"If, as Werlin avers, "grilled cheese, the movement, has arrived," then Werlin is its obvious leader." --Syndicated columnist Marialia Calta
Oooey, gooey ribbons of delectable melted cheese sandwiched between butter-crisped slices of sourdough, wheat, rye, and even focaccia and croissant, combined with favorite foods such as bacon, pequillo peppers, guacamole, seasonal veggies, caramelized onions, pears, herbs, and so much more--what is there not to love about the modern grilled cheese?
Inside Grilled Cheese, Please, award-winning cheese expert Laura Werlin presents 50 recipes that elevate the classic grilled cheese sandwich to a culinary center-of-the-plate meal changer through innovative and delicious recipes such as Say Ole (Two Cheeses, Guacamole, Bacon, and a Corn Chip Crust); Brie, Mozzarella, and Sauteed Pears with Blue Cheese Butter; and Cheddar, Chorizo, Apples, and Pickled Onions on Ciabatta. The recipes are divided into seven chapters that are arranged by topics such as Grilled Cheese on the Go, Ethnic-Inspired, Meat and Cheese, and Veggie and Cheese among others. Grilled Cheese, Please features full-color photography, along with sections highlighting the best cooking techniques, melting cheeses, and other "best" grilled cheese insights, as well as a list of restaurants, stands, and mobile trucks across the country where grilled cheese is the focus, not the side dish.
Perfectly timed to coincide with National Grilled Cheese Month, Grilled Cheese, Please encourages melted cheese enthusiasts to expand their grilled cheese horizons by enjoying these riffs on the original and in the process become seduced all over again by the velvety goodness found within.
About the Author
Laura Werlin is a highly respected authority on cheese. As the author of four books on the subject, each of which have been honored with an award, including a James Beard, IACP, and the World Gourmand Award for Best Cheese Book for her classic, Great Grilled Cheese, Werlin is frequently invited to lead professional--and consumer-level seminars and classes at events, including the prestigious Food and Wine magazine Classic at Aspen, the Santa Fe Wine ∧ Chile Fiesta, and The Cheese School of San Francisco. She is also often asked to judge food and wine competitions across the country, including the American Cheese Society annual cheese competition and most recently the Grilled Cheese Invitational in Los Angeles.
Industry Reviews
"...gourmet updates of this childhood favorite are easy to make (as always) and feature yummy ingredients like gooey French cheese, raspberry jam, chocolate chips and challah bread!" (Woman's World) "It's tough to beat the classic American cheese-on-white bread, but leave it to cheeze wizard Laura Werlin to expand, beautifully, on the topic." (Denver Post) "The only thing more satisfying than an oozing, melty grilled cheese sandwich is, of course, more grilled cheese sandwiches. San Francisco food writer and James Beard award-winner Laura Werlin knows that best of all." (Jackie Burrell, San Jose Mercury News) "Then there's her grilled cheese with andouille, made with both extra-sharp cheddar (for flavor) and Monterey Jack (for meltiness). They're the kind of recipes any cheese fanatic might dream about." (Kate Heddings, Food & Wine) "James Beard Foundation Award-winner Laura Werlin turns a love of grilled-cheese sandwiches into an art form. 'Grilled Cheese Please!' offers a load of useful information about the craft and technique behind a well-made sandwich, and a generous selection of alternatives from the global table." (Joe Crea, Cleveland Plain Dealer) "If, as Werlin asserts, 'grilled cheese, the movement, has arrived,' then Werlin is its obvious leader." (Marialisa Calta, The Detroit News)
