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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.
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!
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.
Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates with Pistachios & Orange Zest
Stuffed dates are a simple holiday appetizer and such a treat! Theyโre fun to craft with loved ones, and easy enough to DIY and bring to a holiday party. Our version balances fudgey Indigo Bunting and decadent dates with the crunch of pistachios and the brightness of orange zest. So. Good.
Gougรจres
Gougรจres are a savory French choux pastry made with our favorite ingredient. You guessed itโcheese. We created these festive bites with The Stag for rich bold flavor, and a bit of cayenne pepper and paprika for warmth. Serve after they have just come out of the oven and slightly cooled. Theyโll be gone faster than you can say Santa Claus!
The Doe Christmas Crackers
Instead of cookies, Santaโs hoping youโll leave out some cheesy holiday crackers this year! These whimsical crackers featuring The Doe are a buttery, savory take on what you can create with your favorite cookie cutters. Plus, they come together in less than an hour. Topped with crushed pistachios, flaky salt, fresh cracked pepper, they are sure to make any table merry and bright.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Whatโs a party without a platter of stuffed mushrooms? These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms featuring The Fawn make a perfect plate to pass this holiday season. Make them ahead of time to reheat for your event, or enjoy them fresh out of the oven!
Hot Mulled Punch
Spice up any chilly day with a sip of Hot Mulled Punch! This non alcoholic punch infuses the warmth of mulling spices with fresh orange and tart fruit juices, pairing perfectly with tangy, nutty Vat 17 World Cheddar.
The Great Pumpkin Pasta
Itโs the Great Pumpkin (Pasta), Charlie Brown! Cozy and comforting like a Peanuts movie, this autumnal pasta dish combines pumpkin with The Stag to create a dreamy, creamy sauce. Orecchiette pasta cradles all the flavor, and Italian sausage makes it a full meal. Made all the more indulgent when finished with a drizzle of browned butter sauce with crispy sage, The Great Pumpkin Pasta is sure to become a new favorite comfort recipe!
The Night Walker Holiday Fondue
This fondue recipe featuring The Night Walker, Chardonnay, a little bit of cinnamon, and J. Henry Bourbon is sure to bring some warmth this winter.
The Kingโs Brandy Old Fashioned
Sharing Chrisโ father-in-lawโs Old Fashioned recipe so you can welcome home those you love with The Kingโs gesture of friendship. Cheers to a wonderful holiday season.
Blue Christmas Cheese Ball
Youโll have a blue Christmas without this herbaceous cheese ball. Rosemary and crystalized ginger brighten The Blue Jayโs juniper bouquet to create a delicious appetizer that is sure to spread holiday cheer!
Aged Cheddar Herbed Holiday Crackers
Surprise your guests with these whimsical holiday crackers that are perfect as an appetizer by themselves or a fun addition to any holiday cheeseboard.
Blue Jay in a Pear Tree
On the First Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: a Blue Jay in a Pear Tree! Start celebrating Christmastime with this festive appetizer featuring The Blue Jay and pears.