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Camembert en Croûte with Lardons and Potatoes

Camembert en Croûte with Lardons and Potatoes excerpted from The Fromagerie: Secrets and Recipes from a Swiss Cheesemaker by Claude Luisier. Photography © Sophie Dumont.

The Fromagerie: Secrets and Recipes from a Swiss Cheesemaker by Claude Luisier “Be curious, explore, but above all, take pleasure in the cheese.”
— Claude Luisier

Step into the world of expert cheese affineur Claude Luisier, who brings together more than fifty of the finest French and Swiss cheeses in this beautifully curated guide. Each page celebrates the art of cheese with tasting notes, production insights, and stories of the artisans who bring these treasures to life.

Journey from the snow-covered peaks of the Alps to the green pastures of Normandy and discover an irresistible selection of cheeses, from Raclette and Roquefort to Chaource and Comté.

Explore new ways to enjoy your favourites with recipes such as
• Spinach, Bleu d’Auvergne and Pine Nut Tartlets
• Croque Monsieur with Morbier and Truffled Ham
• Beetroot Carpaccio with Fresh Goat’s Cheese Cream
• Alpine Raclette Spring Rolls with Apricot Chutney
• Asparagus, Cured Ham and Arradoy Sheep’s Cheese Salad (more…)

Tza-zikki

Tza-zikki excerpted from Eat Small Plates: Vibrant, Shareable Dishes for Daily Joy by Ben Siman-Tov and Zikki Siman Tov. Copyright © 2025 Ben Siman-Tov and Zikki Siman Tov. Published by Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

Eat Small Plates: Vibrant, Shareable Dishes for Daily Joy by Ben Siman-Tov and Zikki Siman Tov.

The dynamic couple behind @BenGingi share their favourite mix-and-match-ready recipes for effortless everyday dining and easy hosting

From a serendipitous meeting on a street corner in a tiny town in the Italian Alps to their food studio at the heart of the East Village in New York City, Ben and Zikki have been on a culinary adventure since the very moment they met. Ben’s first gift to Zikki? A half loaf of beetroot sourdough. And their first date? Zikki taught Ben to make potato varenyky, secretly prepping him to help her make 1,000 for an event the following week!

These days, with not a moment to spare, they happily host friends and family and run a sought-after catering business in New York City. Their debut cookbook, Eat Small Plates, is an ode to a style of eating at the heart of their lived experiences together: travelling, creating a family, and building beautiful lasting friendships wherever a meal can be shared. Here, they offer their favourite small plate recipes for greater joy and connection every day.

Ben’s knack for vibrant Israeli flavours and Zikki’s passion for shareable, soul-warming Ukrainian-inspired dishes combine in Eat Small Plates to create bold and exciting recipes for every dinner or gathering. With favourites such as Ben’s freshly baked Pita, Zikki’s crunchy chopped Jewelled Celery Salad, and creamy Cashew Basil dip, this ultimate hosting cheat sheet helps home cooks transform simple ingredients into beautiful, intentional dishes. Ben and Zikki share essential cooking techniques—from charring an eggplant to incorporating pickling into your daily routine—and even tips for those who don’t want to cook at all (but still want to host!). This book is a celebration of the feast-ready lifestyle, and a guide to spreading love through food. (more…)

Chocolate Lover’s Soirée

Chocolate Lover’s Soirée excerpted from The Curated Board: Inspired Platters & Spreads for Any Occasion by Bebe Black Carminito. Photography by Marie Reginato.

The Curated Board: Inspired Platters & Spreads for Any Occasion by Bebe Black Carminito

Elevate the art of composing delicious small-bite meals with inspiration from The Curated Board. From family breakfast and afternoon tea to date night and game night, food stylist Bebe Carminito presents twenty-eight themed boards and platters with more than sixty-five effortless recipes and suggests perfect pairings along with styling tips for optimal presentation.

Presenting a diverse array of platters from culinary influencers celebrating their gastronomic heritage, The Curated Board invites you to create spreads for all your special occasions. Raid your pantry and fridge and pair your favourite prepared foods with Bebe’s delicious homemade dips, snacks, baked goods, salads, cocktails, and sweets.

Relish in Green Chile, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Pineapple-Jalapeño Cheese Balls, Herbes de Provence Grissini, Campanelle Pasta Salad, Basil Gimlets, and Cherry-Almond Oat Bars, among many others—the possibilities are endless.

Enjoy themed boards for any occasion, including:
• Granola, Fruit & Yoghurt Board
• Lebanese Sheet Pan Brunch
• An English Tea Party
• Girl’s Day Charcuter-Yay Board
• Ukranian Budmo Board
• Aperitivo Time
• Dim Sum Celebration
• Chocolate Lover’s Soirée
• Halva-Licious Board

These fun and easy-to-prepare meals will have you pulling out your platters and boards, making the most of your pantry, and gathering with loved ones around a cornucopia of delectable small bites. (more…)