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

Pasta with Kale, Parmesan and Garlic

by (updated 3686 days ago)
Ingredients: Cheese / Garlic / Kale

This simply simple and delicious pasta dish was suggested by Fellow Springdellian Dawn DeMeo. Parmesan cheese is the suggested cheese in this version. A great way to enjoy kale!

Kale Egg Scramble

by (updated 3686 days ago)
Ingredients: Cheese / Cream / Eggs / Kale / Onion

A way that Jess gets some of her kale despising family members to enjoy kale. Feta cheese works well here, but try others as you see fit.

Chicken Quesadillas with Southwestern Salad

by (updated 3660 days ago)
Ingredients: Beans / Cheese / Chicken Breast / Corn / Kale / Lettuce / Tomatoes

This one is very flexible in terms of seasonal ingredients. Shredded cheese and tortillas, maybe some sour cream and salsa and you’re good to go! Leave the chicken out for a vegetarian option, and use GF corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.