Seize the Flavors of Late Summer |
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Whether you’re at the lake, picnicking in the park or dining alfresco at your favorite summer spot, skip the boring brown bag and up your foodie fun in the sun by serving amazing appetizers, patio-perfect grilled dishes and bright-tasting sides. Any way you slice it, here in The State of Cheese, we savor this time of year when our handcrafted creations made by licensed cheesemakers are coupled with the season’s finest ingredients. "The good life” has never tasted so delicious. |
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Nothing goes better with summer’s just-picked flavors than luscious fresh cheeses. Fresh mozzarella, burrata, feta, cheese curds and more—these “young” cheeses are called fresh because in cheesemaking, they’re not pressed or ripened to mature or develop stronger flavors. These whipper snappers are supple, creamy or even springy, ranging in flavors from buttery and slightly sweet to tart and salty. Add them to salads or happy hour bites featuring these flavorful freshies. |
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Toasted Feta with Spicy Marinated Olives |
| Melon and Fresh Mozzarella Skewers |
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Cheese lovers rejoice—Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is celebrating 20 years of cheesemaking innovation. And their fresh mozzarella won Best of Class at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest! Cheesemaker George Crave also crafts, with milk from the family's own dairy, award-winning mascarpone, oaxaca, farmers rope string cheese and cheese curds. Smart tidbit: Their cheese and dairy operations are sustainable businesses that use 100% green power. Enjoy the cheeses in these sides or in one of their 20th Anniversary Recipe Contest Winners. |
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Enjoy no waiting or no crowds when you reserve your favorite spot on the backyard patio. On the menu? Cheeses that excite the senses when perfectly matched with contrasting flavors. Crumbly, salty cotija cheese, sometimes called the “parmesan of Mexico,” is the perfect foil to heighten the sweetness of grilled corn. And the charming complexity of flavors in this grilled chicken dish welcome a hot kiss from melty pepper jack that spices up its citrus notes and caramelized apricots. |
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Basil Shrimp with Sweet Corn Salad |
| Citrus-Glazed Chicken and Apricot Kabobs |
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| | Strawberry Shortcake Tarts |
Crave Brother’s velvety, rich and luxurious mascarpone cheese crafted with fresh, sweet cream is the star ingredient in this make-in-minutes dessert. |
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