Oprah fans, remember a few years ago when ‘Grown Up Grilled Cheese’ sandwiches were featured? No? Is it sad/weird that episode stands out the most in my Oprah memories?

Paired with tomato-basil soup and mixed greens, this comfort meal is best enjoyed on a rainy day.

Tomato Basil Soup
1 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 crushed garlic clove
2 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried oregano
3 tbsp cane sugar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

In a large pot on medium heat, add olive oil and sautee garlic and onion for about two minutes. Add crushed tomato, water, herbs and sugar then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings if needed. While soup is simmering, prep the sandwich fixings.

‘Grown Up’ Grilled Cheese
I made a sandwich with sprouted grain bread for Court and I had a quesadilla.

First, I smothered the bread and wrap with hummus, then added layers of cheese, followed by thinly sliced apple, sauteed onion and fresh basil.

Sandwich suggestions:

Light Havarti Cheese
Shredded Cheddar
handful of fresh basil leaves
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, and sauteed
basil pesto hummus
pinch of dried sage
pepper

Grill until gooey, and dig in!

What are some of your go-to comfort meals? Are any of them childhood favorites?

For me, grilled cheese and tomato soup, pumpkin pie, buttered toast and hot chocolate, baked mac and cheese are the first things that come to mind.