Homegrown Tomatoes.

Cravings in COVID are real. We found this recipe in All Recipes that tasted award-winning. It replaced the fried cheese curds and corn dogs that we noshed on every August at the Iowa State Fair prior to 2020. Creativity in the kitchen wins the blue ribbon!

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

• 1 Tbsp. butter softened
• 2 slices Italian bread
• 1 Tbsp. prepared basil pesto
• 2-3 slices of cheese (Provolone, American, white cheddar, your favorite!)
• 2 thin sliced tomatoes

1. Heat skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on 1 side of both bread slices.
2. Spread 1 1/2 tsp. pesto on unbuttered side of 1 slice; transfer, butter side down to skillet. Top with cheese and tomato.
3. Spread remaining 1 1/2 tsp. pesto on unbuttered side of second bread slice; transfer, pest side down, to sandwich in skillet. Cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (reduce heat if needed to prevent over-browning).

Serves 1