Articles written by Polina Chesnakova
Polina Chesnkova is a Seattle-based food writer, cooking class instructor, and the author of Hot Cheese: Over 50 Gooey, Oozy, Melty Recipes.
A Happy Holiday Feast
Culture’s best tips, tricks, and cheese-filled dishes to make your holiday feast a festive success.
Ingredients Matter
Cultured butter, free range eggs – buying ingredients can be intimidating. We’ve broken down all the buzzwords to make your grocery shopping a breeze.
Gougères with Ossau-Iraty and Piment d’Espelette
These cheese puffs become even more decadent with fruity Piment d’Espelette and nutty Ossau-Iraty.
In Season: Grapefruit
Believe it or not, tart grapefruit and creamy dairy go togehter like peanut butter and jelly. Plus, panna cotta topped with a grapefruit compote!
The Ultimate Guide to Leftovers
An ultimate guide for (safely) dealing with all those Thanksgiving leftovers.
5 Cheesy Hand Pies to Try This Autumn
Take a look around the world and you’ll find that almost every culture has a hand pie. Here, we’ve taken a few classics and amped them up with cheese. So, break out that rolling pin and get to baking.
In Season: Parsnips
No, the parsnip is not just a “white carrot.” Crispy, cheesy Parsnip fritters with Gruyère make the perfect autumnal appetizer.
Apple Hand Pies with Cheddar Crust
A twist on the American classic, these mini apple pies marry sweet and savory with the addition of cheddar cheese in their flaky, buttery crust.
Cheese and Herb Sambousek
These Lebanese-inspired sambouseks are filled with a mixture of cheese and fresh herbs—the perfect addition to your next mezze spread.
Cornish Pasties with Stilton Dip
We’re keeping with tradition by filling these Cornish pasties with beef, potatoes, and onions—but a creamy Stilton dip adds an irresistible twist.
