This is another very nostalgic sandwich for me…it conjures cozy memories of snow falling outside and a nice hot bowl of tomato soup to dip the sandwich in. (Or maybe that’s a Campbell’s Soup commercial…) At any rate, my Sims definitely ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches.

If you didn’t already know, the secret to making a perfect grilled cheese sandwich is buttering both sides of the bread. Secret #2: If you’re adding tomato, you need to sprinkle the tomato slices with a pinch of salt.

Here’s how to make a classic vegan grilled cheese and tomato sandwich.

Basic Vegan Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich

(Makes 1 sandwich)

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 2 slices of vegan cheese
• thinly sliced heirloom or vine-ripened tomato
• 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
• salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium-low flame.
2. Butter both sides of each slice of bread. (It’s a bit of a messy process, but it’s worth it.)
3. Layer one slice of bread with cheese and tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Then put the top slice on.
4. Place the sandwich in your hot skillet. Cook until the bread is nicely toasted on one side.
5. Flip the sandwich with a spatula and cover the pan with a lid. (If you don’t have a lid you can use a large plate.) Covering the pan will create a little steam, which helps the cheese melt.
6. Remove from pan when the second side is toasted and the cheese is melty. Slice in half diagonally, and serve.