NEW LIFE HACK, “KITCHEN SINK SANDWICHES” GOES VIRAL

When the fridge is nearly bare and takeout feels too pricey, TikTok creator Erin Hogaboom (@erin_marie_) has the perfect solution: the kitchen sink sandwich. Much like “kitchen sink cookies,” this clever food hack uses up leftovers and odds-and-ends before they go bad — saving money and preventing waste.

Hogaboom’s videos have racked up millions of views as she shows how to transform scraps into surprisingly delicious creations. Her rules? Start with bread, add any protein you have (leftover meat, beans, or tofu), layer on condiments from hummus to salsa, and always include something sweet like jam or honey. She often sneaks in fruit, too — think blueberries, grapes, or pears — for a charcuterie-style flavor.

Every sandwich is unique, and to keep it all together, she toasts them in the oven with cheese melted on top. The result? A warm, creative, no-waste meal you’ll actually look forward to.

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