Virginia Willis for culture: the word on cheese
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Willis is an American chef, baker, writer, and content creator, whose work focuses on American, Southern, and French cuisine.

One Cheese, Five Ways: Pimento Pride


Shredded cheddar, tangy pimento peppers, and plenty of mayonnaise make this cheesy spread irresistible

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Stuffed with Pimento Cheese


Crackers are mashed-up with shredded cheddar, pimentos, green onions, and crispy celery, in homage to another favorite pimento cheese concoction.

Pimento Cheese Straws


Southern-style cheese straws are savory shortbread, made of butter, flour, and cheese. This recipe gets pimento cheese added to the mix.

Hot Baked Pimento Cheese Dip


This is decadence—pure, unadulterated, middle-American decadence. Add cream cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.

Pimento Cheese Tomato-Herb Pie


Pimento cheese and vine-ripened tomato is one of summer’s best culinary combinations, like buttery lobster rolls and flame-licked burgers on the grill.

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs


You can’t get much more Southern than deviled eggs. The secret to these deviled eggs is butter, a culinary school tip that takes this Southern staple from delicious to sublime.

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