What’s not to love about grilled cheese? It’s crispy with melted cheese and takes only a few minutes to prepare. I personally like mine with a sprinkle of cumin and a dash of hot sauce and with tomato soup overflowing with fresh basil to dip it in.

Really, there’s no one way to prepare or eat this classic comfort food—but I still won’t accept that burnt grilled cheese that Andy’s boyfriend in “The Devil Wears Prada” movie made her.

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For designer Vania Romoff, it has to have more than one kind of cheese. She uses mozzarella for that magical pull, cheddar for sharpness and havarti for creaminess.

Another non-negotiable for her is butter—lots and lots of it. After all, butter helps give the bread a nice char not to mention a creaminess to complement the umami of cheese.

She also offers a pro tip. Don’t assemble your sandwich prior to grilling. Grill both sides—buttered, of course—on a buttered pan until your desired brownness is achieved. Only then should you layer the cheeses and assemble then grill a little more to melt the cheese.

Vania’s three-cheese grilled cheese is not complete without pumpkin soup: sauteed and spiced pumpkin that’s cooked in rich broth and cream. The finishing touch is pulsing the mixture to achieve a silky smooth consistency. The result is a creamy, velvety and hearty soup to go with your grilled cheese.

How do you like your grilled cheese?

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