Ever tried to make mac and cheese from a fantastic farmhouse cheddar or gouda just to have it turn out lumpy and curdled? Maybe you you've been wondering what exactly to do with the gorgeous ricotta you've been eyeing in the market recently. In this class we'll pin down the rules of cooking and melting with cheese, and explore how to use the often-overlooked, yet wonderful cheeses of the kitchen, like ricotta. By the end of the class you'll know how to cook cheese like an expert, have made Turkish cheese-stuffed meze, be able to transform leftover cheese into an easy, unforgettable appetizer, and, will have the skills to charm guests at your next cheese-tastic meal!

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Macaroni and Cheese

Poğaça—Turkish pastry with herbed cheese

Fromage Fort—A French spread of blended cheeses and wine on toast

Baked Goat Cheese Salad

Lamb and Ricotta Meatballs

Lentil Ricotta Meatballs