Tag: cheese
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Spaghetti Al Limone
Spaghetti, lemons, olive oil, some herbs and parmigiano-reggiano cheese is all you need to make this simple southern Italian dish. We are going to be making a lemon and olive oil emulsion, adding cheese and then folding al-dente pasta through it. Simply Whisk the zest and juice of a lemon in a bowl with several…
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Cheese: Italian Piave
The most famous of all Italian cheeses, Parmigiano-Reggiano, has a little brother called Piave. Named naturally enough after the river and region of northern Italy where it is made. It is every bit as versatile and tasty but because it is aged for less time the flavours are milder and easier on the bank account. Milk…
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Cheese: Havarti
I think everyone has heard of this famous Danish cheese. Havarti has world-wide fame as a light and easy table cheese and because it is easy to cook with. It is a relatively new cheese but has become a staple in Denmark Milk Cow Origin Denmark Aged Traditional methods see it aged for 3 months.…
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Cheese: Moliterno
Moliterno is a hard sheep and goats milk cheese that hails from southern Italy. It is full of flavour with a distinct but pleasant bight. It is medium on the salt scale and has a hard gritty texture. As such it is the perfect table cheese and can also be used in salads, sandwiches and…
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Cheese: Massdam
Massdam is a moreish Gouda cheese from Holland. It is a light well rounded all purpose cheese. Milk Cow Origin Holland Aged Briefly 4 – 12 weeks Aroma It almost reminds me a bit of dried fruit but then the milky smell takes over. It is tantalising. Taste I get a strong nutty flavour with…
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Tasting Plate Ideas: Egg Ribbons With Salami
Here is something a bit different for your tasting platters and starters. You simply whisk and egg, make a thin omelette and slice it lenthways into ribbons. Take each ribbon and roll it around your index finger. Lay the rolled ribbons out on a plate and add some garnish. Here I have used diced salami,…
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Cheese: Asiago
Asiago is an semi-firm cow cheese from northern Italy. It has a mild but addictive taste. It is great for salads, sandwiches and pastas where you don’t need a cheese with bite. I love munching on it by itself and find myself going to the fridge for a slice more often than I should. Milk…
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Homemade Garlic Bread
I had a hankering for garlic bread the other day. When I went to the freezer to see if we had some in I came up empty handed however. I did a quick google and there were a lot of posts using bread, ground garlic and butter. So easy and the result was perfect. I…
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Edam Cheese
Edam is a charming and moreish cheese hailing from Holland. Do a quick internet search and you will be told it is an excellent table cheese but not one for melting/grilling. I think it is excellent for both and it goes with almost everything. Milk Cow and or goat. Origin Holland Aged 2 months minimum.…
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Jarlsberg Cheese
Jarlsberg is a cows milk cheese hailing from Norway. It is exceptionally versatile and it is just as at home on cheese platters, sandwiches and salads etc as it is cooked, grilled and melted on bread, pasta, pizza, dips etc. Milk Cow Origin Norway Aged Yes, for the most part 3 months. Some varieties are…
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