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.
Curried Paneer Samosas
These crispy, fried pockets of paneer pack a punch of heat from a mixture of jalapeño, fresh ginger, and Madras curry powder.
Butternut Squash Frittata with Caramelized Onions, Sage, and Humboldt Fog
Peppery Humboldt Fog goat cheese brightens this warming, fall frittata made with onions, butternut squash, and sage.
Baked Camembert with Balsamic Strawberries and Pistachios
Balsamic-infused strawberries and vibrant pistachios elevate this gloriously rich and oozy camembert into a winning table centerpiece. To keep the camembert from oozing everywhere, bake and present the wheel in the wooden case it comes in. Serve with crusty baguette or oat biscuits for a decadent pairing that will have your guests “oohing and ahhing.” […]
Orecchiette with Peas, Pancetta, and Cypress Grove’s Truffle Tremor
Tangy and irresistibly heady, this truffled goat cheese elevates ear-shaped pasta studded with green peas and crispy pancetta. If you can’t find orecchiette, feel free to substitute it with another short pasta shape, such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle. Special thanks to Cypress Grove for sponsoring this recipe.
Shop Talk: Larry’s Market in Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Today, Wisconsin is famous for award-winning wheels, but—believe it or not—there was a time when artisan cheese was lacking in America’s Dairyland. In 1971, most cheese was the mass-produced brick variety, of which Larry Ehlers, a grocery store owner in Milwaukee, was not a fan. Seeking an edge in the supermarket industry, he traveled to […]
