People who hate American cheese either do not understand it, or have allowed classism to ruin it for them. I would not serve it on an assiette de fromage, but it is my go-to for burgers, bologna ...

Keep in mind that you can’t use just any type of brie when you're out shopping: When I was testing, I wasn't sure what type ...

Homemade gifts are always a treat, especially if they’re food-inspired. Who doesn’t love receiving a jar of homemade jam from berries picked along a hike, canned salmon from a summer fishing ...

Move over, nachos: a loaded crisp platter is the new party snack in town Pimento cheese, a much-loved American spread, has been a permanent fixture in my kitchen this month. Whether it’s a quick ...

These delicate cheese wafers are a light and crispy soup or salad accompaniment, or serve them as a holiday appetizer. They are speedy and simple, and although they can be made early in the day, ...

Cottage cheese is having a moment, and I am so here for it! The latest: baking it. It sounds strange (and honestly, even ...

While out to dinner with my colleague and L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison, we ordered an old-fashioned pear and blue cheese salad served over tender greens, which had just returned to the ...