Today is a day to eat on the run. The Somerset Ridge Painters are holding their Carriage House Art Show today from 3 to 7pm. The Carriage House is a darling house attached by patios and wrought iron enclosed breezeways, to The Levee, one of Kansas City’s oldest bars. I remember going there as early 1965 and it was fun. It is located on 43rd Street between Main and Broadway, just north of the Plaza. It should be a fun afternoon….the Kentucky Derby will be on all of the huge televisions, and following the Art show and the Derby, a great band is playing. Come on in and spend the day with us.... It is party time!
Chipotle Grilled Cheese
4 slices very good white or wheat bread
2 teaspoons pureed chipotle chiles (I buy a can, take it home and puree the whole thing. Keep it stored in refrigerator to use as you want to….like when you are eating on the run!)
5 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
1 ripe tomato, sliced
thinly sliced red onion
cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
soft butter
Spread each piece of bread with thin coating of pureed chiles, or more if you like your sandwich really hot. Cover bottom slice with layer of cheese, tomato and onion slices and as much cilantro as you like. Top with second slice of bread and butter it. Place sandwich, butter-side down, in cast-iron skillet. Spread top piece of bread with butter as well and cook sandwich slowly. When golden brown on bottom, turn it over and cook on the other side. Covering pan will help melt cheese by the time bread is crisped and golden. Eat right away with something very cold to drink. Maybe a glass of Somerset Ridge Buffalo White! If you are using a thick layer of chipotle, you might want a glass of milk with yours!
If you want it open face as in my photo, grill each slice of bread with the toppings, then pop it under the broiler for a few seconds...watch it, they burn quickly if your broiler is super hot.
See you at the Carriage House!
