We have spent the last week in Missouri. We have seen bright sunshine, booming thunderstorms, sideways rains, and currently? A tornado watch for several areas, including BoCoMo (Boone County).
Everyone around me is used to this sort of thing, and therefore calm. While I am comforted by the fact that there is a tornado shelter directly across the street, I really don't want to have to experience a tornado. I have been in Missouri to hear the monthly siren test, and I don't really want to hear that ominous sound, either. Creepy indeed.
I could use one of these sandwiches right now - a good distraction.
For this sandwich I may have spent another mile on the treadmill, but it was worth every step.
One thing I craved when I could not have it, crunchy buttery toast. Another thing I craved? Tomatoes and cheese. Not having a fresh tomato in the house, I opted for salsa. Hey, it's close, right?
It's also good.
salsa cheddar grilled cheese
gluten and dairy free, vegan
2 slices gluten free bread
3-4 slices cheddar cheese (Teese)
2-3 tablespoons salsa of your choice
butter (Earth Balance soy free)
Butter both sides of bread. Arrange cheese on one slice, place both pieces of bread side by side on baking sheet, bake at 350 until cheese melts and bread toasts. Remove from oven, spoon salsa over cheese and cover with second slice of bread.
Straight up comfort food, indeed. This is a craving-satisfying combination.
Have you been in a tornado? Do you have extreme weather in your area?
*edited to add last night's conversation:
Kris: will we hear the sirens if they go off?
Jason: yes, we will hear them.
Kris: okay, goodnight...
Jason: wait, no we won't hear them - the next time they go off we'll be back in Portland.
Good Answer. Made me feel better, and probably my mom too, right mom? We are fine!
elsie rivers says
this is absolutely delicious! i had no salsa at home so i used garlic pasta sauce, and it was still amazing. maybe someday i'll try it with salsa too 🙂
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
The sandwich idea is kind of genius. I actually can't believe I've never heard of a nacho grilled cheese before...
And my favorite part of this whole post: For this sandwich I may have spent another mile on the treadmill, but it was worth every step.
Grandma Wrinkles says
what??? head, exploded. where DO you come up with it all?
DMW
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
Oooooohhhhh I hope you won't have a tornado on those remaining days! The sandwich looks nice, I love the colors!
Magic of Spice says
Tornado, yikes! Hope everything is OK!
This is such a fun idea...looks good 🙂
spabettiemom says
Raining frogs.......interesting....wish the next door neighbors frogs would hop over to our pond.......Yes mom was worried.....thanks for all the updates..I'll feel better when you guys have touched down at home. Next time I come over we'll make that sandwich!!!
Tommy says
oh and um, YUUUUUM
Tommy says
what's happenin mama, thinkin of you all. be safe XO
Pure2raw twins says
totally have to make this for Gary, he would love it!!!
can never go wrong with a good grilled cheese!