of jelly never hurts) Delicious.
I was looking through all the comments to see if someone else did this. My mom always made sandwiches like this, but it was 2 slices good white bread, one slice with mayo, other with PB and in between hot scrambled eggs.
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PB french toast sounds amazing. Why have I never thought of that? Must try soon.
My husband taught me this...peanut butter grilled cheese sandwich. You have to use white bread with this and butter the toast. It tastes like the little orange peanut butter and cheese crackers, only MUCH better.
If you are feeling crazy you can add jelly.
Enjoy!
totally gonna try #5. sounds delish!
When I was a kid, I absolutely lived on PB&J. On rye bread was the best.