Every holiday party needs some cheese. Anyone can mix cheeses and flavoring into a festive and "nutty" ball, surround it with crackers and have an appetizer to remember. Most recipes start with cream ...

4 slices of good-quality bread, such as a sourdough boule 12 ounces of mixed cheeses (see Note) Spread the soft butter evenly over entire surface of 1 side of each slice of bread. Layer cheese over ...

Oozy, gooey macaroni and cheese is just the kind of pure comfort we crave when the weather turns chilly. The rich sauce speaks to our childhood, and the variations allow home cooks to be creative.

It's easy to see why pimento cheese is open to so many variations: It's a basic spread, and it's one of those things that is vastly improved when made at home. Cooks can't resist tinkering. It's an ...