Cute as a button, and not much bigger, these buttery, bacony scones are the most diminutive and darned good baked thing we’ve had in recent memory.

Fresh Whole Milk “Ricotta”
Remember that nursery rhyme about Little Miss Muffett sitting on a tuffet? We only recently realized how savvy that sassy gal was, relishing her whey.
- Quick Glance
- 30 M
- 2 H
- 18

Not-from-a-Box Macaroni and Cheese
Incomparably better than what comes out of a box, this mac n cheese is so darn good, it may even be better than what Mom used to make. Velveeta optional.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 7

Blue Cheese Dip
Tired of settling for an ordinary blue cheese dip that practically necessitates a search party to locate a stray chunk of cheese swimming in mayo? This one won’t disappoint.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 3

Mac and Cheese with Carrots
Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 19

Bibb Wedges, Radicchio, Endive, and Blue Cheese Dressing
Remember those insipid wedges of iceberg buried beneath blobs of bottled blue cheese dressing? This salad will erase all such memories.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 8

Warm Pear and Blue Cheese Tart
This tart, which sits squarely on the sweet side of things, is a lovely melding of cheese course and last course—and even lovelier with a generous pour of port.
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- 25 M
- 1 H
- 16

Stilton and Walnut Crackers
Perhaps the simplest precursor to a dinner party ever. Just make the savory shortbread dough, freeze it, slice it, and bake it at the very last second. You’re welcome.
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- 15 M
- 1 H, 10 M
- 6

Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
The quintessential summer sandwich, this stack is stuffed with grilled eggplant, bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini. Open wide.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 11

Leite’s Loves…Cypress Grove Midnight Moon Goat Gouda
Say hello to a sassy, grassy goat gouda–from the makers of Humbolt Fog–whose charms will seduce even the most stalwart foodies.

The Pioneer Woman’s (and Charlie’s) Favorite Lasagna
The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond divulges her simple recipe for lasagna in her new children’s book, Charlie the Ranch Dog. Woof!
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- 40 M
- 2 H, 15 M
- 8

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Crunchy Crumb Topping
This classic mac n cheese melds Cheddar and butter and milk before being baked to bubbling, crumb-topped, ridiculously indulgent goodness.
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- 25 M
- 1 H
- 23

Herbed Ricotta Dip with Vegetables
True story: This luscious little number inspired one toddler to dip and dunk his way through an entire bag of baby carrots. An entire bag. Behold, the power of the dipper!
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 6

Hog Island Grilled Cheese
This much-ballyhooed ‘wich from Hog Island Oyster Bar in San Francisco is stuffed with fromage blanc, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Harvarti. Talk about the stuff romance is made from…
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- 10 M
- 30 M
- 17

Baked Asparagus with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar
These spring spears, albeit buried beneath a behomoth amount of Parmesan, have made converts of even the most reticent veggie eaters.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 21

Prosciutto and Crottin Salad with Creamy Lardon Vinaigrette
This salad is a bit of an intrigue, what with the velvety goat cheese crottins cozying up to the salty and oh-so-velvety prosciutto. Shame!
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 3

Blue Cheese Tartine
A blur of sweet, smoky, creamy goodness, this tartine of sourdough, a schmaer of blue cheese, and a dribble of honey makes basic bruschetta seem humdrum.
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- 10 M
- 15 M
- 15

Goat Cheese with Honey
This little ditty is simplicity itself. Drizzle fresh, creamy goat cheese with a little honey and behold the loveliness of sweet, sweet synergy.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 2

Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Pecorino, and Prosciutto
Hate Brussels sprouts? Well, hate them no more. Here shaved sprouts are tossed with thin slices of pecorino and prosciutto and dressed with lemon and oil.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 4

Apple and White Cheddar Scones
These sweetly savory scones are insurgents of sorts, playing loose and fancy free with the flavor of a slab of Cheddar atop everyone’s favorite pie.
- Quick Glance
- 15 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 18
