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Some Like It Hot: Feel the Burn with Spicy Cheeses


Cheese has become a vehicle for America’s infatuation with spice

orange-almond tart

Orange-Almond Tart


Almond meal and fresh rosemary mixed into this tart-crust add body, fragrance, and flavor

shrimp and cashew curry

Shrimp and Cashew Curry


This dish uses ground cashews as the base for a rich, spicy sauce. Lime juice squeezed in at the end makes flavors pop

muhammara

Muhammara


Woodsy toasted walnuts lend a sturdy backbone to this super-savory dip

boozy blondies

Boozy Blondies


Turn white chocolate-macadamia nut cookies into brownies . . . and add bourbon for the win.

Shaved Brussels sprout salad with hazelnuts, cheddar, and apples

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts, Cheddar, and Apples


Crunchy, raw Brussels sprouts meld with brothy cheddar, earthy hazelnuts, and sweet apples in this make-ahead salad

mascarpone-glazed sticky buns

Mascarpone-Glazed Sticky Buns


Fragrant, toasted pecans star in these cheese-gilded treats

cranberry-pistachio biscotti

Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti


Almond extract gives these crisp cookies a double-nut flavor

orecchiette with beets and peas. photograph by Evi Abeler

Orecchiette with Beets and Peas


This vibrant vegetarian-friendly pasta dish is as delicious and satisfying as it is beautiful. Add the crottin at the end of cooking to ensure the cupped pasta will capture plenty of barely melted cheese

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