Ingredients from my local Italian Market!
I live in “Little Italy”, a vibrant neighborhood in beautiful downtown San Diego. I have the luxury of walking to great Italian Restaurants and even have a great little neighborhood market that sell amazing Italian ingredients. It’s another rainy day in San Diego and suffice it to say I am loving it. I guess it’s my Scottish blood that makes me love the rain.
The market had a loaf of Black Olive Artisan Bread - baked fresh by Bread & Cie , a local San Diego Bakery. Along with this I selected some sliced Asiago Cheese, Fresh Basil, Roma Tomatoes and a delectable Spicy Sopressata (Salami) Salumi. I also picked up an amazing fig compote with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and a tube of Sun Dried Tomato Paste for use in future Grilled Cheese Creations! I find myself thinking of all the possibilities that make for a great Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
I sliced the bread and the Sopressata thinly then rolled & chopped a few fresh basil leaves. Using my tried and true olive oil in a non-stick pan, I placed two slices of the bread in the pre-heated pan and covered them with two slices of Asiago Cheese; covering the pan with a lid to melt the cheese faster. Once the cheese began to melt, I covered one side of molten cheese with the chopped basil and thinly sliced Sopressata. It dawned on me that a couple of slices of Roma Tomato would be the perfect addition. I flipped the other side on top and it was grilled to perfection!
The Finished Product!
Mmmmm.....
The inside....
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You’ve inspired me.
Today’s lunch = grilled cheese (Monterey Jack, Lacey Swiss and Gorgonzolla chunks) on Pepperidge Farm whole wheat, dipped in a delicious Tomato Bisque. And of course a splash of habanero hot sauce into the bisque for a nice bite. Deeeeelicious!!!!
Ooh and bacon bits! Lots and lots of bacon bits (not the fakey stuff)
Looking awesome as always!
Yummm…I now wonder how long I will be in the traffic to get to Little Italy from Carlsbad on a Friday night. Which beer did you pair (recommend) with this grilled-sani masterpiece?
Too funny! It was a great sandwich for sure. As for beer – I would go with a Saison style would be nice or my old standby IPA – which I personally love with anything. There are no rules – just enjoy what you eat & drink but buy locally produced food whenever humanely possible! Cheers!
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Thanks Heaps for the props on the Grilled Cheese sandwich. Stay tuned for more creations next week. Cheers!