Gnudi or Gnocchi

A glossary of cheese terms.

When you buy a bottle of Coca-Cola, you expect it to be bottled at a Coca-Cola distributor and not be a rinsed-out “genuine Coca-Cola bottle” filled with a “cola-like carbonated beverage."

Mac 'n Italian Cheese

Fettuccine with Guinea Fowl and Porcini Ragù

Pasta e Fagioli

prosciutto di parma

Asparagus Tart

Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano are the same type of cheese: grana. Parmigiano Reggiano is just considered to be the best grana. Grana is produced throughout northern Italy and most families use it in lieu of Parmigiano...

BUNCH of Parmigiano-Reggiano to use up as a result!

I have found that freezing Parmigiano-Reggiano makes it soggier and crumblier; ok for cooking, but not as good for eating straight.

Don’t throw away these valuable end bits.

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Personally, I find that freezing Parmigiano throws off the texture and taste. It comes out of the freezer all crumbly which makes it impossible to grate. And the taste is much less pronounced than when it comes out of the fridge.

Can raw-milk cheeses be legally sold in the United States?