Today, as a foodie enthusiast, and somone who particularly enjoys Italian cuisine, I am looking at Parmesan and Grana Padano. On the face of it, these two cheeses are interchangeable, and can be used in many dishes. But are there any differences, and you should be using one rather than …
We are all familiar with the delights of Parmesan cheese, but what about its lesser-known cousin, Asiago? They are both from Italy, and they do look somewhat similar. But can you substitute one for the other? Today, I am going to explore their history and characteristics. Do they have the …
Well, this sounds like an unusual combination, but many people add parmesan cheese to their chili. So, I need to find out if they really do go well together, and if so, why. As you know, parmesan is a hard Italian cheese with a salty, nutty flavor and is typically …
Parmesan and feta are two of my favorite cheeses, but I have never really thought of pitting them together in the same dish. So, I thought I would do some research and find out if they really do go well together! How different are the tastes and textures of parmesan …
I am sure you are all familiar with grated or shredded parmesan; that’s how we usually see it. Or in a block, if you want to shave the parmesan yourself, directly over soups and pasta dishes. But is it available in slices, especially given that it’s quite a hard, aged …
This is one of those questions that, when it randomly crosses your mind, you have to find the answer! If you are a fan of chicken parmesan, then you know it is made with mozzarella. So, why does it have the word parmesan in its name? Has the recipe evolved …
Have you ever wondered, can I use provolone cheese instead of mozzarella for Chicken Parmesan? Maybe you don’t have any mozzarella to hand. Will provolone melt in the same way as mozzarella? Or will it go chewy and rubbery rather than soft and gooey? Could using provolone cheese change the …
If you have come across this weird sensation before, you may have wondered why does parmesan taste like pineapple? Parmesan certainly has a very unique smell, which some consider unpleasant. But it’s entirely unexpected to find that it takes like a certain spiky fruit! Is it because of the aging …
For health and safety reasons, you really need to know how long is grated parmesan cheese good for after opening. After all, you don’t want any unpleasant side effects from eating parmesan that has gone off. And, of course, the taste may be affected too. Does parmesan last longer if …
Is this something you have come across and wondered, why does parmesan taste like soap? It’s certainly not pleasant and definitely unexpected! So what causes the soapy taste? Does it mean the parmesan has gone off? Is there something wrong with your taste buds? Or was it simply sat next …