June 4: Cheesy Creations for National Cheese Day
If you want to track down the history of cheese, you'll have to go back to 6000 BC -to Poland to be precise. This is where the first remnants of cheese-making practices were found.
When it comes to some of our favorite types of cheese, you'll have to set your sights to more recent history. Cheddar and parmesan first came into being in the 16th century, with Camembert following in the late 1700s.
Although this food is immensely popular in European, American, and Middle Eastern circles, it's more rarely used in Asian cuisine.
So, what are some of the trends that surround the consumption of cheese? Well, if you're looking for the amount of cheese the typical American eats per year, that figure stands at 33.5 lbs. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, this statistic is one of the highest on record. When it comes to our preferences, although we're partial to easy cream cheese appetizers, it seems that mozzarella leads the way, in part due to our infatuation with pizza.
Not only are cheese tasty, but it's a great subject for beautiful food photography, just lay them out on a cheese board and they make a beautiful picture. However, you can look to our Dishfolio food bloggers for more creative uses of cheese!
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Lemon Cheesecake Tarts
Lemon Cheesecake Tarts are a quick and easy way to brighten the day!
by The Harried Housewife
Bacon Macaroni & Cheese
Love bacon and macaroni & cheese? Well this intuitive yet amazing combination is sure to satisfy even your most intense craving.
by CollegeRecipes
Philly Cheesesteaks
This sandwich layers thinly sliced seasoned beef with a rich, creamy provolone cheese sauce and topped with mushrooms, onions and peppers all in a toasted roll.
by Joelen
Sausage & Goat Cheese Meatball Sandwiches
Meatball Sandwiches made with spicy pork sausage, tangy goat cheese and fresh basil
by kitchenette
Chucky Potato Cheese Soup
Chunky Potato Soup loaded with bacon, corn and two kinds of cheese, ready in just minutes in the pressure cooker.
by PressureCookingToday
Spinach and Cheese Souffle
Spinach and Cheese Souffle a perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving table!
by mogwaisoup
Cherry ‘n Cheese Lattice Coffeecake
Lattice Coffeecake filled with cherries and cream cheese
by BarbaraBakes
Frito Pie Grilled Cheese
Classic Texas-style Frito pie with chili and jalapenos, adapted into grilled cheese sandwich form.
by FromAway
Grandma’s Stuffed Cheese Rolls
My family has made these stuffed cheese rolls for generations. I'm always asked to make these for parties!
by thumb in plum
Mini pumpkin quiches w/ 3 types of cheese
Quiches with pumpkin, carrot and sweet potato and Roquefort, Mozzarella and Kashkaval cheese.
by dosgatoskitchen
Caramelised onion and goat's cheese quiche
A lovely combo of creamy goat's cheese and tangy red onions
by Lemon Squeezy
Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
seriously addicting spinach and artichoke dip served in a bread bowl
by onionringsandthings
Tomato, cheese and "prosciutto" bruschetta
Slices of tomato, cheese and "prosciutto" in a home-made oven-toasted bread with garlic oil
by miguelcizeron
oreo cake batter cheesecake bars
heaven. in your mouth. a few secret ingredients make this delicious dessert healthier than you may think! {recipe}
by deliciousbydre