Bettina Makalintal, Polina Chesnakova for culture: the word on cheese https://culturecheesemag.com/author/polina-chesnakova/ Culture, America's magazine for cheese lovers, delivers stories about cheeses, cheesemakers, travel to gorgeous cheese regions, and practical tips on buying, presenting, and cooking with cheese. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:30:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://culturecheesemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-Culture-Logo-32x32.jpg Bettina Makalintal, Polina Chesnakova for culture: the word on cheese https://culturecheesemag.com/author/polina-chesnakova/ 32 32 Chicory Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Smoked Blue Cheese https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/chicory-salad-with-brown-butter-vinaigrette-and-smoked-blue-cheese-2/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/chicory-salad-with-brown-butter-vinaigrette-and-smoked-blue-cheese-2/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:30:19 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=45227 A warm and nutty yet sharp vinaigrette brings out the toasted sweetness of smoked blue cheese, while allowing its rich paste to pop. The vinaigrette can be made in advance and rewarmed just before serving.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/chicory-salad-with-brown-butter-vinaigrette-and-smoked-blue-cheese-2/feed/ 0 Preserved Lemon Ice Cream with Olive Oil and Sea Salt https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/preserved-lemon-ice-cream-with-olive-oil-and-sea-salt-2/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/preserved-lemon-ice-cream-with-olive-oil-and-sea-salt-2/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:20:18 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=45226 A drizzle of olive oil and pinch of flaky sea salt add a wonderful, rich subtleness and contrasting texture to this sweet and salty ice cream. Seek out a light-bodied, fruity olive oil that will not only play off the sweetness of the cream but also balance the savory cured lemons. Preserved lemons can be […]

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/preserved-lemon-ice-cream-with-olive-oil-and-sea-salt-2/feed/ 0 Gougères with Ossau-Iraty and Piment d’Espelette https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/gougeres-with-ossau-iraty-and-piment-despelette-2/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/gougeres-with-ossau-iraty-and-piment-despelette-2/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:13:31 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=45221 Fresh and fruity Piment d’Espelette pairs with sweet, nutty, and floral Ossau-Iraty to give these classic cheese puffs an irresistible whiff of the French Basque region. The gougères are best eaten warm, but they can be made a few hours in advance and re-crisped in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes just before serving.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/gougeres-with-ossau-iraty-and-piment-despelette-2/feed/ 0 Rye Crispbreads with Labneh and Hot-Smoked Salmon https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/rye-crispbreads-with-labneh-and-hot-smoked-salmon/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/rye-crispbreads-with-labneh-and-hot-smoked-salmon/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:08:50 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=45218 With a hint of sourness thanks to the rye, these thin, crispy crackers are the perfect foil for tangy, rich labneh and unctuous smoked salmon. The crispbread recipe makes more than you’ll need—store the remainder in an airtight container.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/rye-crispbreads-with-labneh-and-hot-smoked-salmon/feed/ 0 Roasted Harissa Chicken with Herbed Pistachio Goat Cheese https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/roasted-harissa-chicken-with-herbed-pistachio-goat-cheese/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/roasted-harissa-chicken-with-herbed-pistachio-goat-cheese/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:08:12 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=45210 A zingy, flavor-packed goat cheese is slipped under the skin of this bird before harissa, a North African chile pepper paste, paints it a brilliant red and adds an extra kick of heat. Placed over a bed of fennel and carrots, the chicken keeps moist while the vegetables become infused with pan drippings during roasting. […]

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/roasted-harissa-chicken-with-herbed-pistachio-goat-cheese/feed/ 0 DIY: Pucker Up https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/diy/can-do-pucker-up/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/diy/can-do-pucker-up/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:18:37 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=38732 Tart-sweet shrubs offer the taste of summer all year long.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/diy/can-do-pucker-up/feed/ 0 Savory Granola with Yogurt and Spring Vegetables https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/savory-granola-with-yogurt-and-spring-vegetables/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/savory-granola-with-yogurt-and-spring-vegetables/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 16:25:04 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=38284 This savory mix of nuts and seeds adds a healthy kick of flavor and crunch to salads, vegetables, and even your morning yogurt.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/savory-granola-with-yogurt-and-spring-vegetables/feed/ 0 Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Blueberries https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/lemon-ricotta-waffles-with-blueberries/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/lemon-ricotta-waffles-with-blueberries/#respond Fri, 08 May 2020 19:43:00 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=38270 These waffles are light and tender on the inside thanks to the ricotta, yet still remain pleasingly crisp on the outside.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/lemon-ricotta-waffles-with-blueberries/feed/ 0 Whipped Feta with Honey and Spiced Walnuts https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/whipped-feta-with-honey-and-spiced-walnuts/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/whipped-feta-with-honey-and-spiced-walnuts/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:17:17 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=37872 Ditch your traditional cream cheese for this feta-infused option, bursting with cheesy flavor.

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]]> https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/whipped-feta-with-honey-and-spiced-walnuts/feed/ 0 Savory Oatmeal with Fromage Blanc, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/savory-oatmeal-with-zesty-fromage-blanc-roasted-sweet-potatoes-and-garlicky-kale/ https://culturecheesemag.com/recipes/savory-oatmeal-with-zesty-fromage-blanc-roasted-sweet-potatoes-and-garlicky-kale/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:49:44 +0000 https://culturecheesemag.com/?p=37741 Oats work as a starchy vehicle—for sweet and savory toppings. Here, we top the whole grain with cumin- and coriander-spiced sweet potatoes, garlicky sautéed kale, a jammy egg, and fromage blanc brightened with cilantro and citrus zest.

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