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                           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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