A Toast to Great Taste
Springtime means good times. Raise a glass to the best beer-and-cheese combos, tasty sides with a new spin and family-pleasing meal ideas. Dig into the spring edition of Grate. Pair. Share. magazine today!
Pass the pasta, please—it’s National Noodle Month! From Creamy Provolone Stuffed Shells to Cacio e Pepe, we’re celebrating with a serving of dreamy-good main dish pastas. Hungry for more? Noodle on these two classics. Made with alpine-style cheese and asiago, these grown-up takes are tops.
Bacon
Mac and Cheese
Asiago and Mushroom
Beef Stroganoff
Elevate the Everyday
Who doesn’t love a good makeover? With specialty cheeses, these classic side dishes get the all-star treatment. Upscale a meal today or serve them at any special occasion.
Baked Asparagus
au Gratin
Gouda-Bacon
Potato Bake
Fresh Mozzarella-Strawberry Caprese Salad
Flaky Parmesan
Palmiers
Make It Better with Beer
It tastes great in a frosty glass, but your frothy brew is perfect for cooking, too. Unleash its malty flavor with these Badgerland favorites. And the warm beer dip below? These Soft Parmesan Pretzels can’t get enough of the stuff.
Warm Beer Cheese Dip
Deep-Fried Cheese Curds
Buzzworthy Beer-and-Cheese Combos
Wisconsinites know a thing or two about beer and cheese. Taste test these delicious ideas or head over to The Cheese Life Blog for more info on pairing the very best of both worlds.
Pine River Spicy Beer Cold Pack Cheese + Lager
Dip into rich cheese spread with a spicy punch—wash it down with a crisp lager.
 
Door Artisan Valmy Cheese + Belgian-Style Ale
This beer-washed rind, gouda-style cheese complements the slightly sweet ale.
 
Springside Beer Cheddar Cheese + IPA
Hoppy IPA strikes the right balance, as the flavors cut through this creamy cheddar.
 
Lakefront Brewery Coffee Stout Beer Cheese + Stout
Roasted coffee bean flavor notes abound in this decadent duo.
Slam Dunk Snacks
Sweet Sixteen. Elite Eight. Final Four. Hold onto your brackets, because we’ve gathered over 40 “fan”tastic recipes—from dips to desserts—for your basketball-loving crew to munch on all through March. Score!
Chocolate Stout Cake
Velvety stout beer and Irish cream liqueur turn this cake with fluffy mascarpone cheese frosting into a magical treat.
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