Cheese allows even the most inexperienced cook to prepare mouthwatering meals using just a few simple ingredients. Whether it’s a light and fluffy cheese souffle for breakfast, a rustic grilled cheese sandwich for lunch, a decadent cheese fondue as an appetizer or a hearty, creamy bowl of mac ‘n cheese for dinner, cheese can make meals more fun or more sophisticated. The world of cheese ranges from the mild flavours of mozzarella to the pungent taste of blue-veined Stilton. It can be nothing more than a sprinkle of parmesan on pasta, or the star of the show with ooey-gooey goodness in a golden halloumi sandwich. Kids hate veggies? No problem, smother it in cheese sauce. Out of jam for toast? Add a smear of cream cheese. Quiche feeling a little bland? Top it with luscious gruyere. It’s so versatile that the same platter topped with a selection of cheeses from around the world, alongside fruit and assorted crackers makes the ideal appetizer for guests or the perfect way to end a meal.

Cheese should be a staple in every kitchen thanks to its diversity and adaptability. You can simply snack on it as is, add it to sandwiches, or use it in your favourite sauces, casseroles, and pastas. Discovering the types of cheese available is a lot of fun because it allows you to taste new cheeses. HelloFresh chefs are constantly experimenting with cheese and coming up with new recipes and ways to use it for our meals. Cheeses come in several varieties including:

Fresh cheeses such as:

• Mozzarella for pizzas and baked pastas
• Feta for salads
• Cream cheese for toast, bagels, desserts and wraps

Soft cheeses such as:

• Brie as an appetizer with fruit or baked and drizzled with honey or jam

Semi-soft cheeses such as:

• Havarti for sandwiches

Semi-hard/firm cheeses such as:

• Cheddar for snacking, sandwiches and mac ‘n cheese
• Gruyere for fondues, baked soups, quiches and more
• Gouda for sandwiches, snacking and cheese sauces

Hard cheeses such as:

• Parmesan for salads and to top pasta dishes before serving