Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. When she opened her first independent restaurant, Lola’s, chef Suzanne Cupps knew she wanted the concept to reflect ...

Move aside, Pinterest recipes and over-the-top charcuterie spreads. This Christmas Tree-shaped cheese ball will be the hit of your holiday party. A simple blend of cream cheese and herbs transforms ...

Instructions: Process the cheddar, cream cheese, blue cheese, butter, minced onion, Worcestershire, Tabasco, garlic and pepper in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Line a medium bowl with ...

Few holiday appetizers are as delightfully nostalgic as the cheese ball — that creamy, nut-crusted orb of dairy perfection that has graced countless festive tables. Though simple in concept, the ...

Readers say to toss the old recipe, because this is the only one you'll need to make the best-ever sausage balls.

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A cheese ball is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for a fun holiday party. It’s a retro classic that never goes out of style and always brings smiles to the party. Made with a base of creamy, ...