Cheesy: 50 Boards & Recipes, from Fondue & Poutine to Grilled Cheese & Cheesecake

Cheese lovers rejoice! This delicious celebration of the world's greatest ingredient includes 50 irresistible recipes and guidance for savoring it at its very best.

"Reading Cheesy feels like cooking with your funniest friend, who also happens to be a total pro. Full of fresh ideas and irresistible combinations, every page makes you want to pour a drink, melt something, and call your friends over." --Yasmin Khan, author of The Saffron Tales, Zaitoun, and Ripe Figs

As cheese enthusiasts, we always want more ideas for how to serve it and cook with it. And why not enjoy each of your favorite cheeses at its seasonal best? This book is your delicious guide to picking the freshest wedge or perfectly matured wheel, pairing it with peak produce, and living your best cheese life.

Arranged by season, each chapter contains a wealth of cheese-forward recipes, from gloriously gooey favorites--like variations of mac and cheese, nachos, grilled cheese, and fried mozzarella balls--to more artisanal plates and a unique cheese board for each season, along with fun extras like easy recipes for homemade accoutrements for serving alongside cheese.

Discover masterful but approachable recipes, including:

• Asiago and Kimchi Biscuits with Gochujang Butter
• Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi
• Fresh Herb Poutine
• Shaved Fennel and Citrus Salad with Ricotta Salata
• Miso and Lemon Cacio e Pepe
• Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake with Brownie Crust
• Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Salad
• Mascarpone and Pistachio Tart

Perfectly flavored by author Farideh Sadeghin's passionate flair and expert guidance, Cheesy offers an endless feast of temptation. It features mouthwatering photographs throughout and educational additions like a breakdown of cheese types, where to shop for and how best to store it, notes on pairings, a tour of cheese knives, suggestions on vegan cheeses, and much more.

CHEESE IS FOREVER: A perennial favorite, cheese is both a comfort food and an avenue to trying new things. It's a favorite snack, a staple for easy meals, a treat to enjoy just for yourself, or a bite to share with others. This book celebrates many kinds of cheeses, from the well-loved to the lesser-known, and offers plenty of delicious and seasonal ways to enjoy them.

BEHIND THE (CHEESE) WHEEL: Farideh Sadeghin is a recipe developer, food writer, and frequent contributor to New York Times Cooking, as well as a popular presence on Instagram and YouTube. She was previously the test kitchen director at SAVEUR magazine and the executive culinary director at VICE Munchies, where she hosted The Cooking Show. Most importantly, she really, really loves cheese.

BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: For the cheese connoisseurs in your life, whether practicing or aspiring, Cheesy makes for a handsome gift alongside a fondue pot or a set of cheese knives and a charcuterie board.

Perfect for:

• Cheese lovers of all ages
• People looking for a hostess, birthday, or holiday gift for a cheese fanatic or foodie friend
• Anyone who prefers seasonal cooking and eating
• Followers of Farideh Sadeghin's Substack and YouTube channel
• Fans of Cheese Sex Death or The Cheese Life

Author: Farideh Sadeghin
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 09/08/2026
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781797235332

About the Author
Farideh Sadeghin is a chef, video host, and general good-time maker. She grew up in Maryland and was a chef in New Zealand for seven years before moving to New York City. She was previously the test kitchen director at SAVEUR magazine and the executive culinary director at VICE Munchies, where she hosted The Cooking Show. In her Substack newsletter, Farideh Is the Best, she shares recipes and videos from her home kitchen.