Grill some cheese

Start the party with a cheese plate that's hot off the grill!

- MELISSA GAMAN, KHALIL HYMORE AND STEVE JACKSON

GRILLED HALLOUMI WITH SPICY-SWEET PEPPERS

ACTIVE: 15 min

TOTAL: 15 min

SERVES: 4 to 6

1/2 cup finely chopped jarred roasted red peppers

1 teaspoon chopped Calabrian chile peppers packed in oil

1 clove of garlic, finely grated

4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill

Kosher salt

1. 8-ounce block halloumi cheese, patted dry and cut into 1/2-inch planks

Torn fresh basil and mint, for topping Warm sliced baguette or ciabatta, for serving

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Combine the roasted peppers, Calabrian chiles, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt, stir, and set aside.

2. Oil the grill grates. Grill the halloumi until well marked and warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter. Spoon the red pepper mixture over the cheese and top with basil and mint.

Serve with bread.

GRILLED FETA WRAPPED IN GRAPE LEAVES

ACTIVE: 25 min

TOTAL: 1 hr 25 min

SERVES: 6

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1 small clove of garlic, grated

1 tablespoon za'atar

1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper