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Mac and Cheese

March 17, 2011

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Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese Creamy homemade macaroni & cheese is classic comfort food. This recipe is so simple, with just basic ingredients, there’s no reason to make mac & cheese from a supermarket box kit. Total time: 45 minutes Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni 1 quart milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose [...]

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What is Mascarpone?

February 2, 2011

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What is Mascarpone?

Mascarpone is an Italian triple-cream cheese, meaning it contains more than 75% butterfat in its dry matter, or about 40% fat overall. Can you say c-r-e-a-m-y? This fresh, very rich, buttery cow’s milk cheese is delectable. It’s milky-white in color with a texture varying from butter at room temperature to stiff whipped cream. Mascarpone is [...]

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Mozzarella Cheese

February 2, 2011

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Mozzarella is the cheese used for pizza. The de facto standard. It is a mild, delicate, and milky cheese which will complement most any toppings without competing for flavor. Another plus is it melts well without becoming oily. Mozzarella is readily available and affordable. A similar cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, can also be used for pizza [...]

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Gouda Cheese

February 2, 2011

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Gouda Cheese

Gouda cheese has its origins in Holland where it was first developed in the city of Gouda some 800 years ago. Today it is made and sold all around the world. This creamy cheese has a light, buttery, and nutty flavor. The young variety, aged between 1 and 6 months, slices easily and melts well [...]

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