The Chronicle-News Trinidad, Colorado Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 Page 3

Grilled Cheese Special “Looking for love in all the right places”

Catherine J. Moser Since so many cooks love to grill outdoors, Features Editor are naturals for the The Chronicle-News summer months and backyard meals. And Spicy Nacho Grilled Cheese (4) with your grill already playing it’s Academy If you haven’t ever thought about serving Award winning role in your June, July and up grilled cheese sandwiches in the summer- August productions, why not call it in for one Images by Pinterest and Pixabay time, then here’s your chance to revamp your more way to shine on center stage. thinking a bit. Add this popular winter classic With all kinds of cheeses to choose from, grilled cheese. YUM! the patio and see if you think they might be to your perfect backyard scene for a new favor- it’s going to be so easy for everyone to enjoy In an effort to keep things extra simple, one more way to help you keep summertime ite way to enjoy some mealtime magic. Great exactly what they love. And who doesn’t just make your grilled cheese night a family light, fresh and delicious. I know I can’t wait to grilled cheese sandwiches are such a happy love an ooey-gooey, melty, toasted crusty friendly affair. Besides the condiments and enjoy some. Get ready to receive your golden part of life. Especially in “The Good Old Sum- grilled ? I know I sure do. I’ll sides, arrange all the cheeses and sliced meats, Oscar for a hot-weather winning performance. mertime.” bet your fan club will, too. too, if you like, on a fun tray, put out a vari- The easy-peasy cleanup part is just an added There’s not a person on the planet who Summertime sidekicks for grilled cheese ety of bread choices and then let everyone bonus. thinks twice about eating a yummy pizza in meals will give you the opportunity to bring assemble their sandwich the way they want Happy cooking and eating, everyone! the summer months and the same should go many of the season’s fresh and delicious gar- to eat it. Taking each creation to the grill can for grilled cheese. One could actually think of den picks, salads and slaws to the patio table. be another fun evening activity, besides the — it as an outside-in pizza, but without all the Perhaps one of my favorites here would be a actual sandwich devouring part — especially Questions or comments? Please email: extra fixin’s. As for me, I’ll take a great grilled beautiful creation of red ripe tomato wedges if you’re hosting the kids‘ friends or other [email protected] cheese sandwich any old time. or whole grape tomatoes tossed in with thick guests. Want a fantastic lunch or supper idea go-to slices of semi-peeled cucumbers, some thin A nice selection of chips, fresh veggies and during the hot months? Grilled cheese in any red onion ices and dressed with either some dips will be sure to add interest and great fla- —Lookin’ for Love by Wanda Mallette, Patti shape or form can and will more than fill the zesty Italian or ranch dressing. Another would vor to the meal. Snacking is always a wonder- Ryan & Bob Morrison, 1980 bill for feeding the people in your world. You be a generous scoop of chilled salad or ful way to fill in the hunger gaps while enjoy- —In the Good Old Summer Time by George really won’t want to miss out on this chance to sweet coleslaw. ing an evening’s relaxing grill time action. Evans, 1902 add one more great menu item to your kitchen And don’t forget the pickles. Pickles of ev- So, this is the new skinny for summer. Try —Summertime by George Gershwin, 1936 repertoire, either. ery size, shape and flavor will be so fine with some amazing grilled cheese sandwiches on ~ Summertime and the livin’ is easy, the fish are jumping & the cotton is high ~

