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

Asparagus Salad

by (updated 3319 days ago)
Ingredients: Asparagus / Carrots / Cheese

A simple and unique way to enjoy fresh asparagus with a light dressing. This one calls for Parmesan cheese. There is also an accompanying recipe for beef and potato salad in this post if that floats your CSA boat!

Creamy Spring Soup with Potatoes, Asparagus and Fiddleheads

by (updated 3558 days ago)
Ingredients: Asparagus / Butter / Cheese / Cream / Fiddleheads / Garlic / Potatoes

Fresh fiddleheads, asparagus, potatoes, garlic… what could be better? Using the asparagus stems to make the stock base for this soup adds a complexity of flavor that makes this one of my favorite recipes of the year. The addition of marscapone cheese, cream and butter helps too! Serve this with a crusty bread and you have a great main course.

Mashed Potato Loaf

by (updated 3319 days ago)
Ingredients: Butter / Cheese / Cream / Eggs / Potatoes

If you wanted to make it a hearty to-go meal, you could add crumbled bacon or sausage! (Thanks to Fellow Springdellian Kathleen Spaeth for the suggestion!)