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How to Make the Perfect Fondue with Leftover Cheese

How to Make the Perfect Fondue with L...

Leftover cheese? Unlikely! However, if you do find yourself with odd bits and bobs of brie, blue, and cheddar, don’t bin them. Instead, whip them into something delicious. But before you get to melting, consider this: Cheese is a viscoelastic material, meaning it has properties of both a liquid and a solid. How it responds to force and heat is what determines whether it melts well, stubbornly holds its shape, or turns into an oily puddle.

Tracey Colley | November 5, 2026

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DIY: Burrata

DIY: Burrata

Burrata—those pillowy sachets of fresh mozzarella with creamy centers—can be made the hard way, the easy way, and the cheat’s way in your very own kitchen.

Susan Axelrod | June 21, 2023
DIY: How to Make Marinated Feta

DIY: How to Make Marinated Feta

There are two categories of DIY marinated feta cheese: the “Oh NO! I forgot to make an appetizer!” marinated feta and the “Oh YES! I am so glad I have a jar in the fridge” marinated feta.

Susan Axelrod | March 19, 2023

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