Slow roasted pork, smoked ham, cheddar and gherkins

After watching Chef again at the weekend, I had a real hankering for a Cubano, so I came up with this British take on the classic sandwich.

Matthew Gray11 January 2016Pork, Ham, Cheddar, Gherkin, English mustard, Ciabatta

Croque Monsieur

To round off an incredible 6 Nations this year, we've got a French classic – the Croque Monsieur.

Matthew Gray22 March 2015Mustard, Cheddar, Gruyere, Emmental, Sourdough, Ham

Haggis, cheddar, caramelised red onion chutney and rocket

This week's 6 Nations sanger is dedicated to England's age old rivals, Scotland. And what a sarny it is.

Matthew Gray14 March 2015Haggis, Cheddar, Caramelised red onion chutney, Rocket, Sourdough, Mustard

Welsh rarebit

Throughout the RBS 6 Nations, I'll be creating six sandwiches dedicated to the countries taking part. Each one will be big, hearty and help mop up all that beer guzzled down during the games. As the opening match hosts, this first sarny is for the Welsh.

Matthew Gray7 February 2015Cheddar, Sweet Chilli Jam, Multi-seed, Worcestershire sauce, English mustard, Open

Beef burger with beetroot relish and cheddar

Ah, the burger – Sarny's Summer-lovin', beer-guzzlin' cousin and the staple of any good British BBQ.

Matthew Gray21 July 2014Beef, Burger, Beetroot, Cheddar, Bap, Spinach

Wiltshire-cured ham, chestnut mushrooms and mature cheddar

To make up for a poor sandwich showing in January, here are three toastie recipes celebrating the glorious marriage of pork and cheese. Hopefully it'll go some way to comforting you during these soggy times.

Matthew Gray2 February 2014Ham, Cheddar, Mushroom, Mustard, Toastie

Ham hock, cheddar and apple & walnut chutney toastie

Nothing like a toastie to warm the cockles on a cold, wet Autumn afternoon.

Matthew Gray20 October 2013Ham hock, Cheddar, Toastie, Apple & walnut chutney, Watercress, English mustard

Sarnies