The Cheesemonger's Kitchen

Ninety recipes that make cheese the star of your meal, from cheese boards and appetizers to soups, salads, entrées, desserts, and more.

Today's specialty cheese market is booming, and many once obscure cheese varieties are now widely available. The Cheesemonger's Kitchen collects ninety delightful recipes that move cheese into a meal's starring role. Culled from chef and cheesemonger Chester Hastings's twenty-five years of experience, these recipes take full advantage of the varied flavors of cheese in ways both traditional and innovative. A cheese book that focuses on recipes rather than acting as a buyers guide or primer, this substantive and personal exploration accompanied by fifty color photographs plus wine pairing tips from acclaimed sommelier Brian Kalliel is a comprehensive guide to the vast world of specialty cheeses.