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delicious dishes

LIFESTYLE
A craving comfort food more
t a time when you may be

than ever, specialty cheeses
make it easy to bring a little more
indulgence - and a lot of flavor - to
your home-cooked meals and snacks.
Simply switching to different varieties,
such as a buttery havarti or a sharp
blue cheese, can easily elevate your
go-to dishes.
Everyday comfort foods like
macaroni and cheese, omelets,
grilled cheese sandwiches and
burgers, can benefit from the
marvelous meltiness of havarti or a
tangy kick of blue.
Both cheeses are ideal to add
to classic comfort foods, according
to Katlin Sautner, New Product
Development Manager Castello
Cheese. “Havarti is a sliceable cheese
with a creamy body that’s mild
enough to suit all palates, making it
a great choice for the entire family.
And while you may be intimidated
adds more flavor and creaminess to ELEVATE COMFORT FOODS WITH HAVARTI AND BLUE CHEESES
or even skeptical of the boldness of
blue cheese, its unique nutty taste

every bite.”
MAC AND CHEESE: CHEESE OMELET: Crumble blue cheese in a bowl with
GO ON A FLAVOR ADVENTURE A favorite among all ages, Cheesy omelet recipes give a mayonnaise, crème fraiche with a
WITHOUT LEAVING HOME homemade mac & cheese spells comfort lovely texture to a time-honored, light topping of salt, pepper and
Here are some tips for food like no other and requires little protein-rich breakfast treat; and honey, and voila! It’s joy in every
incorporating cheese varieties into effort in the kitchen. Havarti cheese is topping with shredded creamy savory bite.
your meals, along with some cheese the perfect selection to achieve ultimate Havarti adds just a hint of tanginess.
pairing ideas for comfort-food creaminess. And, for a truly indulgent Add a salad, and it becomes a simple, CHEESE PAIRINGS TO EXPLORE:
snacking. meal, try a version made with lobster. flavorful dinner, too. Looking for something new
to nibble on throughout the
BLUE CHEESE BLOODY day? Castello cheeses easily lend
MARY BURGER: themselves to grazing and snacking,
What’s better than burgers on and both Castello havarti and blue
the grill? Give an old standard an cheeses are available in multiple
extra kick with a burger recipe using flavorful varieties. For example,
ketchup made with Bloody Mary mix, havarti dill cheese pairs well with cut
horseradish, celery seeds and pepper, vegetables, while blue cheese, with its
topped with onion and crumbled blue sharper tones, pairs beautifully with
cheese that packs a bold punch. apples, pears, and another ultimate
comfort food: dark chocolate.
BUFFALO HOT WINGS WITH For recipes, plus more information
BLUE CHEESE DIP: and ideas, visit www.castellocheese.com
A true classic pairing, a decadent or visit it on Facebook, Instagram and
recipe uses traditional Danish blue Pinterest. n
cheese to take a bar snack favorite
to an at-home dining experience. ©2020 Brandpoint.
FRIED RICE WITH

SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

DIRECTIONS

First, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, fill a
mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and put it near the sink.
Add the broccoli and 1 teaspoon of the salt to the boiling water.
When the broccoli turns bright green, 30 to 45 seconds at most,
immediately drain the broccoli and transfer it straight to the bowl
of ice water. Leave to cool for a few minutes, and then drain well
and spread the florets to dry on paper towels.
Heat a nonstick wok over high heat. Add the oil.
When the oil is hot enough to swirl easily and is beginning to
give off the slightest wisps of smoke, quickly season the shrimp
with salt and pepper and add them to the wok along with the
garlic and ginger. Using a stir-frying spatula or a long-handled
spoon, stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about
2 minutes. Immediately use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp
and seasonings to a bowl; set aside.
Add the broccoli, snow peas and bell pepper to the wok and
stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. With
clean hands, break up the cold rice into the wok and continue stir-
frying until the rice grains have separated and the entire mixture is
INGREDIENTS sizzling-hot, about 5 minutes longer.
Pour the beaten egg around the rim of the wok so it cooks right
• 1/2 cup small broccoli florets • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger away. Stir the scrambled egg into the rice, add the cooked shrimp and
• Kosher salt • 1/2 cup small snow peas, trimmed drizzle in the soy sauce. Use the wok spatula to toss all the ingredients
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil • 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper strips together and heat the shrimp through, about 1 minute longer.
Remove the wok from the heat. Taste the mixture and,
• 1/2 pound medium-sized shrimp, shelled, • 2 cups cold cooked rice if necessary, add a little more salt and pepper to taste. Serve
deveined and cut lengthwise in halves • 1 large egg, lightly beaten immediately. Serves 2-4. n
• Freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons soy sauce © 2020, Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.
• 2 garlic cloves, minced Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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