Fifty chef-created recipes—some classic, some boundary pushing—for America's favorite sandwich, the grilled cheese. A fresh take on the beloved American classic, from the classic white bread with American cheese to "The Champ" (a taleggio and short rib extravaganza); the "Johnny Pastrami," which combines pastrami with the bite and freshness of apple chutney; and "The Tomater" with creamy mozzarella and a sun-dried tomato spread. Featuring both common and elevated ingredients like brie cheese, poppy seed bread, olive tapenade, fig marmalade, smoked salmon, candied bacon, bourbon-glazed ham, and raisin walnut bread, these are recipes that invite you into new and uncharted grilled cheese territory. With notes on the best cheese and breads and pro tips for the best cooking techniques, this book has something for every taste and is guaranteed up your grilled cheese game.

“Clever versions of the American classic” from the James Beard Award winner for The All American Cheese and Wine Book (Publishers Weekly). Brie and apricot jam on a baguette; spinach and goat cheese on a croissant; blue cheese and fresh figs on crusty Italian bread: this is not your mother’s grilled cheese sandwich. In Great Grilled Cheese, cheese expert and award-winning cookbook author Laura Werlin presents fifty scrumptious grilled cheese and panini recipes that range from the traditional to the contemporary. In addition to the more inventive combinations, including grilled cheese for dessert, there’s always room at the table for the classics: grilled American on white, or apple, ham, and cheddar on sourdough. Werlin discusses techniques—nonstick versus cast-iron pan, whether to cover during cooking, how to use the ultra-popular panini machine. Maren Caruso’s tantalizing photographs perfectly convey the appeal of creamy melted cheese pressed between two slices of crisp, buttery bread. For cheese aficionados, parents whose kids insist on grilled cheese at every meal, and the kid in all of us who craves comfort food, Great Grilled Cheese will satisfy everyone’s cheese dreams.

From the grilled cheese champions—mouthwatering recipes for melty, satisfying sandwiches, plus macs, soups, pickles, sides, and more. Melted cheese between slices of toasted bread—it’s the ultimate in comfort food. After collecting multiple trophies at national grilled-cheese championships, Heidi Gibson teamed up with Nate Pollak to open The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen in San Francisco—which became a phenomenal success against all odds. In this book, the couple share dozens of unique, delicious recipes based on cheese and bread, and dozens more for tasty accompaniments from soups to tangy spreads to creative variations on mac and cheese. You’ll even find tips on choosing the best cheeses and breads and techniques for achieving the ideal melty golden-brown results every time. The classic Mousetrap is dripping with three kinds of cheese. The Piglet wows with its thinly sliced ham and sharp cheddar. And grilled cheese makes a great breakfast—just add an egg! Get tempting photos and recipes for: Green Eggs and Ham Grilled Cheese * Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese * Grilled Cheese Birthday Cake * Butternut Squash Soup * Muffaletta Grilled Cheese * Cubana Grilled Cheese * Mushroom-Gruyere Grilled Cheese * Bacon and Jalapeno Mac * Crab Mac * Kale Slaw * and so much more!

A must-have cookbook filled with 101 recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and sides, Great Book of Grilled Cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for the whole family! Using easy ingredients and even leftovers, discover endless possibilities for delicious grilled cheese sandwiches, plus the perfect side pairing. From deviled bacon grilled cheese to creamy tomato basil soup, included with each recipe is a charming introduction that captures author and chef Kim Wilcox's kitchen memories. Also included are contributions from celebrity TV chefs, including Brandon Frohne (Food Network's Chopped and Chopped Redemption, Travel Channel's Chow Masters & Secret Eats, and winner of Cooking Channel's Snack Attack), Chef Lisa Vanardo (Netflix's Sugar Rush), and others.

"Some of the recipes in this book appeared in 400 best sandwich recipes published by Robert Rose in 2011"--T.p. verso.

Silverton instituted many of these lighter menu recipes at her Los Angeles eatery, Campanile, the 2001 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant. Separate sections on spreads, condiments, and breads are accompanied by a list of suppliers. 41 full-color photos.

Grilled cheese sandwiches make the perfect easy meal! In this low-level title, young readers will learn about the various ways grilled cheese sandwiches are eaten around the world. A timeline and an origin map provide a visual aid as readers learn about the history of the sandwich, and recipe features will teach readers how to make their own perfect grilled cheeses.

The James Beard Award–winning cheese expert and author of Grilled Cheese, Please! shares fifty recipes that revolutionize everyone’s favorite macaroni dish. No one knows cheese better than Laura Werlin. In Mac & Cheese, Please!, she shares fifty classic and creative recipes organized by fun topics, such as Porky Mac & Cheese, Decadent Mac & Cheese, Lighten Up Mac & Cheese, Veggie Mac & Cheese, Party Time Mac & Cheese, and Breakfast for Dinner Mac & Cheese. There are even a few gluten-free options! Laura also includes mac & cheese fun facts and tips on achieving cheesy perfection every time. Mac & Cheese, Please! even includes an appendix with info on Laura’s favorite food trucks and restaurants that specialize in mac & cheese.

Turn up the heat, it's time to get cheesy! The cookbook Hot Cheese celebrates the magical combination of heat and cheese in over 50 recipes. Whether melted between crusty bread, baked until browned and bubbly, or fried for the perfect crunch-to-ooze factor, there are limitless ways to enjoy the thrill of hot cheese. • Includes no-fuss snacks, hearty and healthy-ish meals, and party favorites • Features twists on beloved classics and inventive, cheesy combinations • Filled with bright and stylish photography to satisfy any cheese lover Melt over delectable recipes like Easy Poutine, Smoked Gouda Chicken Cordon Bleu, and The Best Nachos in the World. This cheesy cookbook also features handy guides to throwing your own fondue or raclette party. • Filled with plenty of guilty pleasures, kid-friendly recipes, and crowd-pleasers, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves cheese and comfort food. • Good for newbie chefs, parents who cook for picky kids, and hosts who want to serve something they know everyone will enjoy. • You'll love this book if you love books like The Mac + Cheese Cookbook: 50 Simple Recipes from Home by Allison Arevalo and Erin Wade, QUESO! Regional Recipes for the World's Favorite Chile-Cheese Dip by Lisa Fain, and World Cheese Book by Juliet Harbutt.

Everyone loves a melted cheese sandwich – they are cheap, quick and easy to make, and don’t involve much cooking skills or special equipment. This book includes over 50 imaginative and delicious toasted sandwiches, perfect for hurried dinners, tight budgets, quick snacks or when you just don’t feel like cooking a big meal. Featuring a list of tasty bread suggestions, from filling sourdoughs and seeded multigrain to sweet brioche and fruity loaves, grilled sandwiches don’t need to be boring. Try a Bacon, guacamole and cheddar, Pulled pork and cheese or Corned beef with wholegrain mustard and gruyere. Meat-free delights include a Beetroot, rocket and goat’s cheese and a game-changing Kimchi and stilton that is to die for. They don’t all have to include cheese, either! A toasted Curry and mango chutney sandwich and a Peanut butter and honey will change the way you view this humble comfort food. And yes, there’s a whole section on sweet sandwiches that will have you drooling: Blueberries, honey and cream cheese, a Raspberry, Nutella and mascarpone, and, the most decadent of all, Roasted strawberries, brie and dark chocolate. Melted, grilled and piping-hot: it’s the only way you’ll want to eat a sandwich again.