Why put out a bowl of plain pretzels at a party when you can dress them up in a snap? Whether you prefer your salty snacks a little sweet, strictly savory or on the spicy side, we’ve got just the recipes to try, plus a Four Cheese Artichoke Dip that’s good with pretzels, crudité and basically almost anything. Enjoy!
Cold winter days are the perfect time to stay in, bundle up and get cooking, which is why our latest Field Guide is 100% recipes. That’s right, our final Field Guide of 2018 is a beautifully festive cookbook full of delicious inspiration for your holiday cooking, and it’s FREE in stores now!
Black tie, schmack tie. For the casual get-togethers that don’t require white linens, fun and tasty finger foods are a must. Perfect for movie night or board games with friends, these easy recipes are sure to impress without needing too much time in the kitchen.
Hello, is it cheese you’re looking for? Let the mild, creamy and delicate flavors of young gouda and unripened brie wash over your palate. Pair every bite you take with sweet sensations like fresh berries, fruity jams and lemon curd, and set sail with easy-drinking sips of light, floral wine, herbal beer or a bourbon-based cocktail. Bon voyage!
Comfort food is basically synonymous with the holiday season. From freshly carved turkey to your aunt’s famous pecan pie, some of the best memories are made in the kitchen. If you’re fixing the feast this year, don’t be daunted by the task. With the right recipes and a few pro tips, dinner is as good as done.
Stinky, sticky, pungent and meaty—we want the funk! From washed rinds to soft-ripened and Swiss Alpine cheeses like gruyere, funkadelic cheeses are an acquired taste well worth the trying. Keep the flavor train coming with crusty bread, savory jams and cured meats, plus strong sips like off-dry, earthy wines, bold and leathery ales or single malt Scotch for a one-way ticket to Funkytown.
Fixin’ to host a good, old-fashioned shindig? Bust out the rustic, deep and crusty flavors of aged gouda and Alpine cheeses. If you don’t have any sweet tea on hand, sip on bigger-bodied whites, medium reds, malty beers or whiskey straight up. As for the vittles, rustle up some milk chocolate, roasted nuts and dried fruit for sturdy, simple flavors that will stand by your jams.
Feeling blue isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to cheese. Rich and savory cheeses like Stilton boast a distinct depth of flavor that just might make you rethink what it means to sing the blues. When it comes to pairings, jazz things up with sweet wines like sauternes or port, IPAs or stout, and vodka-based cocktails or sweeter liqueurs. Throw in some honey, fig jam, candied walnuts and hearty, rustic breads, or have fun and improvise.
Feed your appetite for destruction with STRONG, HARD and AGGRESSIVE cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano and SHARP aged cheddar. Wash it all down with a swig of a BIG red, BITTER IPA, FIERY cocktail or anything spiked. As for the nosh pit, sink your teeth into flavor-packed picks like SOUR apples, SALTY salami and RICH roasted nuts. Let the headbanging begin.
Sophisticated, elegant and complex cheeses like Manchego, Fontina and firm goat cheese are the very definition of good taste. Enjoy with an ensemble of Marcona almonds, jamón serrano, dried fruit, rustic crackers and honeycomb, then complete your magnum opus with well-balanced reds, oaked whites, malty beers or (if you’re feeling fortissimo) tequila-based cocktails.