Cheese
Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Two rimmed baking sheets and a hot oven mimic a giant panini press, making grilled cheese for a crowd a super quick and easy prospect.
By Anna Stockwell
Smoky Pimiento Cheese With Bacon
Great pimiento cheese is all about spice. Red peppers and hot sauce are essential to cutting through the richness of the cream cheese and cheddar.
By Todd Richards
The 1st Annual Epicurious Cookbook Awards
A cookbook that puts the sexy back into cheese. A book that qualms all that California FOMO. A collection of recipes that heal the heartbroken and sick. These books—and a handful of others—make up the stack of cookbooks that made the kitchen a better place in 2018.
By The Editors of Epicurious
The Hot and Saucy Photography of Melt, Stretch, & Sizzle
Tia Keenan's book takes her relationship with cheese to the next level.
By Soleil Ho
Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata
How do you get anyone (really, anyone) to eat kale and mushrooms? Layer them with toasted bread cubes and cover with Gruyère and Parmesan.
By Deb Perelman
Charred Steak and Broccolini with Cheese Sauce
Love cheesy broccoli casserole? Then go for this steak dinner, which mimics those flavors in a simple but elegant way with charred broccolini and a creamy Gruyère sauce.
By Anna Stockwell
Sheet-Pan Pancakes with Pear Compote
A swirl of cinnamon-spiced pear compote runs through these protein-rich pancakes.
By Joe Sevier
Vegetarian Skillet Stuffed Shells
This one-pan, stovetop-only pasta turns mushroom- and spinach-stuffed shells into an easy weeknight dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Ricotta Filo Cheesecake
Ravishing, like a fairy in a vast taffeta ball gown. The pastry will shatter, which is rather lovely, offering wisps of crispness with the soft, creamy cheesecake. This is lighter and less rich than most.
By nigel slater
Brodo di Parmigiano
This recipe makes deeply flavorful broth out of something that most people throw away: the hard rinds of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
By Linda Miller Nicholson
Cacio e Pepe Pie
In this extra cheesy, extra comforting meal, spaghetti pie meets an Italian classic: cacio e pepe.
By Molly Baz
Pumpkin-Maple Cheesecake Bars
The creamy flavors of cheesecake meet the fall flavors of pumpkin pie in these indulgent bars.
By Rick Martinez
Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan Crumble
A make-ahead Parmesan and panko crumble adds addictive savory crunch to this large-format holiday side.
By Rick Martinez
Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread
Serve this creamy and garlicky spoonbread hot out of the oven for a cozy cold-weather side.
By Anna Stockwell
10 Delicious Ways To Eat Burrata
Possibly the most glorious cheese you will ever taste.
By Gabriella Vigoreaux and Sarah Kagan
Baked Pasta alla Norma
This easy dinner packs all of the classic flavors of classic Pasta alla Norma—eggplant, tomatoes, and basil—into a pan with spaghetti, garlic, and Parm.
By Claire Saffitz
Broccoli and Garlic-Ricotta Toasts
Crispy roasted broccoli works just as well as an appetizer as it does a side dish when scattered over garlicky, ricotta-slathered toasts.
By Claire Saffitz
Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon–Sour Cream Topping
The caramelized flavor of bourbon and the tang of sour cream add balance to the rich, spiced filling of this cheesecake. Chopped pecans add a nutty dimension to the graham cracker crust.
Butternut Squash and Creamed-Spinach Gratin
Parmigiano-Reggiano and a generous dose of heavy cream transform butternut squash and spinach into a rich, bubbling gratin.
Parmesan-Roasted Butternut Squash
The best qualities of a gratin shine in this incredibly simple side dish: Pieces of sweet butternut squash and a flurry of salty Parmigiano-Reggiano meld with cream to form a warm, cohesive whole.
By Maggie Ruggiero