I am having a hard time figuring out all this but heres another question.. Ok, this weekend I am preparing, Spaghetti with a hearty beef and mushroom sauce, and a wonderful dinner salad, I would also like to have a fresh baked french roll or loaf and cheese with olive oil, as well as other fruits.... Accompanied with a nice bottle of wine.
For dessert cheesecake with an tasteful bottle of wine. Basically I am torn on cheese so many great ones. I would like it to be one of the softer but one that will taste great with the loaf, or by itself. Or should I just stick with Sharp cheddar and Gouda?? Any answers are helpful..
2006-09-09 14:07:23 · 11 answers · asked by blndb0mbshell01 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
Go to your local gourmet store and ask for a sampling of different cheeses. They should be accommodating. Another approach is to go to your Wine and Liquor store and see if they have a Sommelier on staff or if they know of one in town. (A sommelier is a wine expert that will know more about the wines than you would ever care to hear about. They are especially gifted in pairing wines with food.) If there aren't any sommeliers near you there are several websites that you could visit that may help you make a decision. Just google or yahoo sommelier and you'll get a list.
My recommendation would be to Instead of putting only one type of cheese try to put out an assortment for your guests.
2006-09-09 14:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by crisagi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hearty flavors (liek your sauce) call for hearty flavored cheeses. I'd go for a nice Gorgonzola (blue) or maybe a Camenzola (combo Camembert & Gorgonzola).
I would stick w/ Italina cheeses: Fontina, Gorgonzola, Mizithra, even good Parmesan shavings woudl be awesome. Some fresh mozzarella would be very mild but not also compliment the cheese, EVOO, and wine.
PS: Can I come for dinner?! ;-)
2006-09-09 22:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really, any favorite cheeses are good. My advice would be to make up slices of bread with several cheeses. That way people can pick and choose the cheese they like the most. Garnish each bruschetta/cheese toast with a different garnish. Like a black olive for feta, a green olive for manchego, parsley for the brie, stuff like that.
2006-09-10 13:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say split the baguette in half and put some olive oil, garlic, mozzarella and parmesan then broiled until golden brown. If not you can do a sharp withe cheddar or manchego cheese.
2006-09-09 21:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by wanna_help_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2006-09-09 21:44:31
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I agree with wanna_help_u I would split the roll, sprinkle with olive oil ( I would infuse it with garlic first) put sliced provelone and sprinkle with basil or italian seasoning. Put into a hot oven until cheese melst and bread is crisp. Enjoy your spaghetti!
2006-09-09 21:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by Julzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would choose Sharp cheddar cheese for having it with a french roll.
2006-09-10 00:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dinner is Italian... stick with the theme. Use a good sweet gorgonzola. It pairs beautifully with fruits and a pinot grigio.
2006-09-10 04:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Fogjazz49-Retired 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a nice brie?
2006-09-09 22:56:55 · answer #9 · answered by JaneDivided 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any smelly cheese?
2006-09-09 21:47:47 · answer #10 · answered by llbell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