Whether it’s served in a salad, used in a main dish, simply served as a meze with wine, or used as an ingredient in desserts, cheese is a vital part of| Chef's Pencil
Cotija is an aged, Mexican cheese originating from the village of Cojito. It is made with fermented cow’s milk and can be aged anywhere from one week| Chef's Pencil
Ciao to all home chefs everywhere! Today, we’re talking mozzarella substitutes, from other melty, rich, velvety cheeses to non-dairy alternatives to| Chef's Pencil
This popular Mexican cheese gets its roots from Queso Fresco, but Oaxaca cheese is actually more similar to a mozzarella than anything else in that it is| Chef's Pencil
Halloumi cheese originated in Cyprus and is most popular in Cyprus, Greece and the Middle East. But in recent years, halloumi has become a worldwide| Chef's Pencil
This is a post dedicated to all cheese lovers out there. If that's what you consider yourself, then this research will have you longing to taste all the| Chef's Pencil
Queso fresco, also known as fresh cheese or queso blanco, is a staple in Mexican households, and is so easy to make, it's a wonder why everyone isn’t| Chef's Pencil
Excellent as a snack, an appetizer, a main course, or a dessert and matched with a good wine, cheese is the prince of the Italian cuisine. Italian cheese| Chef's Pencil
Tofu is one of those foods that you either love or hate. But we think tofu has a bad reputation and we’re ready to change it! It is believed that tofu was| Chef's Pencil
Paneer derives from a Middle Eastern word meaning “all cheese,” but Paneer has become largely regarded as Indian Cottage Cheese. In India and other| Chef's Pencil
Are you making one of your delicious cheesecakes and out of ricotta? Did you plan a relaxing night at home and now everyone’s waiting for your dreamy| Chef's Pencil
Cottage cheese is a cow’s milk product with a mild taste, thanks to having no added salts, sugars, or flavors. It is made by adding an enzyme to skim milk| Chef's Pencil
While we always try to keep our kitchens well stocked, there are times when, for one reason or another, we may find ourselves out of…well, you name it. Use our tips and guides to find the best substitute for cream cheese, mascarpone, Dijon mustard, bacon substitutes, turmeric and a wide range of other spices and ingredients that you need to prepare delicious dishes for you and your loved ones.| Chef's Pencil