She may not have been there from Day One: When the Santa Monica Farmers market first opened, Amelia Saltsman was living in Malibu, running a cooking school, raising young children and driving to ...

Start with a wooden cutting board, a marble slab, or a large ceramic platter. - Pair three to five cheeses with crusty bread and/or crackers, fruit, nuts, olives, pickles, a savory component, and ...

Dessert: For an aperitif or after the main course, a generously garnished cheese platter is always a hit with guests! But which cheese to choose for a worthy platter? And how much cheese do you need?

You could say it with chocolate. Or smoothies. Even tiny cream puffs would be sweet. But today's treat is a little healthier, a lot heartier and a great choice to bring to school as well. Charity is ...

How about a nice cheese spread for your football viewing this weekend? There's a new book that offers a lot of inspiration and tips. "Cheese & Beer" by Janet Fletcher (Andrews McMeel Publishing, ...

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 large ...

From baked Brie to croquettes, dips, and biscuits, these recipes for cheesy starters and hors d'oeuvres will have your guests coming back for more. Cacio e pepe takes the shape of crisp, golden ...

In her forthcoming book "I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages" (to be published next March by Union Square & Co.), Mullen writes: "Appetizers are a simple reminder that the best ...