Show Notes
News to us at Radiotopia, but there are some of you out there who have some really strong feelings about grilled cheese, almost enough for a whole separate podcast. What is it about this seemingly mellow, humble sandwich — a favorite of both small children and stoners — that elicits all this controversy? (It’s always the quiet ones.) Even if you don’t like grilled cheese, it’s worth listening just for Kenji’s genius lifehack involving sausage. PS - If you are Team Triangle (IYDKNYK), get yourself this rad t-shirt (100% of profits go to ACLU) PPS - for perfect grilled cheese, listen to this playlist
Recipes mentioned:
Deb’s Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (from Smitten Kitchen)
Deb’s Classic Grilled Cheese + Cream of Tomato Soup (from Smitten Kitchen)
Kenji’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich (from Serious Eats)
Kenji’s Good Grilled Cheese (from Kenji’s Cooking Show)
Kenji’s Late Night Chorizo Grilled Cheese (from Kenji’s Cooking Show)
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