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

Butternut Squash Alfredo Sauce

by (updated 3292 days ago)
Ingredients: Butter / Cheese / Garlic / Rosemary / Thyme / Winter Squash

This hearty sauce will make a meal out of any pasta dish! You’ll need to shred about 1 cup of Parmesan cheese to make this version, and chicken stock is used but veggie stock can easily be substituted.

Vegetable Moussaka

by (updated 3300 days ago)
Ingredients: Apples / Carrots / Cheese / Eggplant / Eggs / Flour / Garlic / Milk / Onion / Parsley / Potatoes / Tomatoes / Wines

A little bit of work, but a whole lot of flavor! The rich and creamy béchamel brings it all together. Fresh or frozen veggies may be worked with, see what’s in season or what you have on hand and as always, make it your own!

Grilled Watermelon and Tomatillo Salad

by (updated 3351 days ago)
Ingredients: Cheese / Honey / Kale / Peppers / Tomatillos / Watermelon

You heard me right. Grilled watermelon is an awesome way to enjoy those fresh summer treats. Feta is the cheese used in this version.