What is an ultimate grilled cheese to you? Is it simply the addition of tomato or a side of tomato-based soup? Does sliced avocado elevate this humble sandwich to ultimate status? Is adding bacon and calling something "ultimate" a total cop-out yet? (No.)
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Beer, Bacon and Cheddar Bread Recipe
Sometimes gluttony, instead of necessity, is the mother of invention. Case in point, my recipe for beer, bacon and cheddar cheese bread. While I’ve always loved my recipe for beer bread (I embrace pretty much anything that has alcohol in it), I’ve always thought it lacked something, but I couldn‘t put my finger on it. So a few days ago, in a gluttonous stroke of genius, I decided to throw all...
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Time

Wisconsin's Cheese Business Goes Green
In a state with about 1,200 certified cheesemakers — many are master cheesemakers and known for award-winning fromage — the competition to turn out excellent cheese is stiff. Putting an eco spin on the production process is one way these Dairy State cheesemakers stand out.
There are some solid examples of how the state’s cheese industry infuses...
Simple Shrimp and Grits Recipe
This recipe for creamy, cheesy grits topped with marinated shrimp hails from heralded, no-frills Miami eatery Bulldog Barbecue, owned by Chef Howie Kleinberg. This recipe for two is easy to make, fancy-looking, and incredibly delicious.
Basic Mac-n-Cheese Recipe
At Food Republic, we aim to provide you with recipes that even a kitchen rookie can master, thus our category called “The Basics.” These are dishes we feel every cook should have a strong grasp of before venturing on to tackle more intense and advanced recipes. The best culinary schools in the world work in much the same way. You start by learning basic knife...
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