RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Celebrate a Classic Sandwich that Goes by Many Names

Even though making sandwiches usually does not involve any cooking, that doesn’t mean layering flavors and selecting quality meats and cheeses involves any less intuition and skill. One of the most popular styles of sandwiches goes by many names, and what you call the sandwich may let others know which part of the country you call home.

Each May, people pay homage to the “hoagie,” which is the name that people from Philadelphia and southern New Jersey bestow on a long, cold-cut sandwich. But these sandwiches can be enjoyed any time of year. There are many theories surrounding the origin of thi...