Asiago cheese is a hard table cheese with a strong, nutty flavor that resembles a combination of cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Fresh Asiago cheese is semi-sweet, while aged Asiago takes on a stronger, nuttier flavor. Because of its hardness, Asiago cheese is best used when grated and added to a variety of different recipes including breads, salads, soups and pasta. Asiago works well as the only cheese in the recipe, or it can be combined with other strong and flavorful varieties such as fresh parmesan.