I didn't grow up in a camping family. There were never weekends in the woods, meals over an open fire, or many bathroomless experiences in my life. In fact, unlike most kids who've probably spent at least one weekend in the forest with their family unit, mine missed out on these types of experiences because […]
The "Love in Ya Mouth" - Gorgonzola, Gruyere, Brussels Sprouts, and Sunny Side Egg Grilled Cheese
It's here! Summer is here! And so is my I-don't-give-a-shit-I-just-wanna-have-fun attitude. It feels so refreshing - so free. No more am i dragged down by thirty layers of sweaters, cardigans, and whatever else isn't dirty or am I waist deep in itchy, too-tight wool socks. Now my shockingly white thighs (let's get real - they're […]
Blueberry Baby - Mascarpone, Brie, Basil and Blistered Blueberries Bagel Grilled Cheese
OMG, OMG! Today is National Grilled Cheese Day! Aren't you so very, very excited? So much so that you kind of might pee your pants a little? No? That's just me? Ok, that makes sense. Anyways! I've been waiting all year month for this very special day which sort of feels like Christmas to me […]
Hangover Helper - Horseradish Cheddar, Meatloaf, Fried Onions and Ketchup Grilled Cheese
It's been once month since I got back from Morocco. Bones have mended, painkillers have been downed, and life back in Brooklyn has settled. Two surgeries later, I'm back to typing - almost using both hands again - and trying to get the accounts of my culinary adventures ready for a feature on Saveur.com. And […]
Wisconsin Cheese Grilled Cheese Party!
Want to host a dinner party but don't want to deal with all the stress that comes along with it? Then host a DIY Grilled Cheese Party! There's nothing better than having all of your loved ones around the table, but hosting can be stressful; timing everything just right, and preparing something that everyone likes […]
Moons Over Morocco Grilled Cheese with Smoked Swiss & Honey Ham
As I'm writing this in seat 11H of flight 201 to Casablanca, I've compacted my arms as tightly as they can be to my body so much so that I'm typing like I'm a Velociraptor or something. I have absolutely no space to spread my wings and there's a flight attendent that keeps wheeling by […]
Green Corn Tamale Mac and Cheese
Today is absolutely disgusting in New York. Cold rain, sloshy grey snow, and a layer of smog that just instantly makes you depressed is looming over us. Every time I close my eyes, I'm basically dreaming about summer and all of its day drinking and eating by the Williamsburg waterfront. But instead of being all […]
The Comeback - Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Bacon and Pickled Jalapenos Grilled Cheese
If you follow GCS, you're probably well aware that I've been slacking. Like majorly slacking. This isn't because I've given up on my blog or website or whatever you wanna call it, it's because I've grown up. And by grown up, I mean that I got a real person job. I go to work Monday […]
The Doff - Buffalo Cheddar, Chorizo, and Cornbread Grilled Cheese
As I'm sitting on my parents couch, watching the history of Hostess cakes, I realized that up until a few days ago, I've never really felt like I just needed to escape from something. Usually I'm fine with staying in a stagnant place until I feel better, but after feeling physically and mentally stuck for […]
BARACKli Raben Hood - Goat Cheese, Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Garlic and Broccoli Rabe Grilled Cheese
I have a huge crush on Obama. I like that he drinks orange juice in the morning, shoots hoops in the afternoon, and indulges in the occasional cigarette. He's a real dude, a great dad, and his wife and kids are cute and awesome. I also like him even more now that his four years […]
Gouda Times - Gouda, Bratwurst, and Spicy Mustard Pretzel Roll Grilled Cheese
Even though every single person is talking about Hurricane Sandy right now, I'm not going to do that! Ok, ok, maybe I'll just tell you a little bit about it. To sum things up, I was trapped inside for three days and did nothing but cook, watch movies, and drink wine. Besides my jeans fitting […]
The Bushwick Painkiller - Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey
I've only been 26 for a few months now but I'm already starting to feel old. Not aged in the sense of realizing that I'm older than most people at the bars in Williamsburg or as a result from some looming social pressure that's telling me I should have my life together by now. But […]
The Wayfarer - Caramelized Onion Cheddar, Pulled Pork and Pickled Jalapeno Grilled Cheese
It's about that time of year again when summer's coming to an end and you can finally stop worrying about how your thighs look like in your Levi cutoffs and the sweat that might be lining your upper lip. Soon, cool breezes will be wafting the smell of steaming-hot dog piss off the streets of […]
The Buffer - Feta, Roasted Red Pepper Relish and Baby Spinach Grilled Cheese
