This popular nibble for holiday gatherings is typically piped through a cookie press into textured wafers or short rods. But for this version, no cookie press is required.

In a food processor, pulse the 1/2 cup of flour with the cardamom and salt. Add the butter and pulse until it is the size of small peas. Add the cheddar and 1 teaspoon of the milk and pulse just until ...

It’s true: Kitchen tools can make or break the cook. That’s why Southern home cooks have an arsenal of hand tools—mixers, colanders, juicers—that they treat more like family. And they should, because ...

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the cheddar, parmesan, and cayenne, and set aside. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and 1 teaspoon water until ...

If you prefer cheese twists, Bittman says simply twist the ends of each strip into a spiral before baking. Yield: Makes about 2 pounds or approximately 4 dozen cheese straws, depending on the size and ...

Southern Cheese Straws are a classic appetizer that has been enjoyed for generations. These crispy, buttery snacks are perfect for pairing with various drinks such as Champagne, sparkling wine, dry ...

Mix first six ingredients with a fork or clean hands until all the ingredients are well distributed. It will be a stiff dough but it will all come together eventually. Add Rice Krispies and mix until ...

The South is credited with creating the cheese straw but no one knows who, where or why exactly. There is one vague story about leftover cheese being added to biscuit dough to make a snack but I don't ...

The holidays are my favorite time to spend in the kitchen making recipes that remind me of those made and shared when I was young. So, you may find today's dishes a bit, as the kids say, retro.

. Another way you could say this is that I did not read all the recipe's directions before I started preparing it. Whatever you say, I ate four scones and thought they were savory and delectable. I ...