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Cooking with cheese: melting, baking, frying, and crowd-pleasing dishes. 55 articles.

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Air-Fryer Cheese Recipes

The best air-fryer cheese recipes β€” from mozzarella sticks and halloumi fries to baked brie and grilled cheese. Tips for crisp, gooey results.

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Baked Brie: 10 Ways

How to make baked brie, plus 10 delicious topping and wrapping ideas. The easy technique for a molten, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Cacio e Pepe: Mastering the Technique

How to master cacio e pepe β€” the Roman pasta of cheese and pepper. The technique for a creamy, emulsified sauce that never clumps.

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Cannoli and Ricotta Fillings

How to make cannoli and ricotta fillings β€” the sweet ricotta cream, the crisp shells, and the trick to keeping them crunchy.

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Cheese and Charcuterie for Beginners

A beginner's guide to building a cheese and charcuterie board β€” choosing cheeses and meats, accompaniments, arrangement, and quantities.

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Cheese Dumplings and Pierogi

How to make cheese dumplings and pierogi β€” the fresh cheese fillings, the dough, and the technique for tender Eastern European cheese-filled dumplings.

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Cheese Enchiladas and Mexican Bakes

How to make cheese enchiladas and Mexican cheese bakes β€” the best melting cheeses, the sauce, and tips for a gooey, non-soggy result.

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Cheese Scones and Biscuits

How to make light, cheesy cheese scones and biscuits β€” the best cheese, the technique for a tender crumb, and tips for a golden, savory bake.

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Cheese Straws and Savory Pastries

How to make cheese straws and other savory cheese pastries β€” the best cheeses, easy puff-pastry methods, and tips for crisp, flavorful results.

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Cheese-Based Dips for Parties

The best cheese dips for parties β€” from queso and beer cheese to baked dips and fondue. Recipes, the right cheeses, and how to keep them smooth.

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Cheese-Stuffed Burgers (Juicy Lucy)

How to make a Juicy Lucy β€” the cheese-stuffed burger with a molten core. The best cheeses, the sealing technique, and how to avoid blowouts.

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Cheese-Topped Soups (French Onion and Beyond)

How to make French onion soup and other cheese-topped soups β€” the melty, golden cheese crust, the best cheeses, and the technique.

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Cheesy Garlic Bread Done Right

How to make the best cheesy garlic bread β€” the bread, the garlic butter, the right cheese blend, and the technique for a crisp, gooey result.

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Chicken Parmesan: The Cheese Layer

How to make chicken parmesan β€” the crispy cutlet, the tomato sauce, and the all-important cheese layer of mozzarella and Parmesan.

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Classic Cheese Fondue at Home

How to make classic Swiss cheese fondue at home β€” the best cheeses, why wine and cornstarch matter, and how to avoid a grainy, separated pot.

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Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame

How to make croque monsieur and croque madame β€” the classic French grilled ham-and-cheese with bΓ©chamel. The cheeses, the sauce, and the technique.

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Eggplant Parmesan from Scratch

How to make eggplant parmesan from scratch β€” preparing the eggplant, the three cheeses, layering, and tips for a non-soggy, golden bake.

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Gougères: French Cheese Puffs

How to make gougères — the light, airy French cheese puffs made from choux pastry. The technique, the best cheeses, and tips for a perfect rise.

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Homemade Cheese Sauce That Never Splits

How to make a smooth homemade cheese sauce that never splits or turns grainy. The roux method, the right cheeses, and pro fixes.

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Homemade Pimento Cheese

How to make homemade pimento cheese β€” the Southern "caviar" spread. The classic ingredients, the best cheddar, and ways to use it.

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How to Build the Perfect Cheese Toastie

How to build the perfect cheese toastie β€” the bread, the cheese blend, fillings, and the technique for a crisp, molten toasted sandwich.

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How to Make a Cheese Board Centerpiece

How to build a stunning cheese board β€” choosing the cheeses, accompaniments, arrangement, and quantities for an impressive centerpiece.

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How to Make a Cheese Frittata

How to make a cheese frittata β€” the open-faced Italian egg dish. The best cheeses, the technique for a fluffy set, and endless filling ideas.

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How to Make a Cheese SoufflΓ©

How to make a classic cheese soufflΓ© β€” the technique behind its dramatic rise, the best cheeses to use, and tips to keep it from collapsing.

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How to Make a Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich

How to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich β€” the best cheese and bread, butter vs. mayo, heat control, and pro techniques for a golden, gooey result.

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How to Make Cheese Curds and Poutine

A guide to cheese curds and poutine β€” what curds are, why they squeak, and how to assemble Quebec's iconic fries-curds-and-gravy dish.

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How to Make Cheese-Stuffed Arancini

How to make arancini β€” crispy Italian stuffed rice balls with a molten cheese center. The risotto base, the cheese, and the breading technique.

