Cheesy Desserts

Anyone who loves cheese like I do knows that the cheesy goodness doesn’t have to begin and end at mealtime. There are plenty of delicious ways to incorporate cheese into desserts, and I’ve discovered tons of these of recipes through my years of cheese-o-philia. From the indulgent to the luxurious, there really are endlessly versatile ways to make your dessert a little cheesy. These are some of my favorites.

Apple Cobbler is one of my all time favorite desserts. So, when I found this recipe for Apple, Blackberry, and Sharp White Cheddar Cobbler I basically thought I had stumbled into heaven. I thought, “there’s no way someone could have really combined two of my favorite things into one dessert!”. Well, someone did. The amazing thing about this recipe is that it’s made to serve 10 people, so it’s great to make for a small gathering, or for yourself to throw in the fridge and have for the whole week. The preparation is a little involved but is nothing a recreational baker couldn’t handle (I myself being one), and with a cook time of 10 minutes this is about as hassle free as tasty (and cheesy) dessert gets.

I couldn’t possibly write an article about cheesy desserts and leave out what is perhaps the most iconic of them all: Tiramisu. A disclaimer though, this Tiramisu Custard recipe isn’t exactly the classic Italian recipe, but it sure is delightful. It uses ricotta rather than the usual mascarpone cheese and I think it makes for a really uniquely tasting Tiramisu. And, it’s the perfect luxurious dessert to serve at your dinner parties because it only takes 8 minutes to prepare and no minutes to cook, so you can make it fresh after the meal. Impress your friends with this simple, elegant, and legendary dessert.

I know what you’re thinking: “What’s a post about cheesy desserts without a recipe for cheese cake?” Well, you need ponder no longer. This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is one of my favorites, and how could it not be with that type of combination? I will say that I only attempt this recipe when I know I have time and energy to give it the focus it requires. The crust can be tricky, but if you can master this recipe it will almost certainly become one of your favorites. And since a chocolate chip cheesecake has such broad appeal, it’s another great selection for dinner parties.

There's Lots of Ways to Cook with Cheese!

You can never really have enough ways to incorporate cheese into just about every meal of the day.   The good folks at Sargento are well aware of this simple yet essential culinary rule that is innate to us cheese lovers.  Sometimes shredding a little parmesan over your food just doesn’t do it, and so they've compiled enough cheesy recipes to keep your pallet satisfied during mealtime or snack time.  Here’s some of our favorites.

“Cheesy Chicken Casserole”

Who doesn’t like a casserole?  Too few to count.  And when it comes to this chicken broccoli casserole, the number’s got to be fewer.  Take 10 minutes to thrown some chicken, broccoli, sour cream, breadcrumbs and some seasoning in a casserole dish, and top it all off with three (yes, three!) different types of cheddar cheese and in just under an hour you’ll be ready to dive in to a tasty dinner.  The best part: it will serve 8 or hold up well in the fridge for the week’s leftovers.

“Hot Cheesy Crab Dip”

When I was growing up, the nights my mom would make her crab dip were like little gifts from above.  Since she won’t give up her recipe, I’ve found this one from Sargento to be just as authentic.  And something their recipe has that my mom’s didn’t: a little something called shredded pizza cheese.  Topped off over fresh crab meat and enough chilis and hot sauce to keep me on my toes, I love this hot crab dip with tortilla chips as an appetizer, side dish, or late night snack.

“Healthy Pasta Salad Suprema”

There’s no reason that cheese and healthy eating have to be mutually exclusive.  This pasta salad is a super light and healthy snack so it won’t give you that dense cheesy feeling that, while a favorite of mine, can limit one’s options for activity.  The recipe includes tons of highly nutritious and tasty ingredients like bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, olives, garbanzo beans, and artichoke hearts.  And of course it wouldn’t be complete without a topper of shredded mozzarella cheese, just mellow enough to not drown out the rest of the salad.  This dish is definitely one to pack up and take with for lunch at the office…or the beach.

Spaghetti Pie Recipe

If you like to eat spaghetti, but get tired of eating it the same way over and over again, try something new and make spaghetti pie. There are so many different spaghetti pie recipes out there for you. I’m going to list a recipe that has a few different kinds of cheese.  When choosing your cheese to add into the spaghetti, feel free to buy light cheese to save on some calories. This is a relatively easy recipe to use even if you are a novice when it comes to cooking. The only downfall to this recipe is that the prep work can be time consuming. 

