Name: Pistachio-Sesame Cheese Ball
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup raw pistachios; 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds; Freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 5.2-oz. package Boursin cheese; Crostini, crackers, or crudités (for serving)

Pistachio cheeseball on plate with crudite and crostini.

Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams

This appetizer is ready in 10 minutes and practically guaranteed to make everyone smile. Boursin is the move since it is well seasoned and packed with flavor, so all you need to worry about is a bit of exterior zhuzhing.

What you’ll need

Small Skillet
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Cutting Board
$10 At IKEA
Chef's Knife
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