5 Cheesy Oven-less Recipes to Beat the Heat
It’s that time of year when the mere thought of turning on your oven can cause you to break out into a sweat. And with summer produce in full swing, minimal-intervention cooking is the way to go. Here’s a roundup of five of our favorite summer recipes that are quick to make, and won’t require […]
Clothbound Cheddar Pão de Queijo
This chewy Brazilian dinner bun comes together quickly in the blender and is best enjoyed the same day.
Plum-Colored Kale is the Versatile Veg of Autumn
The color purple reigns supreme in the world of modern kale. While myriad varieties of purple kale fill salad bowls, sauté pans, and snack bags, most fall into one of three categories: curly, flat, and dinosaur. The curlies are grown to be seen as well as eaten. The most popular is Redbor, which can grow […]
Fried Goat Cheese with Pistachio Dust, Pepper, and Vanilla Honey
These goat cheese balls have been on the menu for 15 years at Beau Owen's restaurant the Lazy Goat. Why are these little balls of goodness so appealing? “Their flavor profiles match so well together—the honey, the pistachios, and the goat cheese,” Owens says. “And let’s just be honest: anything that’s deep-fried is gonna be […]
Garída Saganaki
In Greek restaurants throughout the US, the “saganaki” most often found on menus is a pan-seared Cretan graviera cheese appetizer that arrives at your table in brandied flames as diners and servers alike shout “Opa!” This saganaki recipe, traditionally served in seaside tavernas throughout Greece, comprises fresh shrimp, tomatoes, and feta cheese that are roasted […]
DIY Crackers are Easy and Customizable
Crackers seem like a timeless cheese tray accessory. But since historians say cheese has been made since 8000 B.C. and crackers only date back to 1792, it’s a relatively new match. Looking to make a shelf-stable food for sailors, entrepreneur John Pearson of Newburyport, Massachusetts, combined a lot of flour with a little water and […]
Chef’s Dish: Southern Classics Meet Mediterranean Flavors at The Lazy Goat
Photographed by Paul Mehaffey Tucked up against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina, garners its fair share of accolades these days for its food scene, which is bubbling over with good places to eat—notto mention three James Beard Award nominees. But that wasn’t the case in 2007 when restaurateur Carl Sobocinski […]
One Cheese Five Ways: Clothbound Cheddar
Photographed and written by Jenny Bravo Clothbound cheddar is a cheddared cheese that, as the name suggests, has been wrapped with cotton cloth; a material that releases just enough moisture as the cheese ages to produce a firm rind and crumbly texture. It has long been thought that the method comes from the UK, although […]
Clothbound Cheddar and Dill Biscuits
A classic savory and flaky biscuit elevated with aromatic dill and earthy cheese.
Clothbound Cheddar Pumpkin Soup with a Crispy Onion, Ginger, and Chilies Garnish
Make this easy soup with butternut, acorn, or any similar squash from the farmers’ market, and be sure to enjoy it with the spicy crispy onion garnish. An immersion blender can be used instead of a countertop blender.
