cheese

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with Rice Cracker Topping

Growing up in a Chinese household, I always found Asian rice cracker snacks stashed away in the cupboards. The subtle toasted rice aroma in these snacks made them irresistible to eat. As much as I ...

Whipped Brie with Honey & Chili Oil

A few weeks ago, I saw a video on Instagram of Myo Quinn making whipped Brie in a food processor, and I was immediately transfixed by the creamy texture of the cheese. The Brie looked so airy and ...

Kimchi and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Thank you to Safeway for sponsoring this post! Beer, cheese, and bread are some of my favorite food and drink in the world. That’s why I was very excited when Safeway invited me to Petaluma to ...

How to Make a Grazing Platter

Thank you Safeway for sponsoring this post! I am not ashamed to admit that I am one of those people who lingers at the snack table at a party. I can graze all day. That’s why when I’m hosting a ...

How to Make Paneer (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)

I fell in love with paneer when I was in college and ate my first saag paneer. It was one of the dishes I ate where I thought that meat wasn't necessary to make the meal more delicious. I loved the ...

Spiced Pan-Fried Paneer

One of my favorite things to order at Indian restaurants is paneer. It is a fresh cheese (i.e., not aged like parmesan) that is common within Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines. Paneer has a chewy ...

Japanese-Spiced Goat Cheese Ball with Pistachios

She doesn't know this yet, but I've already named my talented friend, Sarah, the Creative Cheese Officer (I swear I'll come up with a better title later.) She's a miracle worker with all the ...

Cheesy Shrimp Polenta Bites

It's so peaceful out here, and it is a welcome break from city life in California. I can't wait to be horseback riding for the first time later today, and I'll be sure to share photos from this ...

Smoked Gouda Smashed Potatoes

So when Mama Lin told me that I should store my potatoes with an apple, I thought it was another one of her old wives' tales. It turns out that piece of advice might not be so ridiculous ...

Three Cheese Fig and Onion Pizza

I won't sugar coat this---I suck at shaping thin crust pizza dough with my hands. There's no denying it. I try to give the dough nothing but TLC, yet this is what always happens: I end up with dough ...

Cheesy Broccoli Tots and Cheddar Onion Sauce

Disclosure: I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe challenge sponsored by Cabot Creamery and am eligible to win prizes. I ...

Five-Ingredient Fridays: Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Goat Cheese

What does it say about our society when we celebrate meat on meat? The turducken, pigs in a blanket, squid stuffed with pork, and pancetta wrapped pork. We're a carnivorous bunch. Prosciutto ...