# What is the most underrated food you can think of? Mine is cold sardines and hot rye toast **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [August 23, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176 "2022-08-23T17:33:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![salinqmind1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/21 "2022-08-24T10:06:20Z")
English muffin, toasted and buttered. One half spread with honey or cinnamon sugar for ‘dessert’. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/22 "2022-08-24T13:52:13Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Apple slices dipped in melted peanut butter. Apple slices drizzled with honey! ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/23 "2022-08-24T13:59:05Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > Plain white rice. Good quality rice cooked well is great. > > As a Chinese-American we had rice every single day until I moved out of the house. My father insisted we have rice with everything, even things like spaghetti, it was crazy, but that was just his way. A meal was simply not complete without it for him. Still has rice with every dinner to this day. I love white rice. I could eat it every day. Unfortunately my family doesn’t feel the same. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/24 "2022-08-24T14:42:37Z")
Sardine fans (or any preserved seafood/conservas) should really check out the reddit forum r/cannedsardines: > **[r/CannedSardines](https://old.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/)** > > r/CannedSardines: A subreddit for tinned seafood enthusiasts. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/25 "2022-08-24T14:57:15Z")
> [@jnglmassiv](#): > > Sardine fans The only reason I ever stop at BigLots is to look over and buy some of their sardines. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/26 "2022-08-24T15:43:32Z")
This store has really earned popularity in the community. There are some expensive cans out there. > **[Tinned Fish - Conservas - Canned Fish and Seafood - Pescados y Mariscos...](https://rainbowtomatoesgarden.com/index.php/product-category/conservas/)** > > Here we believe that tinned fish is smart people food. Whether you’re into sardines, canned tuna, anchovy fillets, mackerel, trout, oysters or squid, we have it all. And we only carry the products we recommend. Below you will find the complete... Also, this guy’s youtube channel is very good. > **[Canned Fish Files w/ Matthew Carlson](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOh0i2J19hEJXA4r6aIU2gw?app=desktop)** > > 🐟 Welcome to the home of CANNED FISH FILES! 🐟 > > JOIN MY NEW, FUN PATREON: > https://www.patreon.com/MatthewCarlson > It's more fish videos plus a greater variety of other stuff I want to show/talk about. It's gonna slap, I promise. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/27 "2022-08-24T15:47:13Z")
American cheese gets lots of undeserved hate. Not necessarily the bargain-basement stuff that’s indistinguishable from plastic, but higher quality emulsified cheese has a ton of delicious uses. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/28 "2022-08-24T21:17:58Z")
It gets a lot of ridicule, but Government Cheese (I think it’s American cheese) is right decent; makes a great grilled cheese sandwich. ---
**Author:** ![Tarataratara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/29 "2022-08-24T21:24:19Z")
A really fluffy, steamy baked potato is just the thing. A little butter, salt, and pepper complement, but don’t overpower, that potato perfection. My mom’s potato soup was just chopped potatoes cooked in water until tender, add a little milk, pat of butter, and salt and pepper. The potato flavor with the milk was so good. ---
**Author:** ![Tarataratara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/30 "2022-08-24T21:25:44Z")
On the subject of canned seafood [Can You Serve Canned Food at a Dinner Party? (Yes, You Can!) | Vogue](https://www.vogue.com/article/easy-dinner-party-canned-food-ideas) ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/31 "2022-08-24T21:50:15Z")
Liverwurst. Food of the Gods! Liverwurst, American cheese, thick slice of Bermuda onion and mustard sandwich. Cheap and easy. Loved finding them in my lunchbox as a kid and now love eating them as a geezer. ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/32 "2022-08-24T22:01:36Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > Coleslaw sandwich. I made my first coleslaw within the last year. It is the wonder condiment. Good on burgers, bratwurst, tacos, pizza. And thawed out frozen coleslaw is almost indistinguishable from fresh. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/33 "2022-08-24T22:08:13Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > This was at a hole-in-the-wall family-run joint in Athens, where one of the shareable dishes had potatoes as the centerpiece What was the dish? ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/34 "2022-08-25T01:51:07Z")
I’d say buttered toast. Sometimes simple foods are best. I thought a good grilled cheese. But everyone loves that, so I don’t think it is underrated. Going for ingredients, I would say shallots. Good simply roasted in the air fryer, or as an ingredient with anything savoury. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/35 "2022-08-25T01:52:27Z")
Humble Shepherd’s pie, and variations thereof. Especially with cheesy potato topping. Any really good meat, chicken, or fish pie, really. Up to and including steak and kidney. I’ll put moussaka on the list too. I’ll never understand why it’s only ever served at Greek restaurants. I get the impression not a lot of people would ask for Cincinnati chili if given a choice. I love the stuff, even when served with crackers only. One more: Marmite spread thinly on hot buttered toast. Put a slice of XO cheddar on top and stick under a broiler until the cheese starts to bubble. Pure ambrosia! 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/36 "2022-08-25T06:17:29Z")
> [@Tamerlane](#): > > > [@Cervaise](#): > > > > one of the shareable dishes had potatoes as the centerpiece > > What was the dish? No idea. There was no printed menu. To order, the waiter accompanied you to the taverna kitchen where his mom and dad opened the various pots and pans and showed you what was being cooked, and you pointed and said “a little” or “a lot.” Not coincidentally, it’s easily the best meal we’ve had so far in Greece. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/37 "2022-08-29T14:41:47Z")
Velveeta cheese - It’s the only cheese I’ll use for grilled cheese. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/38 "2022-08-29T15:53:07Z")
Velveeta is the only cheese I use for Philly cheesesteaks. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/39 "2022-08-29T15:57:11Z")
Cucumber sandwiches. They sound humble at best, if not downright boring, but if you make them correctly (peel and seed the cukes, slice thin, salt, let sit and drain; add a smidge of mayo and lots of crumbled tarragon, then serve between lightly buttered slices of bread) they’re really delicious. I’m not sure how I found that out - I don’t know what prompted me to try making them the first time. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176/40 "2022-08-29T16:09:09Z")
They show up a lot in period literature, particularly Edwardian, as a reference to a sophisticated upper-class snack. Perhaps you noted it in Oscar Wilde or something, and thought it was worth a try. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-underrated-food-you-can-think-of-mine-is-cold-sardines-and-hot-rye-toast/970176.md?page=3)