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### Chevre (Goat Cheese) #### Recipe: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Spread goat cheese on baguette slices. 3. Drizzle honey over the cheese. 4. Bake for 8-10 mins. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 80 - Protein: 5g - Fat: 6g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Made from goat's milk, coagulated with rennet, drained, shaped. #### Aged: No, typically fresh. #### Unique: Tangy and slightly tart flavor, smooth texture. --- ### Feta #### Recipe: 1. Cut feta into cubes. 2. Mix with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives. 3. Drizzle olive oil & sprinkle oregano. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 75 - Protein: 4g - Fat: 6g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Traditionally made from sheep/goat milk, brined. #### Aged: Yes, aged in brine for a few weeks. #### Unique: Salty, crumbly, and tangy. --- ### Mascarpone #### Recipe: 1. Mix mascarpone with honey. 2. Spread on toast. 3. Top with fresh berries. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 120 - Protein: 2g - Fat: 12g - Carbs: 2g #### How It’s Made: Made from cream, coagulated by citric acid. #### Aged: No, fresh. #### Unique: Rich, creamy, used in desserts like tiramisu. --- ### Mozzarella #### Recipe: 1. Slice mozzarella & tomato. 2. Arrange on plate. 3. Drizzle with olive oil & basil. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 85 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 6g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: From buffalo/cow's milk, stretched curd method. #### Aged: No, fresh usually. #### Unique: Mild taste, stringy texture. --- ### Ricotta #### Recipe: 1. Mix ricotta with chopped spinach. 2. Use as filling for pasta shells. 3. Top with marinara & bake. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 50 - Protein: 3g - Fat: 4g - Carbs: 2g #### How It’s Made: Whey cheese, coagulated by heat and acid. #### Aged: No, fresh. #### Unique: Light, creamy, and slightly sweet. --- ### Brie #### Recipe: 1. Bake brie at 350°F for 10 min. 2. Drizzle with honey & serve with crackers. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 95 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 8g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Ripened cheese, soft mold rind. #### Aged: Yes, ripened for 3-4 weeks. #### Unique: Soft, creamy center; edible rind. --- ### Camembert #### Recipe: 1. Bake camembert at 350°F for 10 min. 2. Serve with bread for dipping. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 85 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 7g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Similar to Brie, mold-ripened. #### Aged: Yes, aged for 3-4 weeks. #### Unique: Earthier and stronger than Brie. --- ### Pont l’Eveque #### Recipe: 1. Serve slices with apples and crackers. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 90 - Protein: 5g - Fat: 7g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Washed-rind cheese, cow's milk. #### Aged: Yes, 6-8 weeks. #### Unique: Pungent aroma, creamy texture. --- ### Edam #### Recipe: 1. Slice and pair with pears and nuts. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 80 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 5g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Semi-hard, cow's milk, pressed curd. #### Aged: Yes, 1-2 months. #### Unique: Mild, nutty flavor, covered in red wax. --- ### Fontina #### Recipe: 1. Melt over roasted vegetables. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 110 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, semi-soft, washed rind. #### Aged: Yes, minimum 90 days. #### Unique: Earthy and nutty, good melting properties. --- ### Monterey Jack #### Recipe: 1. Grate over nachos, melt under broiler. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 110 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, semi-hard, pressed curd. #### Aged: Varies, often fresh. #### Unique: Mild, great for melting. --- ### Muenster #### Recipe: 1. Slice and add to a sandwich. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 105 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, washed rind. #### Aged: Yes, 3-5 weeks. #### Unique: Smooth texture, mild to sharp flavor. --- ### Port Salut #### Recipe: 1. Serve with crackers and grapes. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 100 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 8g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, semi-soft, washed rind. #### Aged: Yes, 3-4 weeks. #### Unique: Mild, creamy, orange rind. --- ### Cheddar #### Recipe: 1. Grate over pasta dishes. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 113 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, curd cheddaring process. #### Aged: Yes, from 2 months to several years. #### Unique: Sharp taste, harder texture. --- ### Gruyere #### Recipe: 1. Melt in fondue with bread dips. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 120 - Protein: 8g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, cooked curd. #### Aged: Yes, 6 months to several years. #### Unique: Nutty, complex flavor. --- ### Jarlsberg #### Recipe: 1. Slice and add to a ham sandwich. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 110 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, semi-soft with holes. #### Aged: Yes, 3 months. #### Unique: Mild, slightly sweet flavor. --- ### Manchego #### Recipe: 1. Pair with quince paste. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 110 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Sheep's milk, pressed curd. #### Aged: Yes, from 2 months to 2 years. #### Unique: Firm, buttery texture, nutty flavor. --- ### Provolone #### Recipe: 1. Melt on a philly cheesesteak. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 100 - Protein: 7g - Fat: 8g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, pulled curd. #### Aged: Varies from mild (2-3 months) to sharp (6 months+). #### Unique: Mild to sharp flavor, smooth. --- ### Gorgonzola #### Recipe: 1. Crumble over salads. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 100 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 8g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, blue mold. #### Aged: Yes, 3-4 months. #### Unique: Rich, creamy, tangy blue veins. --- ### Roquefort #### Recipe: 1. Crumble on a steak. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 105 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 1g #### How It’s Made: Sheep's milk, blue mold. #### Aged: Yes, 3-5 months. #### Unique: Strong, tangy, salty, with blue veins. --- ### Stilton #### Recipe: 1. Serve with crackers and honey. #### Nutritional Info (per oz): - Calories: 110 - Protein: 6g - Fat: 9g - Carbs: 0g #### How It’s Made: Cow's milk, blue mold in curd. #### Aged: Yes, typically 4-8 months. #### Unique: Crumbly, rich, and tangy.