What Makes Cheddar Cheese Sharp?

The nutty tang is so good. (By Roxanne Webber)

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types. (By James Norton)

Cheez-Its Still Doin' It for Me

This week’s mission: candy-bar themed cookies, and new cheese flavors of Cheez-Its. (By James Norton)

Deli Creations and Salad Spritzers

This week’s mission: personally assembled fake deli sandwiches and the Binaca of salad dressing. (By James Norton)

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack. (By James Norton)

Venial Vegetable Trickery

This week’s mission: a snack mix with Cheerios, and frozen vegetables with health claims. (By James Norton)

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers. (By James Norton)

2009 Presidential Inauguration Menu

Celebrate with food inspired by Barack Obama’s favorites.

Soy Cheese That Isn't Hateful

This week’s mission: shelf-stable chili and fake cheese fragments. (By James Norton)

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move. (By James Norton)

Cheesy Chips Mellow Out

This week’s mission: A subtler take on a corn chip favorite, and a terrific “natural” fruit drink. (By James Norton)

A Dash of Guinness

Cooking with Ireland’s famed brew. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Basics: How to Make Chicken Quesadillas

A simple Mexican appetizer or light meal.

Beer and Cheese

Forget wine: This is the perfect pairing. (By Jordan Mackay)

10 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes

Dishes that satisfy without the need for meat. (By Aida Mollenkamp)