19. Muffuletta: Make Cajun Grilled Cheese Swiss & Mushroom Grilled Cheese (16) (No. 18), adding 1 tablespoon How to make deli olive salad between the cheese. Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: 20. Roasted Tomato: Toss 4 halved plum tomatoes 1. Heat 1 tablespoon salted butter in a cast-iron or non- with 1 tablespoon olive oil, stick skillet over medium-low heat. and thyme, salt and pepper to 2. Press the sandwich slightly and place it in the skillet. taste. Roast at 350 degrees Cook until golden on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. F, 1 hour; mash. Spread 2 slices sourdough bread with 3. Flip, adding more butter to the pan if needed, and cook one-quarter of the tomato until the other side is golden and the cheese melts, 3 to 5 mixture and sandwich with 2 more minutes. slices cheddar. Cook, flipping once, until golden. (Use the remaining tomato mixture for How to make more sandwiches.) Southern Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: 21. Blue Cheese & Onion: Sandwich 2 slices marble rye bread with 1 slice each 1. Heat 1 tablespoon salted butter in a cast-iron or non- muenster and soft blue stick skillet over medium heat. cheese, some caramelized 2. Press 2 slices of white into the hot skil- onions and another slice of muenster. Cook, flipping let and cook until golden on the bottom, 3-5 minutes. once, until golden. 3. Remove slices from skillet to cutting board, flip over so that toasted side is down and spread as much mayo on 22. Italian: the uncooked side as you like. On these two slices load on Sandwich 2 slices sourdough bread with 1 slice provo- American cheese slices and then top them off with 2 more lone, 2 slices deli ham, some slices of white bread. chopped pickled vegetables 4. Add more butter to the skillet and place whole sand- and another slice of provolo- ne. Cook, flipping once, until wiches back inside hot skillet — uncooked side down. Cook Spread mayonnaise on the Top with another slice of golden. until golden and the cheese melts, 3-5 more minutes. 25 Mouthwatering outside of the sandwich and bread and cook, flipping NOTE: Mayonnaise and American cheese are not op- cook, flipping once, until once, until golden. 23. Fontina and Sage: tional in a Southern Grilled Cheese Sandwich. In fact, Grilled Cheese Ideas golden. Serve with ketchup. Fry 4 sage leaves in a skil- it is the most delicious thing ever. 16. Swiss-Mushroom: let in butter and olive oil 1. Classic Sandwich: 9. Spicy Diner Mix: Spread 2 slices rye bread until crisp. Sandwich 2 slices 2 slices cheddar, Monterey Mix 1 tablespoon mayonnaise with Thousand Island dress- crusty bread with 2 slices Jack or Swiss cheese be- with 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha. ing. Sandwich with 1 slice Fontina and the fried sage. tween 2 slices country white Make Diner Grilled Cheese Swiss cheese, some sautéed Cook in the same skillet. bread; cook, flipping once, (No. 8), replacing the mayon- mushrooms and onions, and until golden. naise with the spicy mayon- another slice of Swiss. Cook, 24. Mediterranean: naise mixture. flipping once, until golden. Spread baba ghanoush on 2. Bacon and Tomato: 2 slices whole-grain bread. Make Classic Grilled Cheese 10. Cheddar and Pickles: 17. Bagel Spread: Sandwich with 1 slice Mon- (No. 1), adding 3 slices crisp Make Diner Grilled Cheese Spread a split bagel with terey jack, a few thin slices bacon and 1 slice tomato (No. 8), replacing the Ameri- grilled zucchini, 2 table- mayonnaise and spicy mus- spoons crumbled feta and between the cheese. can cheese with aged white tard. Sandwich with 1 slice cheddar and adding sliced another slice of Monterey Muenster, 2 slices salami and jack. Cook in olive oil. 3. Triple Cheese: Make pickles between the cheese. another slice of Muenster. Classic Grilled Cheese (No. Cook, flipping once, until 25. Roast Beef and Brie: 1), using 1 slice each ched- 11. Havarti & : golden, pressing to flatten. dar, muenster and Swiss Sandwich 2 slices potato Spread 2 slices sourdough cheese. bread with Dijon mustard and bread with 1 slice Havarti, 18. Cajun Sandwich: brie (remove the rind). Sand- 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken 2 slices country white bread wich with some caramelized 4. Spicy Nacho Sandwich: salad and another slice of with 2 slices provolone. Cook onions and 1 slice roast beef. 2 slices white bread with Havarti. Cook, flipping once, in butter with a pinch of Ca- Cook, flipping once, until 1 slice Monterey Jack or until golden. jun seasoning. American cheese, some pick- golden. led jalapeño slices and 1 slice 12. Garlic Ham & Cheese: cheddar. Cook, flipping once, Prepare 2 thick slices frozen until golden. garlic bread as the label di- rects. Sandwich with 2 slices 5. Crunchy Nacho: each Monterey jack and ham. Make Spicy Nacho Grilled Cook, flipping once, until Cheese (No. 4), adding 1 golden. tablespoon crushed corn chips with the jalapenos. 13. Pesto: Spread pesto on 1 slice white 6. Goat Cheese–Peppadew: bread and top with 1 slice Mix 1/2 cup cream cheese each provolone and mozza- with 1/4 cup goat cheese and rella. Top with another slice 8 chopped Peppadew pep- of bread and cook, flipping pers. Sandwich one-quarter once, until golden. of the mixture between 2 slices multigrain bread; cook, 14. Avocado: flipping once, until golden. Toss 1/4 sliced avocado with (Use the remaining cheese lime juice and lime zest to mixture for more sandwich- taste. Sandwich 2 slices es.) white bread with 2 slices pepper jack and the avocado. 7. Grilled Cheese Fingers: Cook, flipping once, until Make Classic Grilled Cheese golden. (No. 1). Cut off the crusts and cut the sandwich into strips. 15. : Spread yellow mustard on 8. Diner Sandwich: 1 slice whole-wheat bread; Avocado & Pepper Jack Cheese (14) Italian: Sour Dough, Ham & Provolone (22) Put 2 slices American cheese top with 2 slices American between 2 slices white bread. cheese and 8 potato chips.

Roast Beef and Brie Grilled Cheese (25)