Wine Pairings
Varieties
Roquefort cheese is essentially just one variety, which is name- and trademark-protected under the guidelines of the Roquefort Association, Inc. If you want to be sure that you have obtained genuine Roquefort cheese, look for the red sheep seal on the packaging, which only authorized producers are entitled to display. Still, there are many brands of Roquefort to choose from, each with its own subtle qualities.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Cheese connoisseurs recommend that genuine Roquefort should be selected for an impressive feature of a meal or cheese board. Rather than mixing it into salad dressing, consider serving it separately, alongside the salad, to emphasize the individual flavors. Other less-costly types of blue cheeses can be reserved for dressings, dips, and spreads. These can be crumbled into plain yogurt or sour cream to make a dip, or into mayonnaise to create a dressing. However you choose to serve it, Roquefort complements a wide range of interesting breads (use it to flavor focaccia) and whole-grain crackers. It’s wonderful with strudel, baked potatoes, and polenta. This cheese is also superb with port or other robust red wines, dessert wines like Sauternes, and fruits such as ripe pears.
Nutritional Highlights
Roquefort cheese, 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 105
Protein: 6.1g
Carbohydrate: 0.57g
Total Fat: 8.7g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (188mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
