For me, my favorite indoor S’mores recipes is a jazzed up version of the traditional campfire favorite. Instead of a graham cracker, I use pizzelles, and top with ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce. It is a treat that is great for the family as well as for company.

Midnight Snack (for the adults)

As the fire starts to die down, but the conversation and the wine are still flowing, now is the time for the adults to enjoy a little campfire snack--warmed cheese and crusty bread! 

Start with a soft-ripened, bloomy rind cheese – you know the ones with the white (bloomy rind) on the outside. The best-known of these cheeses are brie and camembert.

Wrap the cheese in sturdy aluminum foil, place on the embers of the fire (not the direct flame) for about 10-12 minutes. (turn over at least once during this time). Open up and the cheese will have melted and become a bit crusty in places. Scoop up with crusty bread. To add a bit more zing to the treat, perforate the aluminum foil with small holes and pour in one tablespoon of brandy, adding a delicious flavor to the melted cheese.

For an at-home alternative, use a soft-ripened cheese, or try Boucheron, a semi-soft French goat cheese, with a flaky paste and white bloomy rind. It’s slightly tangy taste is typically enjoyed in salads, or on the cheese board, but when you heat it up until it starts to melt, the flavor becomes even more intensified.