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.
Parmesan and Pureed Greens Soup
Umami-laden parmesan broth serves as the base of this light greens soup, which can be served in shooters as a fun party starter
Guinness Goat Cheese Whoopie Pies
Dense chocolaty cakes bookend sweet, citrusy chèvre filling in these Goat Cheese Whoopie Pies
Croque-Monsieur Sandwich
The Croque-Monsieur is a French riff on a grilled cheese; here made even easier by swapping in cool crème fraîche for béchamel sauce
Orecchiette with Crème Fraîche
Creamy, bright, and oh-so-comforting, this simple orecchiette with crème fraîche pasta dish can also be made with fresh or frozen tortellini
Skirt Steak with Avocado-Crème Fraîche Sauce
Spicy seared skirt steak with garlic and chipotle cools off with a rich avocado-crème fraîche sauce for a meal that comes together in minutes
Crème Fraîche Baked Sweet Potatoes
Smooth, creamy, smoky, and snackable, these Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes may be served as an appetizer, snack, or main course, depending on how you slice ’em
Sticky Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Crème Fraîche
This warmly spiced Sticky Gingerbread Cake is a fine addition to any holiday dessert spread, especially when accompanied by slightly sour, crème fraîche-kissed whipped cream
One Cheese, Five Ways: Get Fraîche
Brighten up a dreary winter’s day with recipes featuring zesty, buttery crème fraîche
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ham, mustard, preserves, cheese, and bread – our take on the Monte Cristo is a cheese board in sandwich form, featuring savory alpine-style cheese
A Sappy Medium: Maple and Cheese
Consult the flavor spectrum of maple syrup to create unusual salty-sweet pairings with maple and cheese
