Burrata with Asparagus1/19
A ridiculously rich, unthinkably creamy kin to mozzarella, burrata brings understated bling to every little thing. Prepare to swoon.
Chili Cheese Fries2/19
Honest grub with demolish-the-entire-panful-while-standing-at-the-counter allure. Grab some napkins.
Molletes3/19
We may not know how to pronounce this insanely satiating comfort food fix, though we've certainly mastered tucking into it.
Apple and White Cheddar Scones4/19
These sweetly savory scones take the traditional sweet and savory intermingling of apple pie and Cheddar and make it portable and pastry perfect.
Baked Ricotta5/19
Entertaining gets no simpler than this rich, creamy, indulgent, elegant cheese spread made from three ingredients. Tasting is believing. Go on.
Smoked Cheddar Cheese6/19
Remember those wee rounds of shrink-wrapped smoked Cheddar from holidays past? This will banish the memory forever.
Pigs in a Blanket7/19
Without further ado or feigned guilt, allow us to reacquaint you with a long-lost childhood friend.
Mac and Cheese Canapés8/19
Fancy schmancy mac and cheese canapés? Why not? Plop these lovelies on a silver platter or into a waiting lunch box.
Best Burger9/19
Brisket, short ribs, and chuck. When melded in just the right proportions, they turn out the most luxe made-from-scratch burger we've experienced.
Goat Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Thyme10/19
Words sort of escape us when we attempt to describe just how simple, stunning, and scrumptious we find this dish. Just...wow.
Bite-Size Bacon and Cheese Scones11/19
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.
Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers12/19
These can't-stop-eating-them crackers boast actual aged Cheddar cheesiness. Stain-your-fingers faux Cheez-It-ness just can't compete.
Bibb Wedges, Radicchio, Endive, and Blue Cheese Dressing13/19
Remember those insipid wedges of iceberg buried beneath blobs of bottled blue cheese dressing? This salad will erase all such memories.
Stilton and Walnut Crackers14/19
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.
Hog Island Grilled Cheese15/19
This much-ballyhooed 'wich from Hog Island Oyster Bar in San Francisco is stuffed with fromage blanc, Gruyère, Cheddar, and Havarti. Talk about the stuff romance is made from...
New York–Style Cheesecake16/19
How do you define a true New York-style cheesecake? A sweet graham cracker crust cushioning a smooth, rich, moan-inducing filling with a lemony lilt. In other words, this recipe.
Blue Cheese Tartine17/19
A blur of sweet, smoky, creamy goodness, this tartine of sourdough, a schmear of blue cheese, and a dribble of honey makes basic bruschetta seem humdrum.
