Gougères are basically éclairs with cheese and herbs added at the last moment. They’re so simple and delicious it feels like cheating.

Art imitates life? Life imitates art? And I'm further confused, now that Sonic, the Oklahoma-born drive-in has begun serving deep-fried "mac and cheese bites."

These have the lively crisp exterior and cloudlike interior you expect from a gougère, but with an incredibly intense combination of smoky bacon, roasted corn, and extra-sharp Cheddar.

The gutsy contrast of assertive greens with pears, Manchego, and pumpkin seeds lets guests know that this meal will be full of personality.

A light coating and deep-frying really enhance the vegetable's subtle flavor.

Tender textured, with an oozing cheese center, they’re sure to be devoured before the frying oil has had a chance to cool down.

We citizens of the Deep South are not supposed to be world-class cheesemakers. Blame it on the heat. Or the humidity.

The toasted crumbs on top have a cheesy crispness, and the pasta beneath is creamy and rich. Kids will appreciate the individual servings, but the recipe makes plenty, so why not pour the extra into a baking...

This is what the Greeks mean by grilled cheese: smoky on the outside, tender and salty within, but not a sandwich.

Mixing aromatic herbs like mint and basil with asparagus and peas creates a beautiful green dish. Salty feta sparks it up.