Grilled Cheese: A New Twist to the Classic Sandwhich

Hello Fabulous Folks!

Grilled Cheese made with Chef Shamy Parmesan Cheese & Basil Garlic Butter

No matter what part of the country you grew up in, I can almost guarantee you ate grilled cheese sandwiches. In the South, we love grilled cheese, and on a chilly, rainy day, there's nothing better than grilled cheese with tomato soup.

Being the Southern Belle that I am, I wanted to dress up my grilled cheese sandwich with a little more flavor, and Chef Shamy Gourmet Parmesan cheese & basil garlic butter helped me do it. This little tub of heaven adds great flavor to grilled sandwiches, garlic bread, meats, seafood, veggies, potatoes, and more. This butter comes in a variety of flavors and can be purchased at Sam's Club (that's where I got mine), Costco, or click here to order online. 

Ingredients:
2 tbsp. Parmesan chees & basil garlic butter
2 slices bread
1 cheese singles (cheddar)
1 tbsp. shredded 3-cheese blend

Directions
Heat skillet on medium high to melt 1 tbsp. butter. Put cheese single atop one piece of bread and add to melted butter, let it brown for 1-2 minutes. Remove bread from skillet and sit on a plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp. butter to skillet. Top second piece of bread and return sandwich to skillet to brown the second piece of bread. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Happy Eating, and remember to be fabulous!

Delicious. Quick. Easy...who wouldn't want to make this!

If you're like me, your days are filled to the brim, spilling over into late evenings most of the week. Between work, family, and the demands of everyday life, finding time to prepare a meal, or even a tasty snack, can be challenging. It's so easy to just grab something on the go. But oftentimes that can be expensive, not to mention it tempts you to make choices that aren't always healthy.

One thing about Southern women; we know how to make find ways to juggle it all. Here's a quick and easy recipe that's delicious, quick, and inexpensive to make. The recipe for the mixture below is easy, and leftovers can be stored in the frig for a few days.

The dish can be served as a meal or curl up with a good book and enjoy it as a snack!

Be fabulous and enjoy!

Black bean and corn Quesadillas. Yum!!

Ingredients: (I don't measure, so just judge according to your taste)

8 inch flour tortilla (I use whole wheat. The taste is richer than the white)
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained and rinsed (or small bag of frozen corn)
Salsa (I use half a medium size jar)
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Generous pinch of brown sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw)
Cheese (I use Kraft shredded Mexican cheese blend)
1 tablespoon butter
Olive oil (enough to lightly coat the pan)

Pour olive oil in skillet and heat. Add onions and saute. Stir in black beans, corn, salsa, and sugar. Cook until thoroughly heated, then remove from pan and put mixture aside. Melt butter in a large skillet (medium heat), then place one tortilla atop melted butter. Sprinkle with cheese. Top black bean mixture evenly on cheese. Place another tortilla on top. Make sure to press the edges down with the spatula you're going to use to turn it. Let tortilla cook for a about two minutes on each side. Cut into rectangles and voila! Yummy!