Historically, milk was stored in sacks made from animal stomachs and as it was exposed to environmental conditions, it soured, leaving behind milk solids or curds and a thin liquid called whey. It didn't take long to figure out that milk could be more easily preserved in the form of cheese. It was also soon discovered that rennet, an enzyme found in the stomachs of milk-producing animals, was actually the coagulant that caused curds to form. Cheese-making soon became an art and a profession as different textures, tastes and aromas came into play.
The good news is that desserts such as peach empanadas, with their hearty dollop of fruit filling, provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. The bad news? The extra sugar and butter in the dessert piles on calories and fat, especia...
Boursin is a soft, crumbly fresh cheese product from Bel, the French-based manufacturer. The cheese is mild but tangy, and is sold in five different flavors. The two most widely sold are garlic and fine herbs or ground black pe...
Diet plans sometimes recommend lower-fat versions of ricotta cheese because it is high in protein and counts as a serving of dairy, but does not contain as much saturated fat or calories as full-fat versions. Part-skim and non-...
What you eat influences how you look in more ways than one. The nutrients you take in go toward maintaining and producing body tissue like hair. Protein is a major player because, without it, your body doesn’t have the ma...
Gobhi matar is a type of Indian curry dish made with cauliflower and peas. It is a reasonably low calorie food that provides a significant amount of protein and fiber. Unfortunately, it is also extremely high in sodium and fair...
You may love cupcakes filled with whipped cream, cream cheese or a combination of the two, but these tend to be high in saturated fat. While it’s okay to indulge every once in a while, eating too much saturated fat can in...
Cheddar cheese is a medium hard, yellow to pale white colored cheese with a sharp flavor that varies according to how long the cheese is aged. Named for its city of origin in the English village of Cheddar, in the United States...
