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Fresh, Milky Masterpieces

Sun-soaked days and breezy evenings pair perfectly with the simple pleasures of fresh cheeses. These cheeses offer a range of nuanced tastes—from sweet and milky to tart and tangy—that let the quality of the milk shine. Indulge in the textures of creamy burrata and fresh mozzarella, velvety mascarpone and ricotta, or crumbly feta and queso fresco. Mild, delicate and high in moisture, these young cheeses bring a refreshing touch to patio cheese boards and sweet and savory dishes.

Chile Roasted Tomatoes + Olives with Burrata

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Queso Fresco

Steak Tacos

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Vegetable Ribbon Salad

with Feta

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Strawberry-Mascarpone

Cream Tart

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The Secret to the Best Gnocchi?

Traditional homemade gnocchi starts with potatoes, but our delicious spin begins with ultra-creamy BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte®. This multi-award-winning Italian fresh cheese is made to order in small batches and boasts a clean, milky flavor. Swapping in rich ricotta for potatoes in the dough yields luxurious, light, fluffy pillows of perfection. Try this technique with our tasty Cacio e Pepe-Inspired Ricotta Gnocchi recipe. The ricotta gnocchi also shines in the two takes below or tossed with your favorite sauce.

Lemon-Asparagus Gnocchi

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Sicilian Gnocchi

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We Dream in Cheese

Ready for a cheesy escape? The Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival, Sept. 25–28 in Madison, features incredible events, including the inaugural Wisconsin Art of Cheese Open, a shotgun golf tournament pairing cheese and golf enthusiasts with Wisconsin’s cheesemakers; the must-attend event of the weekend—The Wisconsin Cheese Ball; a live Milk Street Radio podcast with Christopher Kimball; and a new chef-driven dining series. Want in? Visit ArtofCheeseFestival.com. Tickets will go fast.

Check Out the Festival

Tart, bright Odyssey® Feta cheese is a briny fresh cheese that adds delectable, bold flavor to any dish—a crowd favorite. It’s also available in several flavors, including summery Tomato & Basil. Enjoy it crumbled over salads or roasted veggies, grilled as a block brushed with olive oil (spoiler alert: it doesn’t melt), or paired with honey, strawberries, fresh mint or salami for the perfect bite. Its taste and superior craftsmanship have earned Odyssey® Feta Best of Class at the 2025 and the 2023 U.S. Championship Cheese Contests. And however you serve it, this savory feta brings on the flavor—and the fans.

Meet the Maker: Chris Roelli

In Wisconsin, cheesemakers like Master Cheesemaker Chris Roelli understand that exceptional cheeses begin with exceptional milk. “My job as a Master Cheesemaker is simply not to mess up great milk,” Chris says. His passion for sourcing the finest milk has led to creative, award-winning cheese masterpieces like his flagship Dunbarton Blue®, Red Rock and Little Mountain. “So to have a partnership where I can communicate with the farmer about feed and care of the cows—everything on that end is very important to what I do—that’s our niche. I treat that as my ace in the hole.”

Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Red Rock Ham Salad Canapes

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Mini Eclairs + Dunbarton® Blue Sweet Cream

Dunbarton Blue® is an English-style farmhouse cheddar with blue veins and subtle blue cheese notes. It has won multiple awards, including the Third Award at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest. Experience this beauty in bite-sized pastries with Dunbarton Blue® cream filling and a cheese sprinkle on top.

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