By Danielle Nieman This Burrata Appetizer is topped with pesto sauce and layered with fresh arugula and tomatoes. This post... Read More ...

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 ...

While ostentatious charcuterie boards may have become all the rage in recent years, the more self-effacing antipasti platter has remained a staple in Italian and Italian-American culture — just ...

Whether you call it charcuterie — as the French do — or salumi in the Italian manner, a platter full of high-end cold cuts and cheese is the perfect way to start or end any festive occasion ...

1. In a bowl large enough to hold all the fruit, combine the lemon rind and juice, a generous pinch each of salt and pepper, ...

Gorgonzola − A bold and tangy Italian blue cheese that adds a robust flavor to the platter. Pair it with honeycomb or balsamic glaze for a delightful contrast.

The classic cheese platter is everyone’s favorite thing to gather around and pick at, and it’s easy to throw together in a hurry. On those occasions that require an elevated level of presentation ...

You don't even have to crack a cookbook to throw a holiday party these days, thanks to our local salumi masters and cheese merchants. If you can shop, you can entertain, so start scripting your ...

A successful cheese platter has a variety of textures, flavors, and condiments. Carolyn Stromberg, who hosts private parties and classes through her DC-based business, the Cheese Course, gave us ...

On these two pages are recommendations for cheese platters, from Valentin Dumitrescu of Whole Foods Market in Old Town Alexandria, Perry Soulos of Arrowine in Arlington, and Peggy Smith and Sue ...

More cheese is always better Variety is the key to any cheese plate. "Keep it simple, and think two things: breeds and age. Different breeds equal hugely different flavors and textures so try to ...