Cheese of the month – Stichelton

Cheese of the month – Stichelton

My cheese of the month has all the hallmarks of a traditional Stilton but a few subtle differences contribute to a very different cheese indeed. This is the mouthwateringly moreish Stichelton. 

Cheese of the month – Swaledale Traditional

Cheese of the month – Swaledale Traditional

My cheese of the month originates from the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the oldest surviving British cheeses. Introduced to the region almost 900 years ago, it’s faced extinction several times over the centuries. Today it is still made using traditional methods, with a unique flavour which comes from the rich pastures and meadows that the cows graze on. This is the delicate and delicious Swaledale Traditional. 

Potato, cheese and apple pinwheels

Potato, cheese and apple pinwheels

A super simple but delicious recipe that is perfect for parties or picnics. It can be made with many different flavour combinations to suit your own tastes and is good for using up leftover ingredients.

Cheese of the month – Petit Langres

Cheese of the month – Petit Langres

Langres, or Petit Langres, is a fantastic example of a washed-rind cheese. This decadent creamy cheese hails from the Champagne region of France and takes its name from the town where it is produced. It is washed in a brine and annatto solution which imparts flavour and gives the cheese its distinctive orange, wrinkly rind.

Bix and blueberry cheesecake

Bix and blueberry cheesecake

I’m always looking for new ways to add different styles of cheese to desserts and this no-bake cheesecake was a great experiment and the taste was delicious. It uses my cheese of the month, Bix, a triple-cream cheese which has extra double cream added to it, making it perfect for puddings.

Cheese of the month – Bix

Cheese of the month – Bix

They say that good things come in small packages, and that couldn’t be more true of my latest cheese of the month – Bix.

Plum tarte tatin with goat’s cheese

Plum tarte tatin with goat’s cheese

I’ve never been the biggest fan of fruit in savoury dishes, but this marriage of soft sticky plums with the sharp creamy goat’s cheese is truly delicious.

Cheese of the month – Rachel

Cheese of the month – Rachel

To coincide with National Vegetarian Week, I wanted to showcase a British cheese produced with vegetarian rennet. So, for May’s cheese of the month, I have chosen something quite special, that people who don’t eat cheese with animal rennet can also enjoy.

Spiced beans with gouda cheese 

Spiced beans with gouda cheese 

This spiced beans with cheese recipe was a bit of an experiment and shares similarities with the Mexican staple refried beans. It’s simple to make and can be used in so many different ways.

Cheese of the month: Extra-Mature Cornish Gouda

Cheese of the month: Extra-Mature Cornish Gouda

Originating in the Netherlands in the 12th century, Gouda is one of the oldest known cheeses that is still being produced today. This version being produced in Cornwall is very special indeed.