The Thrill of the Grill

The best sandwiches lean on the craveable magic of warm, toasty, melty goodness.

I was a very cautious (i.e., picky) eater as a child, and on the infrequent occasions my family ate out, my parents would have to pick a restaurant that served one particular menu item for their highly particular child: a grilled cheese sandwich. Grilled cheese remains a favorite—although I’ve come a long way from being satisfied by the pairing of mild American cheese on buttered white bread grilled in the frying pan...