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Heart Pastry Twists with Cheddar & Jam
These Heart Pastry Twists featuring Vat 17 World Cheddar are the perfect sweet-and-savory treat to celebrate Valentineโs Dayโor anyone you love, any time of year. Theyโre also a fun, hands-on recipe to make with your kids, your sweetheart, or your best friends.
Roasted Red Pepper & Calabrian Chili Cheese Dip
Think of this as Pimento Cheeseโs cooler older sister. Supremely easy to make and addictive to eat, our Roasted Red Pepper and Calabrian Chili Cheese Dip featuring our 5 Year Aged Cheddar is ready to party. Minimal ingredients lead to maximum flavorโand it all comes together in about 15 minutes.
Spiced Apple Crumble with Browned Butter & Cheddar Crumble Topping
Whatโs easier than pie? Crumble! This brown butter apple crumble gives this classic dish a little upgrade โ a browned butter crumble topping featuring the warm, caramel notes of The Fawn and rich, nutty browned butter. This dessert feels both rustic and special, whether you serve it straight from the baking dish or plated for a softly elegant gathering.
Warm Blue Jay with Figs, Apricots, & Walnuts
Everything about this appetizer makes for easy and elegant entertaining. Melty blue jay, sweet figs and apricots, and toasty walnuts come together to create a sharable dish fit for any holiday table (or any time at all)!
Roasted Grapes
Weโre savoring the last falling leaves with a roasty cheese and charcuterie spread. This cozy board features The Swan and The Doe paired with cured salami, marinated mixed olives, slices of raisin walnut bread, pepitas, roasted delicata squash rings, and a bunch of roasted grapes. Yes, roasted grapes! Hereโs how to make them.
Cacio e Pepe Mac
Weโve always felt like Cacio e Pepe is a little mac-and-cheese-adjacent, so we used The Swanโour sheepโs milk and peppercorn cowโs milk cheddarโto create a mac inspired by the dish. Lusciously creamy with a peppery warmth, this recipe is what cozy dinner dreams are made of!
Blue Jay & Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
A simple and seasonal vegetarian salad can be tonightโs dinner plan! This one featuring The Blue Jay and roasted red beets is packed with flavor. The orange vinaigrette pairs perfectly with the earthy beets and salty blue, and the pepitas add a satisfying crunch.
Lemon Truffle Caesar Dip
Do you love black truffle, lemony caesar, and all the veggies? Then this Lemon Truffle Caesar Dip is for you! Itโs easy to make and even easier to love paired with your favorite raw vegetables and sourdough bread.
Spicy Skull Crackers
Spicy, sassy, and a little bit spooky, these festive crackers featuring The Rattlesnake will be your favorite thing haunting your Halloween table!
Vat 17 & Marinated Olive Medley
If youโve ever found yourself needing an elegant, last-minute appetizer made from ingredients already in your fridge, youโre just like us! We created this marinated olive medley with Vat 17, garlic, dried figs, and capers โ perfect for holiday hosting, weeknight gatherings, or impromptu visits from hungry loved ones.
Esquite Pasta Salad
Street corn lovers, this oneโs for you! Try making this fresh and simple Esquite Pasta Salad tonight. Fire-roasted corn, fresh cilantro, and a touch of jalapeรฑo bring bright, bold flavor, while a creamy lime dressing ties everything together. The Rattlesnake adds the perfect kick of habanero and tequila, making this dish a standout for end-of-summer gatherings or an easy weeknight side.
Spicy Sourdough Bagels
The only thing better than homemade sourdough bagels? Homemade sourdough bagels stuffed with cheese. We used The Rattlesnake to give these perfectly chewy bagels a spicy, cheesy center to pair with their warm, golden crust. If youโre a sourdough baker, this simple and satisfying recipe deserves the next spot on your must-bake list.
Kale, Leek, & Artichoke Dip
This dreamy, creamy dip is easy to make, perfect served warm or chilled, and keeps well in the fridge for up to a weekโif it lasts that long. Earthy kale, delicate leeks, and briny artichoke hearts come together with The Fawnโs sweet, nutty notes to create a rich, flavorful appetizer meant to be shared and savored.
Fresh Radishes & Blue Jay Butter
If you like radishes and butter, you will love radishes and Blue Jay butter! Hereโs how to make this earthy, creamy, botanical treat.
Cheddar Sourdough Discard Crackers
Looking for something to do with your sourdough discard? Try making crackers! Topped with The Fawn and a touch of rosemary, black pepper, and salt, they bake up into a savory, crunchy snack ready to enjoy alongside your favorite cheeses, with your favorite dips, or just on their own.
Homemade Hot Chocolate for Two
Hot chocolate will forever be an all-ages favorite. Our simple homemade version is rich and comforting. Coupled with the savory heat of The Rattlesnake, it makes for a sweet and spicy afternoon treat best shared with someone you love.
Apple Cheddar Cheese Ball
Hereโs a must-try recipe for your next dinner party! This autumnal cheese ball combines our savory 5 Year Aged Cheddar with the sweetness of grated apple and the earthy warmth of fresh sage. Rolled in crunchy pepitas and shaped like an apple, itโs as festive as it is delicious.
Homemade Apple Sauce
A simple childhood favorite becomes a rustic, autumnal dessert when Homemade Apple Sauce is paired with gingersnaps and our 5 Year Aged Cheddar. This warm and comforting recipe will be something you look forward to every apple season!
Tomato Cheese Tart with Sautรฉed Leeks & Fennel
Try making this Tomato Cheese Tart for your next dinner party! Our creamy 1 Year Aged Cheddar, sweet and savory caramelized veggies, vibrant summer tomatoes, and aromatic basil play well together atop a crispy puff pastry base. It's simple, but doesn't skimp on flavor and feels fancy enough to impress at any gathering. Make it before tomato season is over!
The Ultimate Bacon & Blue Burger
Fire up the grill and make this ultra flavorful burger! Topped with crispy smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and The Indigo Bunting, and finished with tomato fennel jam on a toasted bun, it's a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet. We served ours with oven fries and a simple vinegary slaw.