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

Zucchini Boats

by (updated 3351 days ago)
Ingredients: Cheese / Zucchini

Another delicious use of pumpkin or squash puree if you have some kicking around. Add some shredded chicken or other yummy protein to your zucchini and rice to make this a complete meal!

Chile Rellenos

by (updated 3359 days ago)
Ingredients: Cheese / Eggs / Peppers

A crisp charred poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg batter and fried. What’s there not to love? This version is healthier than the deep fried version, and worth the extra few minutes. Serve with rice and beans for a completely delicious meal!

Stuffed Sugar Pumpkin

by (updated 3362 days ago)
Ingredients: Bacon / Bread / Butter / Cheese

This comes from a recipe called “Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good” and is quite flexible depending on what goodness you have on hand.Crumbled bacon, cream, swiss chard and gruyere cheese is a good combo, but there are many others out there! Find your own and enjoy!