Do Winter the Wisconsin Way | |
From kicked-up Bloody Mary garnishes to mac and cheese made for gourmet tastes, make this season deliciously wonderful! Savor new recipe ideas for the new year featuring specialty cheeses made in Wisconsin (the only state that requires a license to make cheese). Discover them, plus game-day grub, in the Winter edition of Grate. Pair. Share. magazine. | |
Mac and cheese—so comforting. But these are not typical takes, enjoy sophisticated spins like Instant Pot® Spinach-Artichoke Mac and Cheese, a slow-cooker version with smoked gouda (pair with pinot noir) and a classy dish with truffle oil, Cello® mascarpone and Roth Grand Cru® cheeses (good with riesling). | |
Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese | | Truffled Macaroni and Cheese | |
From Friday night fish fries to Sunday fun days, the Bloody Mary means good times in Wisconsin. We treat this classic cocktail like a tasty work of art. Create your own masterpiece with these creative ideas for skewers, featuring artisan cheeses and unique accompaniments. | | |
Wisconsin Skewer: We love meat and cheese. Add a dash of German influence, and this garnish is a tasty sampling of state pride. The cheeses: Cedar Grove Cheddar Cheese Curds + Renard’s Pepper Jack Other goodies: pickles, summer sausage, grilled bratwurst in bun, cooked bacon and soft pretzel Fresh Breeze Skewer: Flavors fresh as the ocean air, this one’s like a picnic at the beach. The veggies, cheeses and shrimp keep the vibe light. The cheeses: BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella– Ciliegine (cherry-sized balls) + Buholzer Brothers® Dill Havarti Other goodies: cooked shrimp, cucumber, sweet mini bell pepper, pickled asparagus, lemon and lime wedges The Dive Bar Skewer: We all have our favorite pub, right? Take inspiration from yours by pulling up a stool and enjoying these popular eats. The cheeses: Hook’s Blue Cheese + Springside Monterey Jack Other goodies: Buffalo chicken wing, onion rings, pickles, mini cheeseburger, waffle fries, hot pepper sauce The Italian Skewer: Give a nod to the old country with this beauty. Savory cured meats, Italian cheeses and briny olives—now that’s amore! The cheeses: Organic Valley Provolone + Henning’s Mozza Whips Other goodies: Fresh basil, Kalamata and green olives, salami, roasted sweet red, pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, celery | |
Huddle around the food! We're kicking off the biggest games of the year with a football feast that tackles the munchies. Made with your favorite Wisconsin cheeses—aged cheddar, queso fresco and more—these fan-pleasing recipes and this guide to game day grubwill be just as exciting as the halftime show. | |
Three-Cheese Football Pizza | | Barbecue Chicken Potato Skins | |
Tater Tot Nachos (Tatchos) | | |
The only thing better than enjoying Wisconsin cheese is to share it with someone you love! Enter our Cheese is My Love Language contest, January 12th to 27th, and we might surprise the cheese lover in your life with a heart-shaped box filled with the best cheeses in the world! | |
| Chocolate-Parmesan Pecan Clusters | Made with America’s most highly decorated parmesan and decadent dark chocolate, these nutty nibbles satisfy that sweet tooth. Date night? Dial up the romance with your favorite liquor. | |
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