Book Description

This crafty cookbook “transforms the tired cheese ball into a versatile make-ahead appetizer. Fun party food for the entertainer with a sense of humor" (Library Journal). Remember the nut-covered, pink-colored cheese balls served at grandma’s house for the holidays? Well, these are not your grandma’s cheese balls. Updated for contemporary tastes, Michelle Buffardi’s cheese balls come in both savory and sweet flavors—from cheddar and blue cheese to Bing cherry, pecan, and beyond! And cheese balls are just the beginning. Many of the recipes, photographed in gorgeous full color, form adorable holiday-themed shapes, such as Easter egg, Thanksgiving turkey, and Christmas ornament, while other designs are just plain fun, like the Nacho Cat, Wise and Cheesy Owl, and others. With more than fifty inventive recipes and designs, Great Balls of Cheese is sure to be a favorite resource for every party planner.