Take a large bowl and combine the Basic Cheese Ball Ingredients using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed until mixed. Divide the mixture into 5 medium bowls, using 1 bowl for each of the flavors in the following steps.
Prepare the mini French cheese balls by blending Roquefort cheese, 2 teaspoons of honey, and the shallot in one bowl. Spoon the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for approximately 30 minutes until firm. Shape into 3/4-inch balls, then combine parsley and almonds in a separate bowl. Roll the balls in the mixture to coat them before plating. Accompany with slices of baguette for serving.
For the mini Mexican cheese balls: Combine queso fresco, ancho chile powder, chipotle chiles, and green onions in a bowl. Using a teaspoon, drop mixture onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 30 minutes to set. Shape into 3/4-inch balls. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Roll balls in chopped pepitas before serving with tortilla chips.
Combine feta cheese, mint leaves, and 3/4 teaspoon of za’atar in a bowl. Shape into 3/4-inch balls using moistened hands; refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm. For longer storage, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. In another bowl, mix remaining 3/4 teaspoon of za’atar with pistachio nuts. Roll balls in the mixture before serving. Enjoy with pita crackers.
Combine paneer cheese, 2 teaspoons of lime peel, curry powder, and 1 tablespoon of cilantro in a mixing bowl. Shape the mixture into 3/4-inch balls using moistened hands and refrigerate until firm for about an hour. For storage, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of cilantro with cashews. Roll the cheese balls in the mixture before serving with naan bread.
For the mini Korean cheese balls: Combine cheese, chili paste, kimchi, green onions, and lime peel in a bowl. Scoop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 30 minutes until firm, then shape into 3/4-inch balls. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Roll the balls in sesame seeds before serving alongside rice crackers.