The name of this dish is called three cheese spaghetti pie. When you make a dish like this the easiest thing to do is gather everything you will be using and the ingredients you need so that they are easily accessible.

Ingredients

  3/4lb. spaghetti noodles

 9 tablespoons of olive oil

5 garlic cloves quartered

1 sliced onion

4 eggs

1 cup cream

2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon pepper

4 oz. of fontina cheese grated

8 oz. of feta cheese crumbled

8 oz. of parmesan cheese shredded

Follow these directions to have yourself a delicious spaghetti pie dinner which you and your family will enjoy. Before you start to make the wonderful dish preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Cook your spaghetti noodles until they are soft and then drain, put back in the pot, and set aside to use later.  Next you need to heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and add the garlic and onion. Add salt and pepper; and, when the garlic and onion is cooked remove them from the heat and set them aside to use later. Using a medium sized bowl beat the eggs and the cream, and mix until well blended. Add the salt, pepper, and the different cheeses.   Only add in 4oz. of the parmesan, add in the garlic and onion, and the spaghetti noodles.  In an oven safe skillet, heat up oil and add the spaghetti mixture.   Cook for about 5 minutes and then place in the oven for an additional 30 minutes. When the pie is done remove it from the oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes. You then need to slide a spatula all around the sides and the bottom to help loosen it up. Then take a large dish and place on top of the skillet and flip the skillet and plate over and the spaghetti should slide right out. Take another plate and put it on top of the spaghetti again and flip it again. Then you need to let it stand for another ten minutes. The reason that you had to flip it twice was to help distribute the cheeses evenly throughout the whole pie.  Add the rest of the parmesan to the top of the pie, slice it up and enjoy.

Different Uses for Colby-Jack Cheese

Every cheese has its own unique flavor and texture. Some cheese is smooth, while others may have holes, are bumpy and you will find some cheese that is creamy or has spicy flavor. Colby jack cheese is made up of Colby and Monterey Jack cheese. This cheese is very high in Calcium and is usually high in saturated fat, but you will be able to purchase Colby jack shredded low fat cheese, if you are watching your fat intake.

There are many different ways that you can buy Colby jack cheese. The most popular way is in either a half moon, or full moon chunk. It is sold when the cheese is still moderately young. This way you get a mild flavor, and you’re able to taste both the Colby and Monterey jack cheese. 

When it comes to eating this delectable cheese, you will find that the most popular ways to serve it are:   in a cheese tray, chunked in a salad, in slices on sandwiches, and melted to be put on casserole or in soups. You will also see a lot of use of Colby jack in Mexican dishes because it has a very versatile flavor.

If you have never bought Colby jack cheese you should know what it looks like so you know what you are looking for. Colby jack cheese is shiny with a yellow and white marble look. When you pick up the cheese you will notice that it is a semi hard cheese meaning that it’s solid but when your press your finger to it, it will have some give. Colby jack cheese has a pleasing look and is nice to use in a cheese tray. Almost everyone that enjoys eating cheese will like the taste and texture of Colby jack cheese

When you are looking to buy this cheese look for Sargento brand, the main reason for this is because you will be able to find many Sargento coupons online and in the paper. And with today’s economy everyone is looking for a way to save a few pennies. Sargento is also a very popular brand and you should have no problem finding it in any store near you.

If you are using this cheese in a dish that you are making, you will find that it melts nicely, and when it starts to cool the cheese has a stringy pull to it. The cheese itself has a creamy texture whether it has been melted or not. Colby jack cheese can last for a long period of time as long as your keep it in the refrigerator. Colby jack is also a cheese that can be frozen and you don’t have to worry about the cheese losing its taste.

Different Cheese Recipes

If you love to eat cheese and like meals that are extra cheesy, then keep reading to find out some of the different cheese recipes that you can make that are loaded with cheese. You can even find recipes that you can use string cheese, which if you are calorie conscious, string cheese calories are usually very low. There are recipes out there they are for appetizers, main dishes, and even desserts. Here are some of the top rated cheese recipes. 

