As our ultimate grilled cheese recipe makes clear ... the cheese congeal a bit before you dig in. When it comes to bread, Italian is the natural choice. Try to use stale bread if possible.

Preheat a grill to medium-high. Toss whole tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes until blistered all over, about 2 minutes. Brush tomatoes with ...