So after writing last week's post and reading all of your comments, I've been drinking a lot thinking a lot. Can failed relationships really that fun to read about? Although I think that y'all actually liked my sob story (seriously, thanks for the comments), I feel as if last week's post may have pulled some […]
The Singles Special - Tater Tots, Taylor Pork Roll, Lacey Swiss and Colby Jack Grilled Cheese
Warning, this post may sound like some sort of "dear diary" thing but I'm going for it. So eff off. For me, the worst part about breaking up with someone are the succeeding morning-afters. Maybe it's the first split second of consciousness that happens when you wake up and roll over, only to realize that […]
The Slow Dance - Mustard and Ale Cheddar, Bacon, and Broccoli Grilled Cheese
I know, I know, it's been a long time and I'm sorry. I could spend the next few sentences explaining my lack of grilled cheesiness but I'd rather not. Let's talk about something better. Something new and weird and sort of exciting. Sounds good, right? Alright, well let me just think about what I want […]
Tommy Guns - Sartori Pastorale, Salami, and Arugula Grilled Cheese
When you move to New York, certain things change. Things that you once didn't think twice about become things that you loathe, things that you question, and things that you might just be slightly horrified by. You can no longer buy a bunch of groceries and shove them in the back of your car that […]
Roast BFF - Red Rock, Roasted Red Peppers, and Roast Beef Grilled Cheese
I don't have any tattoos but I've been thinking about getting one lately. Not something serious. Something ridiculous. Something that I won't hate in a year or two or twenty, but instead will laugh at and roll my eyes in a flirtatious manner when someone spots it. Maybe like a hot dog with ketchup spelling […]
Sriracha and Avocado Breakfast Grilled Cheese with a Soft-Boiled Egg
This avocado breakfast grilled cheese is one of my absolutely favorites! It's made with Casa Bolo (which is a cheese made from three different types of milk), avocado, scrambled eggs and sriracha. If you can't find this cheese, you can swap it out for gouda or muenster. and it will work perfectly! Sriracha and Avocado […]
Your New Neighbor
Alright y'all, let's start this video series off right with a fresh and tasty new grilled cheese that'll make you wanna slap yo mama! This little baby has all that is good and holy; Creamy toscano cheese melted onto crispy sweet potato fries, all grilled up between two slices of sourdough bread with some sweet […]
Deconstructed Fondue Grilled Cheese with Gruyere, Emmentaler and Apple Cider
The Sugar Daddy - Gjetost Grilled Cheese with Apple Butter and Cinnamon Sugar
Do you ever just have those days when you're completely off? When something just isn't right with you? When it's just impossible to act like a normal human being without seeming like a total freak to the outside world? Ok, it might not be that bad, but for some reason as of lately, my attention […]
Braata Braata - Beechers No Woman Grilled Cheese with Green Tomato Jam and Ginger
It's 6:00 on a Friday night and I'm sitting in front of my computer with a full face of makeup on (which rarely happens) and a crystal light mojito in hand (don't judge me), getting ready to go out HARD.* I know I haven't done a blog post in about a month now but it's […]
The Grilled Cheese Social Holiday Gift Guide!
I've been thinking a lot about Christmas this week, mainly because it's in like two weeks and I haven't done any shopping yet AND because I need want a lot of new, awesome stuff. I'm not deprived in any sense, I mean, I work at a cheese shop and intern at Saveur magazine so I […]
Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Arugula Pesto & Scrambled Eggs
This goat cheese cheese grilled cheese is loaded with tangy goat cheese, scrambled eggs and pesto. It's fresh, light, and full of flavor! In my opinion, it's the best way to start the day! Background I think I figured it out guys. I need to date a butcher. A big strong, burly butcher […]
The "I'm never eating again" Sandwich - Gruyere, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey, and Cranberry Mustard Grilled Cheese
Minus having a broken meat thermometer and one too many morning mimosas, I'm happy to report that yesterday was a total success. As you can imagine, because of our blood alcohol concentration and the absence of a certain kitchen tool, our bird ended up sort of dry. But whatever, it was still edible and that's […]
Pre-Turkey Melt(down) - Pepper Jack Croissant Grilled Cheese with Apple Butter
One of the many depressing parts of growing up is realizing that you are way too broke to go home for Thanksgiving. Which sadly means no more of Mom's famous mac'n'cheese, Grandpa's baked beans, or Uncle Bro's secret mashed potatoes (ok, not so secret, he mashes one sweet potato in the mix and it makes […]
Ellie Green Bean - Camembert Grilled Cheese with Shiitakes and Green Beans
I'm seriously having puppy withdraws. My dog Ollie, the super fat dachshund, is a wimp and hates the cold so he's staying with my parents at the beach. Because of this, I'm talking to strange dogs on the street and sneaking in tail grabs pets when the dogs' owner walks by me. Let me just […]