Macaroni and cheese is a favorite among children. You can make homemade macaroni and cheese that uses up to three different cheeses. You can have fun with dish because you can use any kind of cheese that you like. There is no specific cheese to use. This is a simple dish that takes little prep time and you can always make it in advance and freeze it. 

A cheese biscuit with garlic makes a nice appetizer to hold over your hungry crowd until the main dish is served. This is another easy dish to make.   This one does have a little longer prep time, but it’s worth the extra work because your family is sure to love them. Most recipes that you will find only yield about 12 biscuits so you might have to double or triple the recipe depending on how many people you are feeding.

A lovely cheesy dessert that you can try is peanut butter cheese fudge. This is a very simple dish that has very little prep work involved. You will find that this dessert has the sweet taste everyone wants when eating a dessert, but you also get the added benefit of having a subtle cheesy taste.  Anyone that loves cheese will be sure to enjoy this dessert. And since it is fudge, it will keep for a long period of time in the refrigerator before it spoils.

The next dish that is going to be described is a steak and cheese croissant sandwich. This is something that can be made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s extremely simple to make and has the same prep time as making a sandwich. All you need to do is cut the croissant so that you have two halves, fill it with steak and cheese, and the lettuce and tomato is optional. You don’t have to have steak and cheese you can use any kind of meat and cheese that you desire.

Eggs with cheese and chives are great for breakfast. It doesn’t take long to make and is simple and your kids will love it before they head off to school. All you need to do is beat eggs and add in the cheese and chives. Put the mixture in a skillet and scramble the eggs. Then dish it up and serve. This is another dish that takes very little prep time and your whole family will love the taste; you can use any kind of cheese that you desire.

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Making dinner every day can become tedious, you start running out of things to make, and you get tired of eating the same things over and over again. This a really simple meal to make that your family will love. On the nights that you are busy or just don’t feel like cooking something that involves a lot of work; try this wonderful cheesy casserole recipe. This cheesy hashbrown dish can be good when you are having a pot luck dinner or when friends and family are over visiting. 

You will need to gather a few materials before you start to make this simply easy dish. The things that you will need are a casserole dish, cutting board, a sharp knife, mixing bowl, spatula, and a microwave safe bowl. When you have gathered all the materials set them aside for use later.  Next, you will need to gather your ingredients.   It’s easier to gather everything first so everything is in easy reach when you are making the dish.

The ingredients you will need are:

1 bag of hashbrowns

1 onion

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 can of cream of celery soup

1 tablespoon of butter

½ lb. of Colby cheese (if you want to use a cheese that has more of a spice flavor, you can substitute the Colby cheese with Pepper Jack cheese)

The first thing that you need to do is preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Next spray your casserole dish with a butter spray or you can coat the bottom and sides of the casserole dish with butter. Once the casserole dish is greased set it aside to use later. Take your onion and cut it up into small chunks. Take your mixing bowl and mix together the mushroom soup and celery soup. Add in the onion and hashbrowns. Mix everything together so that the hashbrowns are evenly coated with the soup. Add in half of the cheese and mix well. Get your casserole dish and pour the hashbrown mixture into the dish. Spread the mixture out evenly over the casserole dish. Add the rest of the cheese to the top of the hashbrown mixture. Melt your butter in the microwave, when the butter is fully melted, pour over the top of the hashbrown mixture. When you have everything in the casserole dish, place it in the oven for about 45 minutes. Check on your casserole after the 45 minute period; the cheese should be melted and starting to get crispy on top. You might have to leave it in the oven another ten minutes just so the hashbrowns and cheese are nicely browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 15 minutes and then serve.

If you always seem to have a full schedule and can never find time to cook, then you can make up more than one serving at a time and freeze it.  By cooking this way, you can have this wonderful meal without all the work.

Facts and Tips about Cheese, Including Wine and Cheese

#1 Cheese production and consumption dates back to 8000 BC

Cheese was produced and consumed as early as 8000 BC. Around that time, sheep were domesticated. Its origins are less clear, but some scholars point to the Middle East or Turkey as the place where cheese was first produced.

#2 How to eat cheese fondue

When you are eating cheese fondue, be careful to not be stuffed once you get to the final part of the pot. The so-called “nun” is by some considered to be best part. It is actually a thin layer of hardened cheese, similar to a crust.

