Seven Ways With… Cheese

There are so many foods out there that deserve the credit for being versatile and go beyond the mistaken boundaries of frying, baking and boiling. Cheese is renowned for being used for all sorts of delectable snacks and dishes, but have you ever thought about the other ways you can utilise its tastiness? In this feature, we’re looking at some alternative ways to cook and eat popular foods from across the globe. From unusual dishes to simple classics, here are seven ways with cheese. 1. Deep-Fried Brie Melted cheese covered in a crispy layer? Yes please! Teamed with cranberry this makes for a delicious quite dish. Check out Nessa's Family Kitchen recipe here. 2. Cheese Fondue There's something incredibly mouthwatering about seeing gorgeous melted cheese dripped from a stick. Our tummies are rumbling! See this recipe from Rachel Allen on RTÉ Food here. 3. Cheesecake Brownies Brownies? Cheesecake? What more could we ask for? You can even make a sugar-free version. Have a look at our featured recipe here. 4. Cheese Scones Deliciously cheesy and easy to make, these scones are pretty amazing. Have a look at our featured recipe on site here. 5. Baked Camembert Combine the Camembert with apple and you've got a winning dish. Why not give Stuart O'Keefe's recipe a go here. 6. Cheese Soufflé Our mouths are already watering, when cheese soufflés are done properly they really are to die for. See Neven Maguire's recipe here. 7. Toasted Cheese Sandwiches Far better than a plain sandwich, putting together a cheese toastie is the ultimate comfort food. We'll take a whole pile thanks! Why not give Kilmeaden's recipe a go? Have a look at it here.