After a long day of work with no time to cook and a sad-looking refrigerator, it can be tempting to order delivery for dinner. But after I thumb through the apps and finally figure out what to order, I shudder at the $35 total and can't go through with it. Because you know what? If I have bread and cheese on hand, I can make a melty grilled cheese sandwich in five minutes, and it'll taste better than any soggy old delivery order ever will. Keep reading for recipe inspiration and expert insight on the cheeses that'll upgrade your next GC.

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The best cheeses for grilled cheese

Senior reporter Caroline Bologna asked culinary experts, including professional cheese specialists (yes, we’re jealous of their jobs, too), to share their favorite cheeses for grilled cheese. Keep scrolling for some exciting options and combinations to inspire your next melty sandwich.

With meat prices rising, here are 6 cheaper proteins to buy right now

Even if you’re just an occasional carnivore, you’ve probably noticed that you’re paying about 20% more for meat than last year. A price increase that significant can make a big dent in anyone’s grocery and eating-out budgets, so we talked to food professionals about best bets for protein choices that won’t break the bank, from beans to ground beef.

Everything you need to know about the grated egg toast trend from TikTok

Hard boil an egg, grate it and put it on top of your avocado toast. It might sound simple, but the internet is going crazy for it.

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