#3 Why cheddar cheese is so durable

Cheddar cheese is known to be able to last for a very long time, even years. The reason is that it is low in moisture. Unlike shredded low fat cheeses or other kinds of light cheese in general, cheddar cheese contains a low percentage of water, and is thus very durable. If you take cottage cheese, for instance, it will turn bad very soon because it contains so much water.

#4 How to prevent mold

In order to prevent mold on your cheese, avoid wet storage environments and always put the cheese in a box and seal it. If you also add a little bit of sugar inside the box, you can prevent mold from occurring on your cheese.

#5 Which cheese knives work best?

The answer is: If a knife is too sharp, it will not work as good as a dull knife.

#6  Which Wine and cheese?

This is almost a timeless question. Which wine should you use with which cheese? The answer is not simple, and it depends on many factors, especially your own taste.

But it is essential to remember that if you buy the cheapest wine available, well then you should probably not expect the highest quality. So if the event you need the wine for is important for you, for instance a romantic cheese fondue, you should invest in a good wine. Good wines have the advantage of being able to help release the flavor of the cheese, which is something cheap wines cannot achieve.

There is a basic rule when choosing a wine to go with cheese, however: if you have a strong cheese, drink a strong wine, and if you have cheese that is mild, pick a wine that is also mild. It is paramount that neither the wine nor the cheese is too strong and is the only flavor you can taste when eating your dinner.

But in the end, all formulas and rules do not matter if you do not like a particular wine or if you cannot stand a particular kind of cheese (such as spicy cheeses like pepper jack cheese). In the end, you have to decide on your taste which wine and which cheese work well together.

8 Facts about cheese

Almost everyone eats cheese on a regular basis, most of us every day. But what do we know about cheese? Here are five interesting facts about cheese that you might have not known before, including its production, its origin, and its current varieties.

#1 US produces most cheese

The top producer of cheese worldwide is the United States, and in the United States, the states of Wisconsin and California produce the highest amount of cheese.

#2 Greece consumes most cheese

The most cheese per capita is consumed in Greece. Greeks ate 60 pounds of cheese on average per person in 2004. The second highest consumption per capita of cheese is in France. The French ate 52 pounds of cheese on average per person in 2004. Americans, on the other hand, consumed much less cheese: in 2004, they ate around 30 pounds of cheese on average per person.

#3 Cows are not the only animals that produce milk

Most cheese is made from the milk of cows and less so from the milk of sheep and goats. But there are many more animals that produce milk for cheese. There is even a milk producer in Sweden that makes moose cheese. That moose cheese is so valuable that two pounds of this cheese costs $1000.

#4 Monks invented most of the kinds of cheese we eat today

It's true. Monks were the ones who really upped the production of cheese in the 6^th and 7^th centuries. Presumably due to their secluded way of living, they had the means and time to experiment with different production methods, and were successful in developing new kinds of cheese.

#5 There are thousands of different cheeses

It is estimated that Great Britain alone knows of 700 different (local) kinds of cheese. France and Italy are estimated to have about 400 different kinds each. The reasons for such a variety depend on differences in production: the kind of milk used for the cheese, how long it is stored for, which substances are added during production, and so on. Some kinds of cheese are cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, and some categories for cheese include light cheese or even string cheese. And obviously, the number of cheese recipes and cheese snacks is almost unlimited. One great recipe is cheese fondue, which is originally from the French-speaking part of Switzerland, but has spread all over the world.

How to Make Cheese Fondue

If the weather outside is cold and just plain ugly, you do not want to go to a restaurant. Here is an alternative: The perfect dish to make on a cold winter day is cheese fondue. It automatically creates thoughts of a mountain cabin covered in snow, a roaring fireplace, simply a romantic atmosphere. Don't worry if you have never done cheese fondue before; it's easy. You just need to keep in mind some of the points mentioned here.

Obviously, you need all necessary tools and ingredients. There are not that many actually. First of all, you need a pot. When you are shopping for cheese fondue pots, it is recommended to not buy cheap pots because they often do not last very long. Try to pick one that is made of strong metal and is very resistant to high temperatures. You also need fondue forks. A cheese fondue dinner is not real and authentic if you do not have the classic fondue forks. Apart from cheese fondue forks, you also need something like a stove-top or a tabletop burner.

As for the temperature of the stove-top, you should keep the heat rather low, so the cheese can cook steadily and consistently. Watch out that the cheese does not burn without you noticing it when you are in an engaging conversation!

