Cheese Guide
Whether it’s the centerpiece of an hors d’oeuvre or dessert plate, topping buttery bacon-and-potato tarts, or simply melted between two slices of bread, cheese is one of the most versatile—and flavorful—of foods. F&W celebrates all things fromage with these tips for creating the perfect cheese plate, strategies for cooking with cheese, and our favorite cheese-focused recipes.
Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate | Strategies for Cooking with Cheese | Fluffy Cheese Soufflés | Amazing Cheese Recipes | Cheesecake Recipes
Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate
Laura Werlin, the author of four books on cheese, describes quintessential cheeses by style, from fresh to washed-rind. More »
Plus:
- Laura Werlin’s Favorite American and European Cheeses
- Chef Tips: Storing Cheese
- Cheese Party Basics
- Pairing Chardonnay and Cheese
- Noteworthy Cheese Shops Across the Country
Strategies for Cooking with Cheese
Whether they’re fresh or aged, semifirm or semisoft, cheeses are delicious on their own. Cooking with them can prove a little more challenging. As chef Terrance Brennan shows, it’s a question of choosing the right heat for the right cheese. More »
Plus: A Quick Cheese Guide
The Fluffiest Cheese Soufflé
Soufflés are quite simple, says F&W’s Grace Parisi: The base can be refrigerated overnight and the cooked soufflés reheated in the oven. More »
Recipes:
- Gruyère Soufflé
- Mushroom and Chèvre Soufflé
- Spinach and Roquefort Soufflé
- Ham, Leek and Gouda Soufflé
Amazing Cheese Recipes
- Polenta with Three Scoops of Cheese and Sautéed Shiitakes »
- Marja’s Mac-and-Cheese
- Creamy Parmesan Custards
- Pecorino Ravioli with Walnuts and Marjoram
- Fromage Fort
- Cauliflower Gratin with Manchego and Almond Sauce
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