Semolina Fig Focaccia
Sweet pockets of soft fig dot this bread, making it a great partner with hard, salty cheeses such as aged pecorino and a selection of charcuterie, including silky prosciutto. I like to serve it cut into individual squares to frame whatever I’m serving with it.
Rye Walnut Aniseed Loaf
This wholesome loaf is based on a French recipe for walnut bread, pain aux noix. Traditionally it is paired with Roquefort, but the addition of porter makes this dense, tangy loaf even more cheese friendly. I also like a caramelly aged Gouda with it. Halve the recipe to make one loaf, or tightly wrap and […]
Olive Oil Flatbreads with Provençal Herbs
This recipe is a twist on Spanish olive oil crackers, known as tortas de aceite. The herbed sugar-salt mix creates a sweet and salty crackly caramel surface in the high heat of the oven. The flatbreads are irresistible on their own but would pair well with an oozy Camembert.
Marinated Baby Artichokes
These marinated artichokes, inspired by the America’s Test Kitchen DIY Cookbook, are incredibly luscious and versatile. You can use them as an accompaniment for a cheese plate, an addition to a pasta dish, a topping for pizza, or simply eat them straight from the jar.
Hazelnut, Ricotta, and Lemon Pesto
This unique, yet versatile pesto recipe from Bon Appétit does as well tossed with pasta as it does alone, slathered on a slice of baguette.
Buttermilk Oat Crackers
Inspired by the many packages of rustic handmade crackers lining the shelves of our local specialty cheese market, we’ve come up with a yummy batch of our own—at a fraction of the cost. Not only are they tastefully thrifty, but these homemade crackers can also be cut into any size or shape, using a knife […]
Breakfast Spread with Comté, Fig and Walnut Jam, Bread, and Fruit
Get out of your morning rut with this healthy and easy breakfast! Arrange slices of Comté on a plate or platter and serve them with fresh bread, homemade Fig & Walnut Jam and fruit. The Fig & Walnut Jam is quick and easy to make, and it’s wonderful with the flavors and aromas of Comté […]
Ugly Goat Milk Company Fudge
What’s more decadent than traditional fudge? How about handcrafted fudge made with fresh goat’s milk? Michael Amen, founder of Ugly Goat Milk Company in Parker, Colorado, shares his recipe— passed down from his great-aunt—which has earned a cultlike following in the four years he’s been making it on his farm. The sweet treat is a […]
Hungarian Cheese Dumplings (Túrógomboc)
These dumplings can serve as a dessert, or a light meal. They are often served with a sweetened sour cream sauce. Although it is not traditional, they are also great with strawberry compote. Serve with powdered sugar.
Cranberry-Lime Napoleon
All the components for this multilayered dessert can be prepared ahead of time; assemble the dessert about an hour before serving.