The Frumpy Dumpling - Ricotta, Gouda, and Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Dumplings
My brother's gone and I made it through Halloween without getting arrested. Thank God. He's such a party boy and trying to keep up with him was absolutely exhausting. You know how when people come to visit, it sort of becomes your vacation too? Well yeah, I'm just going to go ahead and call this […]
The Burnt Gardener - Burnt Melange Gouda, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Herb Butter Grilled Cheese
Man it's been too long since I've done a post! This is actually the longest break I've taken since I started GCS over a year ago. Yikes. I apologize to anyone who's been waiting for a new recipe. Fingers crossed that it's not just my mom. But seriously, I've had the busiest month of my […]
From Meme and Me - Fontina and Beefsteak Tomato Grilled Cheese
There's something special about this sandwich. My Meme used to make me one of these every time I visited her. As soon as I'd walk in, she'd ask that magic question that never even needed an answer. "You hungry darlin'?" she'd say, and without waiting for a response, she'd rumble through the fridge and bring […]
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese with Potato Chips
This sloppy joe grilled cheese recipe was one of my first viral recipes back when I started this blog a million years ago. It's made with leftover sloppy joe beef, sharp cheddar, and pickle flavored potato chips between two brioche buns. On the outside of the grilled cheese, a crispy cheesy crust is formed to […]
How to Make Grilled Cheese in a Toaster
I've always had big dreams for my toaster. Well sort of. I know it might sound strange, but ever since I saw The Brave Little Toaster when I was like five, I've had a soft spot for old appliances and a weird habit of calling my toaster slot-head. Remember the suicide-nightmare scene when Toaster is […]
How to make a Four Cheese Grilled Cheese with an Iron
When I heard you could use an iron to make a grilled cheese, I had to try it for myself! To my surprise it was super easy! And because I couldn't leave you with any regular ole' grilled cheese, this iron grilled cheese features comte, gruyere, ossau iraty, and stilton - but you could definitely […]
Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Eggplant Caponata and Mint
Guys, I am so excited! It's finally cooling down. It feels as if the gates of hell have lifted from my kitchen. Because of this, I've been paying a lot of attention to my out-dated and temperamental lovely "vintage" appliances. I sure missed them. When the highs were hitting around a thousand degrees, making anything […]
The Bee Sting Grilled Cheese with Hot Sopressata & Basil Honey
I've got to get this off of my chest. I care about bees. Like a lot. So much so, that when I have to write up the Links We Love at work each week I try to throw in one story about what's going on in the world of bees. It's gotten a little much […]
Holy Hock - Comte Grilled Cheese with Rosemary Ham and Pineapple with Smoked Sea Salt
So believe it or not, I got another job dealing with - you guessed it - cheese! I'm still at Saveur but I'm also slanging (yes, I used that word and no it's not illegal. What's pasteurized is supposed to be pasteurized. Promise.) my favorite milk-derived product at this super lovely little shop called Dépanneur […]
The Little Bit - Pimento Cheese Grilled Cheese Sliders
Marco Polo - Manchego Grilled Cheese with Roasted Corn, Pickled Jalapenos and Smoked Chile Butter
Alright I'm gonna make this quick, I've got a crowded train to catch and a sixer of bud to slam. I felt bad that I left my vegetarian buds out with my previous 4th of July post, especially since I just wrote about the plethora of opportunities for vegetarian BBQ. Because of this, I decided […]
All-American Pleasure Bender - American Grilled Cheese with Hotdogs and Asian Slaw
Happy early 4th of July dear readers! My favorite thing about this holiday is that you have the perfect excuse to lay in the sun, binge eat, and drink way, way, way too much, because hey dudes - it's America. I'm also super excited because it's my besties birthday. You might remember last year's incredibly […]
Khalcheesi - Game of Thrones Grilled Cheese with Iberico and Sausage Stuffed Baby Pepper
Warning: if you don't watch Game of Thrones, this post probably won't be that interesting to you. Just ignore my story, check out the ingredients, follow the pictures, and start watching Game of Thrones. Let's get things straight, I'm making a Khaleesi grilled cheese - stuffed with the ingredients that will one day mount the […]
Feta Grilled Cheese with Grilled Romaine Hearts & Red Onion
Now that I'm working at Saveur I get to spend my whole day around food. I absolutely love it. It's like a dream job that I never knew could be real, except it totally is! I am constantly taste testing, reading and writing about food, helping with shoots, and hanging out with some awesome people […]
