Cheeses

Does the thought of smoked Gouda set your taste buds on fire, or will plenty of cream cheese on a bagel satisfy your need for cheese? Whichever you prefer, explore your passion for this delicious...

Cottage cheese is a product primarily made from milk that is set out and drained into two separate parts: edible sour pieces known as curds and discarded liquid referred to as whey. Although cow's...

Make cheese from raw goat milk with just a few ingredients. Goat milk is healthier than cow milk, and it contains more protein. Goat milk is available at local grocery stores. However, fresh goat...

The term "sour milk cheese" refers to the manufacturing process, and can refer to any cheese that only uses natural souring to curdle milk. This is in contrast to the majority of cheeses, which...

Farmer's cheese is made from basic kitchen ingredients. It is common on dairies, yet it is sometimes considered a gourmet cheese. If made from goat's milk, it is known as chevre. The French call...

Learn how to make cheese at home with a few simple ingredients.

The first cheeses were made at home for fresh consumption, and basket cheese is one version of this simple food. Basket cheese is named simply after the container it is put in to drain and ripen....

So, you're sick of the grocery store Parmesan cheese (who can you really blame you!) and you're curious about making your own cheese. Parmesan cheese is one of the easiest cheeses to make,...

Cheese is a staple of most Mexican dishes. Enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, and fajitas are all made better by the gooey, melted Mexican cheese. Mexican cheese is easy to buy from the grocery...

Gouda or ‘Goudse kaas’ is a sweet yellow cheese named after the city of Gouda in Southern Holland. The name is not protected, so many of the cheeses that are sold internationally as...

Goat cheese is a creamy cheese made with goat’s milk. It has a tart flavor and is often used as a spread on crackers. It is available in the dairy or cheese sections of most supermarkets...

Cheddar Cheese comes from England in a town called Cheddar. Cheddar Cheese is referred to as cheddar now, because of the unique cheddaring process of cheddar cheese. A rich nutty flavor with a...

Cheddar cheese is a semi-hard, yellow-orange cheese that varies in sharpness. It is named after an English village called Cheddar and is widely popular in the United Kingdom. This article will...

Babybel is a trademarked name for a type of cheese that comes in little serving sized wheels. The trademark of this company is the red wax coating that the wheels come wrapped in. Many people...

Quark is a smooth, fresh, unripened cheese with a flavor and texture similar to cream cheese and ricotta. It is a common European cheese and is used in baking and cooking, and also as a fresh...

This ricotta recipe is one of the easier cheeses to make. The ingredients must be cooked slowly and carefully so that the ricotta cheese forms properly. Once the ricotta is made, it must be used...

Cream cheese is a favorite as a dip, with appetizers and with desserts. It also goes hand-in-hand with your favorite bagel. Learn to make this soft, spreadable cheese at home using ingredients...

For most folks, really fresh cheese is difficult to find and processed cheese turns off many cheese aficionados. You can make your own, even on the same day you have guests over for cocktails....

Goat cheese is a delicacy often used in many wonderful European dishes. This cheese can be pricey and somewhat enigmatic in quality. However if you learn how to make this fabulous cheese, then...