So I'm Floridian (it's moody, grey, overcast and rainy here and has been all week) but I keep seeing friends post pictures of snow and I'm like.... *GESTURES WILDLY* IT'S. APRIL.Here too. What is with the weather this year? We've not had any spring-like weather and most days are still below freezing at some point. It's actually quite bizarre but with everything else that's going on, I haven't heard anybody talking about it.
Two more recipes. These are both twists on grilled cheeses. One is really easy, one is a little fancier. Depends how we're feeling. I thought I would share still.
Fancy Grilled Cheese (recipe for one sandwich)
2 slices bread - I recommend something a little heftier than white bread, I like sourdough
2 slices cheese - I always use a soft white cheddar and an aged Gouda. You want something strongly flavored that will still melt easily.
Whole grain mustard - if you can't find this, stone-ground mustard also works.
Apple, thinly sliced - choose a crunchy variety. I prefer Pink Lady, but Granny Smith is also a solid choice. Avoid Red Delicious, they're too soft.
You make these the same way you make a regular grilled cheese - heat a skillet, butter the outside of the bread slices. Spread a thin layer of the mustard on one slice, layer on one of your cheeses, then layer your apple slices, then layer the second slice of cheese and bread. I find it easier to melt the cheeses by trapping the skillet heat with either a sheet of foil or the lid to the skillet. This helps the cheese melt without annihilating your bread.
These are a nice tart-sweet sandwich with crunch.
Not So Fancy Grilled Cheese (recipe for one sandwich)
2 slices cinnamon raisin bread
1 1/2 slices American cheese singles (yep, just plain old Kraft)
Make like a regular grilled cheese. Yep, that simple. And yes, cinnamon raisin bread! A little sweet and a little savory. People always give me a funny look on this one until they try it.
I need some dessert recipes. I guess we don't make dessert too much.