Types of Cheese You Should Know About and What to Pair Them With

At $13.99 per pound (though typically sold in smaller half-pound blocks), the Trader Joe's Manchego is several of our editors' favorite, including senior fact-checker and researcher Maya Kukes. "TJ's Manchego is that perfect blend of sharp/salty/nutty, and it's consistently less expensive at TJ's than anywhere else I shop."

Senior food editor Sam Leffler agrees. "Manchego is one of my favorite cheeses, and the Trader Joe's version doesn't disappoint," she says. "It's got a wonderfully nutty and buttery flavor that isn't too intense, making it one of my cheeseboard favorites. I especially love to pair it with cured meats. If you have a habit of snacking on cheese, as I do, this is one you should always have in the fridge."