Cheese can elevate a dish from so-so to fantastic! Side dishes and vegetables
go from boring to irresistible with melted cheddar.
A green salad is suddenly mouthwatering with a sprinkle of feta.
And who can resist oven-baked Brie spread over crusty French bread?
Here are some cheese-centric recipes we think you and your family
will love.
Measure to Measure
Oftentimes when we are cooking with our beloved ingredient, cheese, the
recipe calls for ounces. Trouble is, you haven’t got a scale in the
kitchen; all you have
are measuring cups. Here’s a quick way to solve your measurement
troubles:
Type of cheese: Solid (goat, feta or blue cheese) |
|
Weight |
Yield |
2 ounces |
1/4 cup |
3 ounces |
about 1/3 cup |
4 ounces |
1/2 cup |
5 ounces |
about 2/3 cup |
6 ounces |
3/4 cup |
8 ounces |
1 cup |
Type of cheese: Shredded or
crumbled cheese |
|
Weight |
Yield |
1 ounce |
1/4 cup |
1 1/4 ounces |
about 1/3 cup |
2 ounces |
1/2 cup |
2 1/4 ounces |
about 2/3 cup |
3 ounces |
3/4 cup |
4 ounces |
1 cup |
Enjoy the great taste of fresh cheese available at your neighborhood Big Y. We offer delicious varieties from authentic English Stilton, imported from dairies that date back to the 1700s, to French Explorateur and Vignotte triple crème cheeses. Our selection ranges from country to country, including Ireland, Italy, France and Germany, as well as domestic cheeses and cheeses of New England.