Cheese stuff

lsahdjf

What can I make with these two really good cheeses I have from Europe. My sister brought some cheese back with her when she went there recently but I don't know anything about cheese. Is there anything you can make with any cheese besides grilled cheese? ( I don't have all that much cheese, about 2 oz. of each)

I realize this is kind of vague, if you guys want descriptions of cheeses, pictures even, i could try that... but i'd rather not, i can't really think of a good way of describing them...i dont know anything about cheese

tardcore

Melt them and make a really great nacho dip.

DrFrylock

Combine with various types of bread (including, say, table water crackers) and select complementary wines. Good cheese is meant to be enjoyed for its own sake.

Thanatos

What types of cheeses are they?

There are all sorts of different cheeses in Europe, meant to be enjoyed in different ways.

METAzraeL

If it's a soft, creamy cheese, spread it on something relatively small, say a cracker. If it's firm, cut off slices and eat with bread. If it's pungent and dry, your best bet is to cook it into something. Wine is, of course, commonplace with cheese. But really, you need to give some more info.

KalTorak

If one of them is parmageano reggiano, you can make some bad-ass alfredo sauce with it. Just combine equal parts (say half a cup of each) butter, heavy cream, and grated cheese in a saucepan over low heat or in a double boiler (put the butter in first so it melts). Whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Spoon over pasta and die from how awesome it tastes.

tardcore

I found a cool website for you:
http://www.ilovecheese.com/recipes.asp

KMFurDM

It would really help to know what kind of cheese they are. I am sure they are labeled.

an_alt

Might I suggest a nice sharp port? If the cheeses are good on their own, crackers without too much flavour would be perfect.

As with everyone else, if you can give more detail I can comment further.

SatanIsMyMotor

Crackers and wine = win

crake

KMFurDM wrote: »

It would really help to know what kind of cheese they are. I am sure they are labeled.

My cheese is never labeled if I get it from a cheese shop. I've forgotten a number of times which is which. cheese related hijinx ensue.

EggyToast

Just eat it. The reason most people use american cheese for grilled cheese and other "get some melted cheese on there" is because it's cheap, fast, and you wouldn't otherwise eat the stuff. Put it on a cracker, or on a sliced baguette.

The best way is to take a little bit and eat it, and think "what would it be good to eat this with."

DiscGrace

With port and crackers sounds like a winner to me. Or something like a Riesling would go well with Gouda/Edam type cheeses. Fruity wines like a Beaujolais can go nice with cheddary stuff, too.

This is making me want wine + cheese.

KingMoo

If it's provaletta, cut it into a thick slices, oil it and stick it on the BBQ at high medium-heat. If it starts to melt through your provaletta is too soft. Add a little oregano at the end.