There's something special about a family working together in the kitchen. You can make amazing homemade creations, you just need a bit of time. These recipe projects range from easy to a bit more challenging, but they're all worth the work. Especially when it comes time to eat.

Think of this as highbrow ranch. Scalliony oil gets sizzled with cilantro stems and swirled into thick, lemony labne. It's *one* of Alison Roman's greatest hits.

Who is the host with the most? With these delicious and totally-worthy-of-the-entertainment-spread recipes, you are.

Tangy, salty, and crispy—this recipe makes enough for a small group of people, so double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

Not just for holidays, a cheese platter or charcuterie board is a friend you want by your side year-round. Here's how to create a legendary cheese situation.

Biscuits make great use of milk, buttermilk or cream that may be on its last legs; or thin some yogurt or sour cream with a little water.

Cheddar popovers are essentially cheese pillows for your plate. Need I say more?

Meet cheater's version fondue. Mushrooms, herbs and silky camembert cheese are melty and delicious in a skillet. Don't even forget about skipping the crusty bread.

Perfect for a crowd but worthy of the effort of a meal at home, these are the beans of your dreams. Delicious, tomatoey, packed with veggies (we see you, kale) and a healthy dose of melty cheese, pizza beans for life!

This creamy, homestyle pasta salad is loaded with the good stuff like black olives, peas, carrots and chopped hot dogs.