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Chicory Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Smoked Blue Cheese


A warm and nutty yet sharp vinaigrette brings out the toasted sweetness of smoked blue cheese, while allowing its rich paste to pop. The vinaigrette can be made in advance and rewarmed just before serving.

Gougères with Ossau-Iraty and Piment d’Espelette


Fresh and fruity Piment d’Espelette pairs with sweet, nutty, and floral Ossau-Iraty to give these classic cheese puffs an irresistible whiff of the French Basque region. The gougères are best eaten warm, but they can be made a few hours in advance and re-crisped in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes just before serving.

Rye Crispbreads with Labneh and Hot-Smoked Salmon


With a hint of sourness thanks to the rye, these thin, crispy crackers are the perfect foil for tangy, rich labneh and unctuous smoked salmon. The crispbread recipe makes more than you’ll need—store the remainder in an airtight container.

Roasted Harissa Chicken with Herbed Pistachio Goat Cheese


A zingy, flavor-packed goat cheese is slipped under the skin of this bird before harissa, a North African chile pepper paste, paints it a brilliant red and adds an extra kick of heat. Placed over a bed of fennel and carrots, the chicken keeps moist while the vegetables become infused with pan drippings during roasting. […]

Maple Cheesecake with Ginger Crust and Butterscotch Bourbon Apples


The warm flavors in this cheesecake are highly craveable and perfect for the colder months, making it an ideal winter dessert.

French Without Fuss: Easy, versatile galettes bring Gallic flair to the table


Easy, versatile galettes bring Gallic flair to the table

Endive with Blue Cheese, Pears, & Walnuts


Sweet pears and earthy walnuts are a natural match with creamy blue cheese. To make this quick and easy appetizer extra festive, seek out red endive for that pop of holiday color.

Spicy Skillet Eggplant Lasagna


Roasted eggplant slices are layered with spicy pork sausage tomato sauce and zesty ricotta flavored with red chili flakes and roasted garlic.

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