The Sugar Queen

Chloe's Sandwiches

GRILLED TOMATO AND THREE-CHEESE SANDWICH

What you will need:

  • Slices of sourdough or Italian bread

  • Extra virgin olive oil

  • Thinly sliced Colby, Jack and Cheddar cheeses

  • Sliced firm tomato

  • Pinch of chopped basil leaves

Preparation:

  • Coat a heavy skillet with non-stick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.

  • Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil.

  • Place cheese slices on half the total slices of bread, olive oil side down.

  • Place tomato slices on top of cheese, sprinkle very lightly with chopped basil.

  • Top with remaining slices of bread, olive oil side out.

  • Transfer sandwiches to skillet. Cook 1-3 minutes on first side, applying occasional pressure to the sandwich with a spatula.

  • Flip and cook another 1-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the bread is a golden brown. Cooking times may vary.

Serve warm.

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FRIED EGG WITH DILL AND CHEDDAR SANDWICH

What you will need:

  • Slices of sourdough bread, buttered and grilled beforehand

  • 2 eggs

  • A pat of butter

  • 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese

  • Pinch of dill

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  • Put a pat of butter into a hot frying pan or skillet.

  • When the butter melts, crack the eggs into it, close enough for their whites to merge.

  • Flip them carefully when the edges began to turn golden brown, then wait until the yolks firm ever-so-slightly.

  • Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper and a pinch of dill.

  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.

  • Scoop the eggs up with a spatula and put them on buttered, grilled sourdough.

Serve warm.

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