Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe For National Cheese Toast Day

September 15th is National Cheese Toast Day, consisting simply of toasted bread topped with cheese and then grilled or broiled until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It can also refer to a grilled cheese sandwich made in a sandwich press, known as a toastie in the U.K.*. While a basic version is just bread,…
Continue reading “Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe For National Cheese Toast Day”

TIP OF THE DAY: Savory Cheesecake

For a delightful change of pace, try a savory cheesecake appetizer. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   When you want to serve something impressive and unexpected at your next dinner party or cocktail party, consider a savory cheesecake. Instead of sugar and vanilla, it calls for herbs, salt and savory components—cheeses such as blue…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Savory Cheesecake”

TIP OF THE DAY: Ricotta Salata

[1] You can grate it, crumble it, or… (photo #1 © iGourmet) [2] Ricotta salata in a traditional shape (photo © Southern Italian Desserts | Amazon). [3] Regular ricotta (photos #5 and #7 © Murray’s Cheese). The history of ricotta is below. > The history of cheese. > The different types of cheese: a photo…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Ricotta Salata”