Category "cheese"

best way to preserve ricotta?

I buy ricotta in large quantities (1kg) and I'm always throwing it out when it gets yellowish on the top border, and I'm pretty sure that yellow stuff is toxic.

How to prevent bursting from cheese stuffed beef patties?

I am trying to perfect the cheese burger, and an important part for me is the cheese stuffed patty. I am trying to find a way to prevent the cheese from burst

What is the rind of Brie cheese made of?

We were eating brie cheese last night, and someone asked if the rind was edible. I was tempted to say "yes, it's not plastic". But then I realized that while i

Exactly what is "low heat" for making cheese sauce?

Having a poor track record of making cheese sauces, I'm determined to do it right at least once in this decade. I read that one should use "low heat" only. T

I have an unopened package of mozzeralla cheese that is a month past it's "Best By" date, is it safe to eat? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate:What is the sign of mozzarella being old? It's vacuum sealed, and the cheese looks fresh. Is a month a big deal?

Basil Pesto and Cream Cheese dip

I made a dip with basil pesto covering cream cheese with grated parmesan cheese over it all. Can I keep the dip (tightly covered) for 4 days without the pest

How to make a Hungarian Túró Rudi at home?

I want to make some Túró Rudi for a Hungarian friend. Túró Rudi is a chocolate sweet available to buy in Hungary, and vast numbers a

Finding a balanced cheese table

I am a newbie in this area and I know it is a challenging one. The cheese table can have any type of cheeses. So I have been thinking about milk cheeses, blue

How to thicken bleu cheese dressing?

I tried this bleu cheese dressing: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com/all/episode.php?episodenumber=422&screen=2&sortby=a. It turned out good (not sure if

Hot chocolate and cheese (Colombian Special)

I recently visited Colombia in South America and I'm trying to recreate one of their traditional delicacies. They give you a lovely thick cup of hot chocolate

Cheese sent via mail

I received a parcel from Europe with cheese. Unfortunately they sent it via surface. It took 6 weeks over to Canada. The Swiss hard cheese was wrapped in plast

How to recognize that a hard cheese is mouldy?

I have a piece of comte (French hard cheese) open for some time (1 week or so). How do I recognize that it's moldy and therefore not good to eat? There're a thi

Why does melted asiago impart a strong numbing mouthfeel?

I've put asiago in a couple dishes as of late (mac and cheese as well as a risotto) and always tend to get a strong taste accompanied by an almost ... numbing s

Is pressed cottage cheese a different cheese?

Cottage cheese, by definition, is a cheese made by curdling milk using an acid or rennet of some sort, and then draining the whey, but not really going to any g

Subsitutions for Monterey Jack cheese in the UK

At one point in the US I had some Monterey Jack cheese which was tangy and yummy and delicious. Here in the UK they also sell cheese labelled "Monterey Jack"

Looking for an Italian cheese similar/identical to the French Brie

I am looking for a an Italian cheese that I can use as substitute to Brie. It should have the same consistency and creaminess, as well as delicate flavour. Any

What kind of cheese is the result of boiling milk with vinegar at home?

With this recipe http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Cheese-at-Home, which out of the following required cheese will I get at home?http://www.food.com/recipe/incredibly

I'm trying to make cheddar sticks from scratch

What are common commercial food additives that keep the cheese 'melty', but not runny? I have tried making fried cheddar sticks but the cheese just oozes out,

Why would a pregnant woman not be able to eat soft cheeses? [closed]

I just finished preparing a wedding today and one of the specs was that the bride (who is pregnant) was unable to eat certain types of cheese.

How long can milk products be frozen before spoiling? [duplicate]

I made a sauce for macaroni and cheese about 6 months ago and froze the excess sauce. It is basically a bechamel sauce with a fair amount of c