My snackwich machine has just gone on the blink, which is a bit of a shame, but it’s a good excuse to make old-fashioned toastie on the stove top. Slide the sandwich onto a heated frying pan and top with a side plate. Place a heavy can (like one filled with baked beans – with the label off) on top and use this to weigh down and flatten the sammie. For a decadent one, try spreading the bread with Nutella.

By Abigail Donnelly

Photograph: Kelly Bone