For the complete recipe, you will need buttermilk, some type of sliced cheese, flour, mustard, and perhaps some garlic. You might also want to serve some dipping choices, such as tiny pieces of bread, ham, asparagus, or any collection of vegetables that would taste well with cheese. In case you have left-over cheese from your cheese fondue, you can still use it as cheese snacks on the next day.

Note: If you use Swiss cheese, be careful because it often thickens up faster than other types of cheese, so you need to reduce its cooking time.

Instructions: Put the buttermilk in a pot, and heat it thoroughly. Put cheese and flour in, and add a bit of salt. Now stir regularly until the cheese is properly melted. Then put the whole mixture on a low flame and heat it. But be careful not to boil it or else the cheese will not be as thin and delicious as you want it to be.

It is usually best to not serve anything else before the cheese fondue. The reason is that the cheese can be quite heavy, and you don't want your guests or your date to be half-full already when the cheese fondue set comes on the table. So for starters, only serve very light appetizers, if at all. Along with the cheese fondue, wines are often a popular choice. Again, drink whichever wine you prefer, but make sure it's not a heavy one. The same is true for any dessert you might serve after the cheese fondue. It is recommended to serve something light, such as fruit or a salad.

Easy Recipe: Grilled Cheese Sandwich

One of the first recipes people learn to make is a grilled cheese sandwich. The beauty of this dish is that it is very easy to make but can be adapted and enhanced in virtually unlimited ways. So today, the basic recipe will be explained, along with a few interesting variations.

First of all, you obviously need cheese. The type of cheese is basically your own choice. Pick whichever cheese you like most! Usually, however, it is one of these kinds of cheese: American cheese, light cheese, or Swiss and Gouda cheese. Or if you like it spicy, use pepper jack cheese.

Then you need bread. As for the type of bread, the basic recipe uses toast or simple sandwich bread. But if you like it, it also works with darker bread. You may also use other flavors of bread, such as rye bread.

On to the interesting part. What do you put on a grilled cheese sandwich besides cheese? The usual ingredients are tomatoes and ham, but you can use whatever you like. Some ideas are herbs and spices to make the sandwich taste a little different than usual. You can also fry an egg and either put it on top of the sandwich, or as some foodies like it, put the fried eggs in between two grilled cheese sandwiches (warning: this won't be good for your waistline if you do this too often!)

Once you decided on what you want to have on your grilled cheese sandwich, you can get started. One of the reasons grilled cheese sandwiches are so popular is because all you need to make them is a typical pan. Nothing more. No preheating the oven, just a normal pan.

Now as for the actual grilled cheese recipe: Take two slices of the bread of your choice, butter one side of each slice, then place one slice with the butter face down and the other slice with the butter face up. It is important if you make grilled cheese that you put a lot of butter on each side of the sandwich. Then put the sliced cheese and ham and tomatoes, and whatever you like, in between the two slices. Put all of it in your pan and turn over after one or two minutes. You would want them to have a golden brown look in the end. After maybe three or four minutes at most, the sandwich should be ready, and you can serve it, and enjoy it!

Variations: You can put almost anything on your grilled cheese sandwich, but some fascinating options are:

-        use a different kind of butter (herb butter or garlic butter)

-        spice it up: use onions, chili/curry powder, oregano, olive oil, and garlic

-        mushrooms

-        meat. Yes, you can even use meat for your grilled cheese sandwich. You can use bacon, chicken, turkey or whichever meat you like!

What You Need to Know About String Cheese

We all know that there are hundreds of different types of cheese. Contrary to what you might have been told, string cheese is not one of them. Pepper jack cheese is a type of cheese while string cheese is a name that is used to describe different cheese types. We can characterize string cheese as being peelable. When this happens it will peel in strips or strings from the large cheese.

There are different traditions that are linked with string cheese around the world, especially in Armenia, Slovakia and Mexico. In Armenia we see string cheese being made with white base. The milk type that is utilized will usually be taken from a sheep or goat that is older. Most of the choices will vary based on production methods that are used in the area. Armenian string cheese will include mahleb and black cumin. It will be sold and presented under the form of braided endless loops. The strings are formed due to how the cheese is pulled during the processing. 

