Super simple: Pimiento Cheese Spread

If you want to bring something to a party, but don't know what to make, try this tasty and simple pimiento cheese spread. It's always a hit. In fact, my husband has named it "the fist fight cheese spread" because it is worthy of fighting for the last bite.

What you'll need:

• Shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, white and yellow
• Mayonnaise
• Diced pimientos
• Salt and pepper
• Cayenne powder

In a large bowl, add equal parts of shredded extra sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese. Add a small jar of drained diced pimientos. I usually use a 2 oz. jar of pimientos if I'm using two 8 oz. blocks of cheese. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add about a cup of mayonnaise. Start with less, and as you stir it together, add more if necessary. You want the mayonnaise just to coat the cheese lightly. Transfer to a serving dish and chill it if you have time. This is great to make the day before you want to serve it.

That's it! So easy, so tasty. Spread some on a cracker, and you're good to go! Just be sure to warn everyone that fist fights may break out over this spread. You might want to make extra.

Grilled cheese sandwich with raspberry jalapeno jam

I found this red raspberry jalapeno jam at my local Amish farmer's stand. It's everything I thought it would be: just the right amount of sweet and hot. I also thought it would be great on a sandwich. That it most definitely is.

I'm using whole wheat bread and shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese. I had a couple blocks of the cheddar cheese, so I used a little of both. I like to shred the cheese because I think it melts much more easily.

First, you'll need to spread a thin layer of the jam on each slice. Then pile on the cheese. If you've got softened butter, spread that on the outside of each piece of bread. Otherwise, melt some butter in pan over medium heat. I also add a splash of olive oil to the pan, so the butter won't burn.

Then just grill it up until it's toasty on both sides, and the cheese is melted. This would be fantastic with some sliced turkey in there, too. Or lightly saute some onions and apples to add in. And if you don't like the heat of a jalapeno jam, use regular raspberry jam.

Make what you like, and like what you make!