Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Second cheese of the week......Womanchego!

Womanchego
Inspired by the classic Spanish sheep milk cheese Manchego, our cows' milk Womanchego is aged 3 to 4 months, making it more similar to a young Manchego than the aged version most commonly found in cheese shops. The flavor is medium mild and a touch sweet with hints of fruit and nut. Moister than its Spanish cousin, our Womanchego is delicious on sandwiches, with wine, or melted. On limited occasions we will offer our Wise Womanchego, aged for at least 9 months. 



Try these recipes:


Arugula Salad with Manchego, Apples, and Carmelized


Manchego is a great addition to any salad--heres a new one to try! Also try adding Manchego, walnuts, and  craisins to any salad.


http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Arugula-Salad-with-Manchego-Apples-and-Caramelized-Walnuts-108611


Honey glazed Fried Manchego Balls YUM


http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/honey-glazed-fried-manchego-cheese-recipe/index.html


Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese


A new twist on Grilled cheese. It's healthier too :)


http://www.chow.com/recipes/11099-sun-dried-tomato-parsley-and-manchego-grilled-cheese



Get ready for another cheesy week.....Dutch Farmstead!!!

Dutch Farmstead
Creamy and mild with a slight nutty undertone and a rich, round, well-balanced flavor, the Dutch Farmstead is our variation on Gouda. Consistently one of our favorites, the Dutch was recognized by both Saveur magazine in 2005 and Slow Food USA in 2003 as one of the best American raw milk farmstead cheeses. Ideal for sandwiches or with crackers and wine, Dutch Farmstead is creamier and sweeter than Bridgid's Abbey. Melts well. Aged 2 - 3 months.

Try these recipes:



Gouda mashed potatoes! 
Super easy to make, just need potatoes, butter, cream/milk, and cheeeeeese


http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/smoked-gouda-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html


Sandwich: Ham, Gouda, Carmelized onions, roasted tomato mayonnaise
This might be a bit complex to make completely by the book, but try a variation! Pair Gouda, ham or turkey, and grilled onions with some mayo to make a more simple, tasty sandwich.


http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-ham-gouda-cheese-with-caramelized-onions-and-roasted-tomato-mayonnaise-recipe/index.html


Apple Gouda Quesadillas!!
Impress your friends with your cooking skills using this unusual but tasty looking recipe.


http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/apple-gouda-quesadillas/detail.aspx


Gouda Spinach Quiche
A slightly more ambitious undertaking, but still completely doable!


http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/gouda-spinach-quiche/detail.aspx