In Slovakia the traditional string cheese is named korbaciky. It is made with sheep milk salty cheese that is available unsmoked or smoked. Traditionally this type of cheese is created by pulling sheep cheese that is steamed into strings manually and then braiding them. There are also machine milk versions that are available. In Mexico there is a traditional and highly popular string cheese named Oaxaca. In most cases it is served in quesadillas. Nowadays Oaxaca is included in many different fast food products and it became a wanted commercial food ingredient. 

In USA the term “string cheese” is basically used to describe servings of mozzarella that have low-moisture and come in snack size servings. The cheese is usually cylindrical and around 6 inches long. The diameter is of around 1 inch. String cheese will be packaged and cut individually or together with other strings of various lengths. In most cases the cheese that will be used is a mozzarella form but we can also see a combination between cheddar cheese and mozzarella. 

The great thing about string cheese is the fact that you can find it in most supermarkets from around the country. You do not have to look hard and it can be used in numerous cheese recipes and can even be utilized as a decoration. There are different price tags attached because of the fact that different cheese can be used to create string cheese. Based on what you are buying you might end up paying more than you first thought, especially when the cheese if of a really high quality. The good news is that you can always shop around as availability is a huge bonus. There are dozens of manufacturers that you can choose from and it is impossible that you will not find string cheese that you will like.

How to Make Spicy Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti pie is a very interesting recipe that a family always loves. There are different variations possible and the cook can even make modifications so that personal touch can be added to the dish. One of the highly popular variations is a spicy spaghetti pie. 

You are going to need 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and alternatively you can use pepper jack cheese. 4 ounces of dried and broken spaghetti pasta are also necessary. The other ingredients needed are 1 pound of pork sausage, 1 cup of chopped onions, 1 cup of sliced black olives, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, around 14 ounces of diced tomatoes with juices, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, one quarter of a tablespoon of red pepper, 1 third of a cup of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese. You can play with the amounts but not too much as the taste would be modified and you might end up with a dish that you will not like. More peppers can be used for those that want a spicier desert. Keep in mind that the ingredients are intended for 6 servings. If you need more or less you need to adapt the quantities. 

Preparing the spicy spaghetti pie starts with cooking the pasta just like it says on the package. Then you will need to drain it, rinse and then drain it again. Pour the cooked pasta in a nine inch deep pie plate. Make sure that the bottom is fully covered. Next you will want to sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and then set the dish aside.

The sausages, onions, olives and garlic need to be cooked over medium fire. You can stop cooking when the onions are tender and the sausages are brown. Make sure that you drain the pot used and stir everything with the tomatoes, the tomato paste, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and the red peppers. The mixture needs to be poured in the initial dish and then you will want to cover everything with foil.

Next we are going to bake the pie for around half an hour at 350 degrees Celsius. Parmesan cheese is used to sprinkle over the pie and as soon as it is done you will want to let it properly cool off for around 5 minutes before you serve. 

In the event that you do not want the spaghetti pie to be spicy but you want to have a special flavor you can replace the red peppers with white or black peppers. Olives can also be replaced with mushrooms or other similar ingredients. The bottom line is that this is one recipe that you can easily play with. Some of the ingredients can be replaced and you can also add condiments that you really like. It is very hard to get it wrong with a spicy spaghetti pie.

How to Make Pepper Jack Cheese

There are hundreds of great cheese recipes that you can learn but few people think about the fact that they can actually make cheese types as well. A great example is pepper jack cheese, which you can make in the comfort of your own home. Let us see how this is done. 

The first thing you need to do to create pepper jack cheese is to heat milk till around 88 degrees Farenheit. This is when the starter needs to be added and then you just wait for the milt to properly ripen at ninety degrees for around 30 minutes. If needed you can add diluted calcium chloride and then add finely chopped peppers. Remember that there are different peppers that can be used but these are the ones that are recommended by chefs that created cheese recipes. Make sure that you stir till everything is properly blended.

Now you will need to add diluted rennet and then let the cheese boil for another 30 minutes. The curd should be cut in cubes of a quarter of an inch and have to set for 40 minutes. Heat them to 100 degrees for half an hour and let them set for 5 minutes. The whey should be poured till the curd levels and wait 30 minutes while stirring every 5 minutes in order to avoid matting. A temperature of 200 degrees should be maintained.

The rest of the process is really easy and similar to any other cheese that you might want to make. The only real difference stands in the shape that you want to offer. Most people prefer a rectangular one for pepper jack cheese so you will want to press it while in the cheesecloth-lined mold with a wait for around 15 minutes. Turn it and press on the other side as well.

Waxing the pepper jack cheese might be a little more difficult. You need to first cool it properly in a refrigerator for at least half a day and melt the wax in a good double boiler. Apply it with natural bristle brushes and allow a few minutes to pass for cooling purposes. Remember that cheese was will dry very quickly and you will need a minimum of 2 thin coats in order to properly protect your cheese. The aging of pepper jack cheese needs to be done at 55 degrees for 1 to 4 months. In the event that you used raw milk you will need a minimum of 2 months. The more you make it age the sharper the taste that is going to be obtained. 

Pepper Jack cheese can be used in numerous cheese recipes, especially when talking about cheese snacks. It is not that easy to make at home but with a little practice you will quickly notice that it is also not difficult. Just have patience and you will get the hang of it. 

How to Find Good Cheese Recipes

There are different ways in which we can find great cheese recipes that range from cheese snacks to cheese fondue. The problem is that most people restrict their research and they will not be able to find as much as they would want to. For those that love cheese there is a need to know as many cheese recipes as possible. Let us think about how we can find as many as possible. 

The most obvious place to look for cheese recipes is a recipe book. There are dozens available in most libraries from around the world. Make sure that you ask the shop owner about those books that include the most cheese recipes possible. Also, keep in mind that there are some cooking magazines that also offer different types of free recipes. You might want to look at them and see whether or not there are some cheese snacks recipes available in them. 

The one place where we can easily find as many cheese recipes as we want to is the Internet. The problem is that few people actually know how to properly research anything online. There are hundreds of high quality cooking websites and recipe sites that surely have the articles that people need. The problem is in finding them.

Unfortunately most people will simply go to the first site that they locate through a regular Google, Yahoo or Bing web search. The trick is to find as many as possible and not just one. You will never find all of the recipes that you could gain access to if you look on just one site. Also, you should understand that there are also recipe sites that are not really good. This could be bad as you would end up cooking a meal that will not turn out good. When faced with difficult recipes like those for cheese fondue you will quickly see that everything needs to be perfect.

All about String Cheese

There are several different types of cheese that can be defined as string cheese. You can define string cheese as a cheese that when peeled apart from the larger chunk of cheese comes off in strings or strips. Most of the string cheese that you will find is made with an aged white cheese from a goat or sheep depending on the methods used to produce it. String cheese is made when you pull on it during processing; the more you pull it the stringier it will be. 

You can freeze string cheese, if you like to buy in bulk. Freezing the cheese will not have any effect on the stringiness. Cheese that is frozen will keep for long periods of time;   however, when you defrost the cheese it can’t be refrozen again. So make sure that you only defrost what you are going to eat at that time.

There are several different string cheeses that are a popular snack. There is a Mexican Oaxaca cheese that makes a really good string cheese. In America string cheese is mostly made out of mozzarella. When you purchase string cheese it will mostly come in packs that are individually wrapped. They are cylinder in shape and are no longer then six inches and no wider than one inch. Sometimes you can find string cheese that is mixed with cheddar, but mostly you will only find string cheese that is mozzarella. String cheese gets its name because you can pull strips of cheese from the main cylinder shape and when you pull it apart you will get strips of cheese that you can eat. String cheese has become a healthy cheese snack for many children. String cheese became a popular item in the early 90’s and is still a popular snack today.

If you are a fan of string cheese it can be possible for you to make your own. The process is not at all simple, but if you are willing to try, then there is a recipe that you can use to make string cheese. First you need to choose a cheese that you want to use. I would recommend using mozzarella since it’s popular and doesn’t cost that much. Then you melt the cheese in a saucepan.  When the cheese is melted you then strain it to get off any water that has formed.  When the cheese has cooled enough that you can pick it up, you then stretch it out and make a loop, fold the cheese over, and repeat the process. Repeat this stretching process about six times. Wrap your freshly made string cheese in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Now that you know how to make your string cheese, you can make fresh string cheese whenever you want. This is a nice snack for people of all ages. It’s something that is healthy for you and yet is still fun to eat.