Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce

Gnocchi are taken to the next level with chestnut flour.

Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Pears poached in a spiced red-wine vinaigrette lift this classic salad from standard to stellar.

10 Little-Known Cheeses

Cheeses you probably don’t know about, but should.

Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli

Pasta with cheese and more cheese.

Cream Cheese and Chive Scramble with Prosciutto

Creamy eggs tucked into a prosciutto package.

Of Jamón and Birch Wine

A week’s worth of eating in Spain, at Madrid Fusión 2008.

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner.

Baked Ziti with Prosciutto

Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust to balance the creaminess of the sauce.

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

With warm sherry vinaigrette, spinach, pumpkin seeds, shallots, and ricotta salata.

Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all.

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office.

Bourbon Steak Sandwich

With roasted peppers, tarragon mayonnaise, and provolone on crusty ciabatta.

Mac 4 Cheese (with Leeks)

Rich, creamy, and different.

Cornmeal-Crusted Goat Cheese with Hot Tomato Salsa

Crunchy, creamy, and spicy.

Beet Greens and Feta Pasta

Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops.