Snack like a cheesemonger with staples that’ll make your cheese pairings shine.
Eating cheese? Love. Eating cheese with all kinds of accoutrements? Love even more.
Your kitchen isn’t complete without these pantry heroes that’ll take pairings to new heights. Browse our curated list below and stock up—your future self will thank you.
Meat, Fish, & Pâté
Skipjack Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil by Ati Mantel
For your next lunch, ditch Chicken of the Sea. You deserve these hand-cut tuna fillets packed in Portuguese olive oil.
Mousse de Foie de Canard au Porto by Three Little Pigs
Turn to Three Little Pigs for your foie gras and pâté needs. The brand has tons of standouts, but we like the Duck Liver & Pork Mousse with Port Wine for its silkiness and affordability.
Vegetable Pâté by Alexian
Keep Alexian’s Pâté de Campagne on deck for holiday entertaining or the occasional girl dinner with a crusty baguette and glass of wine.
Dry Cured Black Truffle Salami by Charlito’s Cocina
This salami is one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, so you know it’s *chef’s kiss.*
Zab’s Hot Honey Salami Stick by Schaller & Weber
Schaller & Weber has an excellent range of sausages, salamis, and pâtés, but the portability and craftsmanship of its salami sticks are noteworthy. We like the sweet heat of Zab’s Hot Honey Salami Stick. They also make nice cocktail garnishes for a meaty nightcap.
Uncured Pepperoni by Fra’Mani
Fra’Mani has won numerous awards for its meats. Pick up a pack of sliced pepperoni to enjoy with provolone. (Or buffalo mozzarella, as the brand recommends.)
Traditional Prosciutto by Volpi
Nothing beats a salty prosciutto. Luckily, Volpi makes it accessible and pre-sliced: the ultimate midnight snack with mozzarella.
Condiments & Spreads
Lunch Mustard by Maine Beer Company & Raye’s Mustard
This zippy condiment is made with mustard seeds bathed in Maine Beer Company’s Lunch IPA. Have it with pretzels and cheese or slather it on a cheeseburger.
Zhug by Blank Slate Kitchen
Zhug, a tangy Middle Eastern condiment similar to chimichurri, adds kick to any Mediterranean dish topped with feta or halloumi. Murray’s approves—a merchandiser called it the “hit at my last dinner party.”
Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Piro
A quality olive oil is a must for any pantry. Piro delivers with its specialty early harvest extra virgin olive oil that’s won a slew of awards on the international scale, from New York to Japan.
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP “Affinato” by Giusti
If you’re looking to elevate dishes, don’t use just any old balsamic vinegar. Giusti’s is the real deal, made solely with local grapes and no added sugars or coloring.
Caramelized Onion Jam by Divina Market
This jam is sweet and savory, upgrading any grilled cheese sandwich or transformed into an easy French Onion Soup.
Fig Spread by Dalmatia
No dessert in the house? Try this fig spread, some Gruyère AOP, and a hot honey cracker from NUFs. Heaven.
Crunchy Garlic Chili Crisp by Hotpot Queen
Spice up your life (and mac and cheese) with this chili crisp.
Caramel Honey + Cayenne by Primo
Our go-to hot honey has the consistency of caramel with a pinch of sea salt. It pairs well with Jasper Hill Farm’s Bayley Hazen Blue.
Truffle Salt by The Truffleist
You’ll have the best roasted potatoes at the potluck when you cover them in this umami-packed sel gris and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Salted Caramel Kaya by Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen
A drizzle of kaya—a Malaysian coconut jam—adds oomph to any bowl of ice cream or piece of buttered toast.
Honey for Cheese by Savannah Bee Company
“It was really trial and error—like ‘this blend really goes well with cheese,’” says Savannah Bee CEO Ted Dennard on the making of this premium honey blend. Even if it was a happy accident, we can testify that this honey does go well with blues and goudas.
Chocolates, Biscuits, & Crackers
Potato Chips by Bonilla a la Vista
You can find these clean potato chips that are crisped by olive oil in bars across Spain. (And now, your kitchen.)
Gift Box Sampler by Effie’s Homemade
Effie’s buttery oatcakes come in a variety of flavors such as corn and hazelnut. Why not try four at once with this gift box for just $29.99?
Olive Oil & Sel Gris Sourdough Flatbread by Rustic Bakery
Subtle, yet anything but plain, these sourdough flatbreads by Rustic Bakery enhance cheese without overpowering it.
Sweet Olive Oil Crackers by Ines Rosales
Ines Rosales’ crackers are made for cheese; the original ones can be paired with blue cheese and honey, Smoked Paprika with manchego, and so on. They also boast a satisfying, oven-baked crunch.
The Fine Cheese Co. Toast for Cheese: Apricots, Pistachios & Sesame Seed
Thin, crisp, and studded with visible apricots, pistachios, and sesame seeds, these artisan toasts strike the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and nutty crunch. Hand-baked in Bath, England, they’re an elegant pantry staple—built to elevate cheese and irresistible enough for stand-alone snacking.
Dark Chocolate by Venchi
Artisanal cheese requires artisanal chocolate that can match. This 60% dark chocolate bar is floral and fruity—perfect for chocolate fondue.
Fruits, Nuts, Pickles, & Olives
Premium Blue Cheese Olives by Shaft’s
No martini is complete without the perfect olive, and that’s just what Shaft’s makes: a green olive stuffed with top-tier creamy blue cheese.
Philly Dilly Deli Pickles by Fishtown Pickles
Seeking a classic pickle that’s anything but basic? Then put a jar of these on your fridge door.
Variety Fruit & Nut Bundle by Ziba Foods
Hailing from Kandahar, Afghanistan, these fruits and nuts are tasty additions to future cheese boards. P.S. Once you’ve had the sun-dried raisins, you won’t go back to the ones you were eating before.
The Classic Candied Pecans by Fortune Favors
These addictive toasted pecans complement plenty of cheeses, but can also be sprinkled on salads, breakfast parfaits, or desserts.
Giardiniera by Kitchen Garden Farm
Vinegar, spice, and everything nice—what more do you need in a pickle mix?
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