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How to Make Halloumi Fries

How to make crispy halloumi fries β€” the cut, the coating, baking vs. frying, and the dips that make this trendy snack irresistible.

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How to Make Khachapuri

How to make khachapuri β€” Georgia's iconic cheese bread, including the boat-shaped Adjarian version with egg. The cheese, the dough, and the technique.

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How to Make Paneer Tikka

How to make paneer tikka β€” the spiced, grilled Indian appetizer. The yogurt marinade, skewering and charring, and tips for tender, flavorful paneer.

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How to Make Raclette at Home

How to make raclette at home β€” with or without a special grill. The cheese, the accompaniments, and how to host a fun raclette night.

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Keto Cheese Recipes

The best keto cheese recipes β€” low-carb ways to enjoy cheese, from cheese crisps and chaffles to fat-head dough and baked cheese dishes.

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Leftover Cheese: 15 Ways to Use It Up

15 clever ways to use up leftover cheese β€” from fridge-clearing fondue and frittatas to cheese crisps, sauces, and freezing tips.

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Mac and Cheese Variations Around the World

Mac and cheese variations from around the world and across regions β€” from baked Southern style to lobster mac, and global takes on cheesy pasta.

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Mozzarella Sticks from Scratch

How to make mozzarella sticks from scratch β€” the breading method, the crucial freezing step, and how to get a crisp coating with a gooey center.

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No-Bake Cheesecake Techniques

How to make a perfect no-bake cheesecake β€” the setting methods, the right cream cheese, and how to get a firm, sliceable result without an oven.

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Palak Paneer at Home

How to make palak paneer at home β€” paneer in a creamy spiced spinach sauce. The technique for a vibrant green gravy and tender paneer.

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Philly Cheesesteak: Cheez Whiz vs. Provolone

The great Philly cheesesteak cheese debate β€” Cheez Whiz vs. provolone vs. American. What goes on an authentic cheesesteak and how to choose.

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Quesadillas: Choosing the Right Cheese

How to make the perfect quesadilla β€” choosing the best melting cheese, the technique for a crisp tortilla and gooey center, and filling tips.

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Quiche Lorraine and Cheese Quiches

How to make quiche Lorraine and other cheese quiches β€” the custard ratio, the best cheeses, and tips for a creamy filling and crisp crust.

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Ricotta Gnocchi from Scratch

How to make light, pillowy ricotta gnocchi from scratch β€” the right ricotta, the minimal-flour technique, and how to avoid dense, gummy dumplings.

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Risotto with Parmesan: Getting It Right

How to make creamy Parmesan risotto β€” the rice, the technique of gradual stock, and the all-important final mantecatura with cheese and butter.

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Saganaki: Fried Greek Cheese

How to make saganaki β€” the Greek fried cheese appetizer. The best cheeses, the technique for a golden crust, and the flaming version.

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Savory Cheese Tarts and Galettes

How to make savory cheese tarts and galettes β€” the pastry, the best cheeses, and tips for a crisp base and flavorful filling.

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara: Pecorino vs. Parmesan

How to make authentic spaghetti alla carbonara β€” the cheese debate of Pecorino vs. Parmesan, the egg technique, and how to avoid scrambling.

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Spanakopita and Cheese Phyllo Pies

How to make spanakopita and other cheese phyllo pies β€” the spinach-and-feta filling, working with phyllo, and tips for a crisp, golden result.

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The Best Cheesecake: New York Style

How to make the best New York-style cheesecake β€” the dense, rich, tangy classic. The cream cheese base, the technique, and how to avoid cracks.

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The Best Cheeses for a Burger

The best cheeses for a burger β€” from classic American to sharp cheddar, Swiss, blue, and pepper jack. Which melts best and which flavor suits your burger.

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The Best Cheeses for Pizza

The best cheeses for pizza β€” why mozzarella reigns, the role of provolone and Parmesan, and how to build the perfect pizza cheese blend.

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The Perfect Cheese Omelette

How to make the perfect cheese omelette β€” the best melting cheeses, French vs. American styles, and the technique for a tender, gooey result.

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The Science of a Smooth Cheese Sauce

The science behind a smooth cheese sauce β€” why cheese splits, how emulsifiers and starch work, and the chemistry of melting cheese.

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The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Guide

The ultimate guide to macaroni and cheese β€” the best cheeses to use, how to make a silky sauce, baked vs. stovetop, and pro tips.

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Three-Cheese Lasagna from Scratch

How to make a rich three-cheese lasagna from scratch β€” the classic cheese trio, building the layers, and tips for a perfect bake.

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Tiramisu and Mascarpone Desserts

How to make tiramisu and other mascarpone desserts β€” the rich Italian cream, the assembly, and tips for a perfect, stable result.

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Welsh Rarebit Explained

What is Welsh rarebit? A guide to the classic British cheese-on-toast dish β€” the savory sauce, the best cheese and beer, and how to make it.

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