We're replaying one of our favorite shows because it's perfect for all the chilly weather we've been having (and the GREAT TASTE crew is on the road).  Don't miss
the ULTIMATE Grilled Cheese
served with oven fries,
homemade ketchup,
and MUSIC! 

A grilled cheese sandwich is pure comfort food when it's made right.  No gluey white bread or American cheese on these babies-artisanal goodness through and through.

Not a part of the Ultimate Grilled Cheese episode, but a bonus for reading this blog post is the following recipe for Winter Tomato Soup because there isn't much that goes better with grilled cheese.

WINTER TOMATO SOUP (unbelievably simple and delicious)

Serves 4-6

1 28 oz. can Muir Glenn Diced Tomatoes

1 28 oz. can of San Marzano DOP Tomatoes (imported)

You can use a 28 oz. can of Muir Glenn whole tomatoes if you can't find the San Marzanos.

1/4 cup BioNaturae Tomato Paste

1/4 cup cream

Salt and fresh-ground pepper

Add some sprinkles of chiffonade of fresh basil (if available)

Empty cans of tomatoes into a heavy-bottomed pot.  Use a hand blender to blend just enough so there are still a few little chunks scattered throughout the liquid (or do this in a food processor before adding to the pot).

Add the tomato paste, salt and pepper.

Cook covered for 45 minutes on a low temperature so that the liquid is at a low simmer.

Add the cream and check for salt.

Cook another 15 minutes.

Check for salt and serve with a generous grind of fresh pepper.

Also, on the show, don't miss the added pleasure of listening to great music played by David and Carol Carlisle and Steve and Meret Giacomini.  They sang for their supper!

 GREAT TASTE serves it up Wednesday, 7-8 PM and the Friday rebroadcast from 7-8 AM.

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