In Season: Nuts
Ancient Romans partaking in the festivities of Saturnalia—a raucous mid-December holiday that honored seed-sowing god Saturn— wagered nuts, not gold coins, as they rolled dice fashioned from sheep and goat knucklebones. A good haul of fall nuts, after all, was a good omen for the spring harvest to come. Later in western civilization’s story line, […]
Washed-Rind Cheese Tart with a Mixed Nut Crust
Italian Tallegio is an obvious choice for the washed-rind semi-soft cheese in this recipe. But other options that match the nutty crust are Limburger, Morbier, Port Salut, and Reblochon.
One Cheese Five Ways: Appenzeller
Produced in accordance with a 700-year-old, well-guarded recipe, this delightfully nutty Alpine cheese is a crowd-pleaser. Appenzeller is made in the northeast mountain region of Switzerland by just three dairy cooperatives, using the milk of Brown Swiss cows from 60 small dairy farms in the region. The wheels are hand-washed with an herbal brine and […]
Älplermagronen
This traditional Alpine comfort food is the Swiss version of macaroni and cheese. An alternate preparation method is to cover the prepared noodles and potatoes with the cream, cheese, and spices, and bake in a casserole dish until melted and saucy.
Roasted Sunchokes with Bagna Càuda and Melted Appenzeller
This unique and delicious dish makes an exciting addition to holiday entertaining menus. Bagna càuda is a hot dish made from garlic and anchovies, originating in Piedmont, Italy, during the 16th century.
How to Build the Perfect Butter Board
Butter boards have divided the internet! Topped with sea salt and served with radishes, the thick layer of butter has some people horrified and others delighted. We decided to take a look at the trend and try it out for ourselves, and since this is culture, of course, we had to put cheese on it! […]
Goat’s Milk Caramel Sauce is the GOAT
Mexican sweet caramelized goat milk called “cajeta” on cookies Saturdays in my kitchen are centered around the transistor radio on the windowsill and a project on the stove. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., my local public radio station serves up Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, Planet Money/How I Built This, RadioLab, and the TED […]
Elegant Entertaining with Grand Noir: Steak Crostini Appetizers
Take your holiday gathering to the next level with these elegant crostini that feature silky Grand Noir blue cheese. In this recipe, Grand Noir acts like a decadent butter when placed on top of hot, seared steak. The result is an appetizer that is multi-textured and packed with flavor. A Truly Decadent Blue Cheese Draped […]
Harvest Salad with LaClare Blueberry Goat Cheese
We all know goat cheese and blueberries are a classic dessert, but why not make the combination the star of your meal? LaClare’s mild and delicate chevre is rolled in blueberries and vanilla to create an irresistible, sweet and tangy cheese that makes the perfect complement to spicy arugula and rich butternut squash in this […]
Classic Croque Monsieur
This recipe is from culture's feature of the now-closed Colette Grand Cafe. While the restaurant may no longer be operating, chef Jennifer Dewasha is still cooking, and this Croque monsieur is still delicious!Recipe Tip: Use a mild ham for this recipe— aged or heavily smoked versions will overpower the other flavors.
