Grilled Cheese with Arugula + Roasted Red Pepper Spread

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Today I’m celebrating National Grilled Cheese month. Actually, as it turns out I’ve already celebrated it several times this month and I didn’t even know it. That’s because I just found out about this month-long celebration of melted cheese a few days ago. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not one of those food bloggers who’s organized enough to post recipes for each (okay any) of the food holidays, but this was one I couldn’t let pass by. Already this year I’ve missed National Popcorn Day, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day, and just yesterday National Garlic Day. No, I’m not making these days up. In fact, there is a National Some-Sort-Of-Food Day for every day of the year. Seriously. You would think since every day is a food holiday I could get it together just once to post something relevant. Nope, not happening. Fortunately for me, some food holidays last the entire month. April is also National Florida Tomato month and Soy Foods month…hmmm, think I’ll stick with grilled cheese. It’s unclear who decides these holidays. I wonder who declared February National Fiber Focus month, or June 5th Jelly-Filled Donut Day…and why? I guess it doesn’t matter because celebrating food is always a good thing. Even if it is something boring like fiber, or kind of gross like Weinerschnitzel day (September 9). TAW98666-001
I happen to love any dish that features melted cheese as a main ingredient, so an entire month of grilled cheese sounds good to me. Too bad I only have ten more days to celebrate. Speaking of celebrating, I think spring is finally here to stay so I thought it would be a good time to share some of the other things I love about April besides bread and cheese…

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Early purple flowers called Pulmonaria (ugly name, pretty flower) and wild Yellow Toad Liliesgrilled cheese1

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And Arugula…grown right here in Vermont. In fact, grown right down the road at Three Crows Farm. Gotta love spring! It was this fresh Arugula that provided the inspiration for my grilled cheese. The slightly spicy flavor of this crisp spring green pairs perfectly with creamy, nutty fontina cheese. TAW98598
I also added a roasted red pepper spread to the mix. If you’ve never made your own red pepper spread, or even roasted red peppers, you’re in for a treat. Not only does this spread taste amazing, but it is sooo easy to make. The peppers are broiled for about ten minutes until blistered and black then steamed under plastic wrap. Slide the skins off and puree with garlic and olive oil. That’s it. Couldn’t be simpler.TAW98613
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Hearty whole wheat bread, thick slices of cheese, a slathering of red pepper spread, and a generous handful of arugula- now that’s what I call a grilled cheese!TAW98657
A stack of cheeses…all grilled up.TAW98669-001

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9 Comments

  • What a delicious looking sandwich! I could eat that everyday! I can’t believe you are selling that beautiful home, but traveling in an airstream for 2 to 3 years does sounds pretty damn exciting! See the world while you can Darlin!

    • Ohhh…I wish I could eat grilled cheese everyday too!

  • This looks delicious!!!! I am definitely making this for lunch tomorrow 🙂

    • I made this for dinner last night…. and again tonight. So good!!!!

  • I’m in for celebrating a month of melty cheesy goodness like this! And that spread looks to die for.

    • The red pepper spread is pretty amazing. Also delicious on pasta!

  • Roasted red pepper spread…what? I am so into it. This might be the best grilled cheese… ever. Happy grilled cheese month!

  • Beautiful colours..and I could easily wolf down the whole sandwich!

  • I am growing arugula in my garden and I’m always looking for new ways to use it–I think I just found one. 😀 This sounds like the perfect lunch!

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