COOKING WITH CHEESE
Storage
Store cheese in the refrigerator. Wrap it tightly in wax paper and keep it in a sealed container to prevent drying out.
Prep Tip
Grate your own cheese to avoid additives! Cheese is easiest grated when cold.
Seasonality
Michigan cheese is available year-round!
Explore Cheese Recipes
Chèvre Rye Sourdough Crackers
Turn your sourdough discard into something snack-worthy! Simple to mix, roll, and bake—this recipe is the ultimate zero-waste treat. Pair them with soft cheese, dips, or enjoy straight from the pan!
Fall Bibb Blossom Salad
Celebrate fall flavors with this stunning Blooming Bibb Lettuce Salad from Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop! Featuring roasted maple bourbon delicata squash, juicy pear wedges, pancetta, goat cheese, cranberries, and toasted pecans, it’s a flavorful centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings and seasonal entertaining.
Hibiscus Quesadilla (Quesabiscus)
This unique recipe employs hibiscus tea from Michigan’s Arbor Teas to make colorful quesadilla and a great drink to accompany!
Kid-Friendly Pea Pasta
This kid-friendly pea pasta recipe is a fun, hands-on way to get your little one involved in cooking with local produce. Packed with seasonal green veggies and minimal cleanup, this recipe is a delicious introduction to farmers market shopping and working with fresh food in the kitchen.
Traditional Yooper Pasty
Enjoy a taste of Michigan with this traditional recipe from Great Lakes Culinary Institute’s Courtney Hood.
Onion Tart
This tart recipe skips the caramelization step for ease (and fun designs!)
Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Turn that locally-sourced head of cauliflower into a delightfully spicy, creamy appetizer!
Morning Flame Bagel Sando
Elevate your breakfast sando game with this recipe from Rad Bagels of Grand Rapids.
Squash Bowl
Try this Squash Bowl for a nourishing meal full of local kale, acorn squash, apples and pork!
Morel, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Flatbread
Find a cache of morels this Spring? Try this recipe for a flatbread with goat cheese and arugula from the Court Yard Ristorante in Alpena!