Once the cheese stuff is out the way, it’s time to dress our your plate with accompaniments. Sliced baguettes, bread sticks and crackers are classic for a reason—they go great with cheese.

The other things you might want to include with the cheese are some mixed flavors and textures from other foods. Nuts are a great salty addition and go well with just about any cheese on the plate.

Take your next Italian cheese plate to an entirely new level with an irresistible selection of Italian cheeses, heavenly prosciutto and a few delightful twists. This recipe is all about ...

Preheat the oven to 425°. Spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast for 7 to 10 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a kitchen towel and rub off the skins. Let cool, then coarsely chop. On a ...

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However, I'd like to think I've elevated the cheese and cracker plate to the next level: a holiday charcuterie board. This year, thanks to the American Cheese Society, I'm already thinking ahead to ...

Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, and let cool, about 10 minutes. Break into 2-inch pieces. Mash 2 large fig halves with a fork in a small bowl to equal about 2 tablespoons.

Ina Garten’s Formula for a Perfect Cheese Platter. After Ina stopped by the fish market, it was on to Barthélémy, her "favorite cheese shop anywhere on the planet." ...