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Articles written by Rebecca Haley-Park

Rebecca Haley-Park is culture's former editor and resident stinky cheese cheerleader. A native New Englander, she holds a BFA in creative writing from University of Maine at Farmington.

baked garlic shrimp topped with herbs and cotija

Garlic Shrimp with Cotija and Summer Herbs


Gambas al ajillo is one rich tapa—here, we’ve added zippy cotija to cut the oily mouthfeel. Serve crusty bread alongside the dish to sop up the garlicky oil.

Belper Knolle

Centerfold: Belper Knolle, A Statement Cheese


It’s a rock! It’s a truffle! It’s…a cheese! Meet Belper Knolle, a garlicky cheese from Switzerland that has a very earthy appearance.

meatballs stuffed with cheese in a smokey tomato sauce

Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs


A queso-filled version of Spanish albóndigas, these hearty mouthfuls are top-notch party food.

8 Spanish Cheeses You Need for Tapas Night


Get ready for tapas night with these 8 Spanish cheeses.

olives stuffed with fresh goat cheese, manchego, and herbs

Cheese-Stuffed Olives


Full of Manchego and fresh goat cheese, stuffed olives are an easy appetizer that’s perfect for a crowd.

a tapas spread with fried potatoes, cheese stuffed olives, cheesy meatballs, and garlic shrimp

What Are Tapas?


Here’s what you need to know about the supremely shareable Spanish snacks.

hands holding a burger topped with gruyere and caramelized onions

Here’s the Beef: Our Cheesiest Burgers Yet


Is there any better combo than cheese plus burger plus bun? We don’t think so. And here’s the best part: The basic formula can be endlessly adapted to suit nearly any preference, whether you’re mayo-obsessed, a seafood fiend, or a heat seeker. Here, we concoct five riffs on the classic cheeseburger—a French Onion Soup Burger […]

cheese and rum

Great 28: Cheese + Rum


Whiskey who? Rum’s wide variety means endless possibilities with cheese.

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