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You Need This Kimchi Grilled Cheese In Your Life

Hilary Deutsch

Tue, May 23, 2017

For those days when you’re in the mood for an …


For those days when you’re in the mood for an all-American classic (we’re lookin' at you, grilled cheese) but want to punch it up a bit, look to Ron de Guzman’s Korean-inspired riff. With alternating layers of spicy, scallion-laden kimchi and melty Havarti, this sandwich represents fusion cooking at its best. Just make sure to generously smear your brioche with butter—the crispy, griddled bread is what makes this sandwich sing. Get the recipe.

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Hilary Deutsch is digital media coordinator at the James Beard Foundation. Find her on Instagram and Twitter.