Cheese, Glorious Cheese

Cheese is one of the most popular foods around today, whether it's used in cooking, served as a course before or after meals, or just part of a healthy snack. As part of a nutritious diet, it's chock-full of calcium, which studies show might even aid in weight loss. Now, in Cheese, Glorious Cheese!, cheese lovers everywhere can enjoy all the benefits of their favorite ingredient with more than seventy-five unique and tasty recipes, all using cheese.From soups and salads to entrees, appetizers, and even desserts, Cheese, Glorious Cheese! presents recipes that explore a wide array of varieties and flavors of cheese. Whether you're serving a casual lunch of Fennel, Orange, and Arugula Salad with Ricotta Salata or Corn Soup with Manchego Kernels, or a festive dinner of Beef Tenderloin with Roquefort-Mascarpone Sauce and Spinach Risotto Mold with Pecorino Romano, there are many options to please any cheese lover. In addition, there are side dishes such as Roasted Cauliflower with a Roquefort Crust, Eggplant Strata with Herbed Goat Cheese, and Lentils with Beets and Feta, as well as desserts like Toasted Pound Cake with White Cheddar Ice Cream and Apple Chutney and Gingery Pear Cheesecake. Included throughout are easy-to-follow tips for choosing, storing, and substituting cheeses, and recipes for vegetarians as well. Whether using local, store-bought, or artisanal cheeses, the recipes are user-friendly. Cheese, Glorious Cheese! is the perfect resource for easy-to-use and mouthwatering recipes for every occasion.