"Melted cheese and bread. Simple perfection.” For many, grilled cheese sandwiches dish ... Other breads to try? Country white, hearty wheat, oatmeal or – a favorite of Hall's – pumpernickel.

As my soup and pasta cooked on the stove, I began making the grilled cheese croutons. I placed four slices of bread on a cutting board, lightly brushing them with the melted butter. Per Garten's ...