Cheese-Based Dishes
Standbys
Fondue: Fonduta
Though commonly
associated with the Val d'Aosta, cheese fondue was imported to the valley from
nearby Piemonte. But it's good in any case.
Difficulty: Moderate
Fried Mozzarella, or Mozzarella Fritta
You might not think to fry a cheese that becomes stringy when
hot, but with a crunchy breadcrumb coating it's delicious.
Difficulty:
Easy
Making Ricotta
It's easy to do
at home, and very good too.
Rice Sformato: Sformato di Riso
A classic; if made in a ring mold it's the perfect vehicle for presenting
a stew (which goes into the well).
Difficulty: Moderate
Savory Cheese Pie: Torta di
Formaggio
A cheese torte may sound simple, but can be
exraordinary.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sformati
They're similar to
soufflés, though not quite as airy, and are amazingly versatile, ranging
from hearty comfort food to light vegetarian delights to tasty desserts.
Difficulty: Varies
Other Cheese Recipes
Frico with Onions: Frico con le
Cipolle
Peasant food at its best, and onion-and-cheese pie
from Friuli.
Difficulty: Easy
Frico with Potatoes: Frico con le
Patate
A tasty cheese-and-potato pie from Friuli.
Difficulty: Easy
Fried Mozzarella with Primavera
Sauce
Fried cheese is wonderuflly refreshing in the summer
months. Here it works beautifully with a primavera sauce.
Difficulty:
Easy
Provolone Croquettes: Polpettine di
Provolone
Most meatballs are meat-based. These, instead, are
made with cheese, and will work nicely in a quick lunch. They'll also make a
nice antipasto or party food.
Difficulty: Easy.
Savory Farro Pie: Torta Salata di
Farro
A savory cheesecake made with ricotta and farro.
Difficulty: Moderate
Sformato Emilian Style: Sformato
All'Emiliana
An extraordinarily rich, potatoey, cheesy wonder
that's perfect for the keeping the cold at bay.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Truffle Fondue: Fonduta al Tartufo
Fondue can be extraordinarily elegant. Especially when it has truffles in
it.
Difficulty:
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