Ingredient: Cheese

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Goat Cheese-

  • Description-

Goat cheese is also known as chevre.  It is cheese made from a goat’s milk.  Goat cheese has a more tart and earthy flavor.  It may be a good substitute for those who suffer from intolerance to cow’s milk.

  • Preparation-

Goat cheese can be served as is.  It is often spread on crackers for an appetizer.  Goat cheese is a soft cheese that will soften with heat but will not melt like a cows cheese will.  It is recommended to serve goat cheese at room temperature. Remove the cheese from refrigeration 30 minutes before serving.

  • Storage-

Goat cheese can last 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.  It also freezes for 2-3 months when in a sealed package.  Goat cheese does best in the crisper drawer where it is a medium cold and humid.

  • Nutrition-

Protein, calcium, vitamin A

 

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Burrata Cheese-

  • Description- Burrata is a fresh Italian soft cheese
  • Preparation- Burrata is made with a solid mozzarella outter shell and a soft, stringy inside of curd and cream.
  • Storage- devour within a few days, store in the refrigerator
  • Nutrition- vitamin A, Calcium

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Ovoline Mozzarella Cheese-

  • Description- Ovoline refers to the size of the mozzarella ball. These Mozzarella balls are 4 ounces in size, similar to that of an egg.  This cheese has a soft, creamy texture.
  • Storage- Fresh Mozzarella is usually served within a day of making it, it can also be stored in liquid for a week or so, longer if the cheese is sold with a vacuum sealed package. 
  • Nutrition- calcium, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, biotin, vitamins A, D, B6 and E. Although there are great benefits to dairy products such as fresh mozzarella, remember that they also contain a good deal of fats.

 

imageRicotta Cheese-

  • Description- Ricotta is a soft cheese means “re-cooked”. This cheese is unique because it is made from whey instead of milk.  It is the creamy white curds that are sweet and smooth.
  • Storage- Keep refrigerated and tightly covered for about a week. Ricotta cheese freezes well.
  • Nutrition- vitamins A, C, D, B6, calcium, Iron, Magnesium

 

Recipes Using Cheese

Veggie Egg Bake

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Ingredients: Cheese / Eggs / Fennel / Milk / Parsnips / Sweet Potatoes

I used parmesan cheese in the dish but I also sprinkled a little bit of sharp cheddar on top after it came out from under the broiler.

Winter Squash Ravioli With Browned Sage Butter

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Ingredients: Butter / Cheese / Eggs / Flour / Sage / Winter Squash

There’s nothing quite as good as the combo of browned butter and sage against butternut squash (other winter squashes also work here). Flour, eggs, olive oil, salt, and time (lots of it) and you’ve got yourself a pasta dough with which to house your winter squash goodness! Top with the simple combo of sage in browned butter. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese take these over the top. Cream, shallots and/or onion are optional to take this taste sensation to the next level.

Pierogi

by (updated 3625 days ago)
Ingredients: Butter / Cabbage / Cheese / Eggs / Flour / Milk / Onion / Potatoes / Salt Pork

Jess’ first go at her aunt’s pierogi recipe, she plans to try again, but this recounts the attempt. With flour, an apparently optional egg, sour cream and water, you can make a delicious dough to surround whatever ingredients your imagination runs wild with. If you’re keeping it more traditional, there’s a sauerkraut filling listed in this recipe.