Want to make a tasty batch of nacho cheese while avoiding the dreaded microwaved cheese on chips? Here are several cheeses you can use to whip up the best-tasting nacho cheese sauce.

As befits a region of the U.S. that's home to a great deal of cows, the Midwest has made several vital contributions to our national hamburger culture. In Michigan, a retro fast food chain may have ...

Let’s face it, we all reach for those pre-packaged snacks sometimes. One of my favorites? Cheese crackers. They’re a convenient, grab-and-go option that satisfies a quick craving. But often, these ...

In the wake of a cream cheese shortage in New York City, Insider reporters wanted to try making our own at home. We made four variations of the spread using three recipes. The quickest recipe — at ...

This homemade cheese was smoked slowly in a barrel using simple techniques. The smoke penetrates deeply and builds real ...

Make it or buy it? When it comes to food, the answer depends on so many variables, such as: How much time are you willing to spend? How much money? Will the homemade version be better than what you ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Taco Bell loves to taunt me, so I’m sure their ...

Just a few generations ago, when rural living usually included owning dairy cows, making cheese at home was a common practice and a good way to use up that extra gallon or two of milk. After the 1920s ...