Tag: Coastal Cheddar

  • Five Things that are Better with Cheddar

    Five Things that are Better with Cheddar

    Cheddar has myriad uses in everyday American cooking. That’s a no-brainer. Why wouldn’t you put cheddar into the 1,0001 things we put cheddar in, like macaroni and cheese, casseroles, baked potatoes, stuffed bell peppers, Americanized Mexican food, grilled cheese sandwiches, and apple pie? In much of our cooking, shredded or sliced cheddar is an ingredient—one…

  • Beyond Velveeta and Lil’ Smokies: Super Snacks for the Super Bowl

    Beyond Velveeta and Lil’ Smokies: Super Snacks for the Super Bowl

    Let me preface this by saying that I have nothing against Velveeta or Lil’ Smokies. We even ate the latter last year while we watched the Super Bowl, and I recognize that Velveeta is an integral part of everyone’s favorite RoTel-infused Queso dip recipes. I can wax nostalgic about eating these things while watching huge…