The Big Cheese

The origins of your favorite food idioms.

Fruit and Buttermilk Tartlets

Tiny, tangy, and sweet.

Cheddar and Chutney Tea Sandwiches

A simple expression of Indian-British fusion.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cravings

Bread plus cheese plus heat equals perfection (times 10).

How to Eat a Cheese Plate

Getting the most flavor from those little wedges

What Makes Cheddar Cheese Sharp?

The nutty tang is so good.

Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Crisp cream cheese cookies filled with raspberry jam.

The Basics: How to Make a Cheese Frittata

Eggs for dinner are fun.

Why Does Cheese Get Rubbery when Melted in the Microwave?

Keep it creamy and soft by following a few simple tips.

Microwave Bean-and-Cheese Burrito Taste Test

Food or foe?

Why Can Lactose-Intolerant People Eat Some Cheeses and Not Others?

It has to do with how long the cheese is aged.

Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame

Beloved snacking ingredients marry up for an addictive snack.

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office.

Frittata Lorraine

The classic quiche Lorraine— with lardons, onions, and Swiss cheese— loses its crust and becomes a frittata.

Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts

With a pulse of the food processor, you've made dinner!