Cheese
Carne Asada Cheese Fries
Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce.
By Rhoda Boone
6 Recipes to Help You Keep That Healthy Eating Resolution
Studies show people abandon their New Year's resolutions right about now. But you're going to stay strong all weekend. And these healthy recipes are going to help.
By Tommy Werner
3-Ingredient Microwave Cheese Sauce
This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter—the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.
By Rhoda Boone
Cauliflower-Carrot Cheesy Tots
Cauliflower and carrot—in place of the usual potato—add sweet, vegetal flavor and a good dose of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to this irresistible play on tater tots.
By Katherine Sacks
A Beginner's Guide to Mexican Cheese
Diana Kennedy shares the scoop on Mexico's most popular cheeses and dairy products, including Cotija, queso fresco, and añejo.
By Esther Sung
7 Things You Didn't Know About Easter In Italy
It's not exactly a secret that Easter is a major holiday in Italy.
By Epicurious Editors
Figs-in-a-Blanket
Spicy, honey-glazed figs and creamy goat cheese are baked in puff pastry in this fun vegetarian play on pigs-in-a-blanket.
By Rhoda Boone
Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs”
Forget about hot wings—these spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a meatless take on your favorite party snack.
By Katherine Sacks
Five-Cheese Pimento Cheese
Complete your Super Bowl snacking lineup with this addictive five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread.
By Shai Sevier
The Ultimate Nacho Generator
Mix and match your way to a winning Super Bowl snack strategy with 10 takes on chips, cheese, and—of course—all the toppings.
By Kelly Senyei
Paneer and Broccoli Masala
Frying the paneer in a little oil before stirring it through the masala not only makes it crispy—it also adds loads of flavor.
By Anjali Pathak
Instant-Pot Italian Chickpea Stew With Pesto
Chickpeas are the basis for this savory Italian stew, which gets an extra kick from a spoonful of intensely flavored pesto at serving time.
By Janet A. Zimmerman
Instant-Pot Red Chicken Enchiladas
These pressure cooker enchiladas are all about the tortillas and the ancho chile sauce. Shredded chicken and cheese round out the Mexican-American favorite.
By Janet A. Zimmerman
Mandarin Orange Napoleons
Chinese five-spice powder, sprinkled throughout the layers of phyllo dough, and an orange–cream cheese filling give this dessert a wonderful aroma.
Navy Bean and Escarole Stew
Pleasantly bitter escarole adds balance to a rich vegetarian stew brightened with feta cheese and green Castelvetrano olives.
By Claire Saffitz
Cheesy Sesame Phyllo Bites
Not feeling the squares in this phyllo bites recipe? Use a pizza cutter to cut crackers into any shape you like!
By Andy Baraghani
Cheese Fondue With Beer and Bourbon
Ah, Babybel cheese, the fancy French chef’s secret weapon for fondue—it keeps the molten mixture from separating, and its unassuming flavor lets the Gruyère shine.
By Ludo Lefebvre