Pears are in season, and what better way to celebrate this divine Fall fruit than with cheese? Next time you go to your neighborhood cheese shop, be sure to ask about these sheep, cow, and goat milk cheeses so you can enjoy them atop sweet, crunchy pear slices. Before a meal or after, these sophisticated duos will impress without being showy. Read more

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Today, Annie asked me for help. She's hosting a small party tomorrow night and wants to serve some nibbles. Since it will be after work, the amount of time she can devote to cooking is limited. Thus she needs some delicious, but easy appetizer recipes. I provided so many suggestions, I thought, why not share them? Here, you'll find my favorite shockingly easy hors d'oeuvre ideas. Read more

Instead of going out for a pricey meal on Valentine's Day, I suggest that you host a romantic dinner for two in the comforts of your own home. Make it special by setting the table, lighting some candles, and serving a meal that is decadent and delicious. I've searched through our recipes and selected a menu that's sure to please the meat-and-potato lover in your life. It's a four-course meal, so Read more

The crunchy chips, the melted cheese, the gooey toppings — I love everything about nachos. I'm so crazy about nachos that back in 2008, I created an original series that chronicled my love affair with them. Since I came up with this idea while eating nachos on Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I'd round up my favorite nacho recipes just in time for this year's big game. Be warned: these are not your Read more

While we enjoyed many exciting bites and spotted plenty of trends at the Fancy Foods Show, there was one food item we could not get enough of: cheese! The amazing array of cheese at the show is phenomenal, and although we tasted countless kinds, there are 10 special cheeses that stood out above the rest. If you come across any of them at your local market, we highly recommend you give them a try. Read more

Sometimes — especially during the holidays — a party comes together at the last minute. When this happens, it's nice to have a couple of impromptu appetizer recipes. Since I always have several types of cheese on hand, I've rounded up eight of my favorite cheesy apps. Although these recipes are quick and easy (and involve few ingredients), they are flavorful and scrumptious. I'd feel proud Read more

December is a time for edible gifts, festive lights, and fabulous parties. Since I never know who may stop by my apartment on their way home from Christmas shopping or before a spirited Saturday on the town, I'm always party ready. Not only does that mean keeping my house presentably clean, but I also have the previsions on hand to throw together a quick snackable spread. Here you'll find out Read more

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Did you know that October is National Pasta Month? Since no one can resist the glorious combination of pasta and cheese, I thought what better way to celebrate pasta than by rounding up our awesome macaroni and cheese recipes?! Last year we dedicated a whole 31 days to featuring our favorite mac and cheese variations. Here, we sifted through the numerous recipes to come up with 10 timeless dishes Read more