More often than I would like to admit, I open the fridge and think: How can this be? How can there be nothing to make for dinner? Again.
A few nights ago this happened, but as I was closing the door, a spot of color — a few tablespoons of curried apple chutney in a jam jar — caught my eye and saved the day.
I had made the chutney, a mix of stewed apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, sugar, and curry a few weeks ago to pair with smoked gouda in a grilled cheese for a post over on the Wisconsin Cheese Talk blog. A spoonful of this sweet, tart, spicy condiment goes a long way, and the little that remained in the jar proved plenty for two good-sized grilled cheese made on peasant bread using my favorite Suzanne Goin technique.
You can find the recipe for the chutney and grilled cheese over on Wisconsin Cheese Talk.
Hope all is well, Everyone!
Smoked Gouda and Curried-Apple Chutney Grilled Cheese from Wisconsin Cheese Talk on Vimeo.
Liz says
February 5, 2015 at 9:24 amLove the recipes and the video. The colors are so vibrant. Great chutney recipe.
Trish @ Well Worn Fork says
February 5, 2015 at 12:40 pmThis looks awesome! Love the video 🙂
Alicia (foodycat) says
February 6, 2015 at 3:07 amDrooling here… that looks amazing!
alexandra says
February 6, 2015 at 3:17 amThank you, Everyone! xo
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
February 7, 2015 at 7:34 amOh man. I want this so badly. I love tucking a slice of apple or pear inside a grilled cheese. But apple chutney is just over the top awesome. Love it!
alexandra says
February 8, 2015 at 11:22 amOh, Liz, me, too! Apple + gruyere might be my favorite combo.
Jo Anne Assini says
February 7, 2015 at 2:04 pmJust made this for lunch!! No cilantro in the store yesterday, AND I only had confectioner’s sugar (due to my sugar addiction) but I forged on anyway! Used swiss cheese as there was no gouda to be found in the time I had. Despite this…delicious, sweet, sour, tart, crunchy, and easy!!
alexandra says
February 8, 2015 at 11:17 amYay! So happy to hear this Jo Anne! Glad to know that confectioners’ sugar works, and I bet swiss cheese was delicious. Yum!
dona says
February 15, 2015 at 5:32 pmyour recipes are amazing and the photos are outstanding as well! love your passion and thanks for sharing
alexandra says
February 16, 2015 at 6:18 amThank you so much!
Kathleen Mary says
February 4, 2017 at 4:21 pmMade this today with your gluten-free version of your Mom’s pheasant bread – delish. I also tried it with our local goat cheese which was wonderful, too. As always, beyond grateful.
alexandra says
February 5, 2017 at 1:08 pmSo happy to hear this, Kathleen! And so happy to hear from you. Hope you are well. Xo