Video Recipe: Tartiflette with Ile de France Brie

July 25th, 2012

For those who love Brie we are happy to present a simple, yet delicious Tartiflette with Brie video recipe prepared by Chef Philippe at Brasserie Julien in New York City!

To make this gourmet entrée you’ll need: yukon gold potatoes, spanish onions (sweet onions), slices of bacon, Brie cheese, salt and pepper, Olive oil.

Start out by cooking the yukon potatoes in their skin and slicing them into 1/4 inch slices.



Dice up the onions and sautéed until caramelized, with a touch of olive oil, then set aside.



Cut the bacon up into small strips. Using the same frying pan, sautéed until golden, then set aside.

Keep the fat and put the potato slices in, and sautéed until crispy.

When the potatoes are ready, add the onions and the bacon, and mix well together.

Add salt and pepper to taste.



If you have a ring put larger potato slices at the bottom, then add the rest on, trying to alternate layers. Place the Brie on top. If you don’t have a ring, just pile up the mix on top of a potato base.



Just before serving, pre-heat the oven to 400 °F.  Place the Tartiflette in the oven until the cheese starts to melt.

Then put the tartiflette on a plate and serve hot. You also can add a small salad of your choice on the side.



Bon appétit!

Cheese and Beer Pairing – Perfect for Summer Happy Hour!

July 24th, 2012

Beer and cheese are a naturally delicious pair. Just ask Michael Agnew, who write the “Drinks. Serious Eats Blog and is big beer and cheese fan.

The connection between beer and cheese is particularly strong since the animals milked for cheese ate the grains used for brewing beer. It’s possible that your nose and palate may pick up similar flavor profiles. Simply put, they taste good together.

“Beer and cheese also share similar flavors: nutty, tangy, floral, and earthy. They can both offer a sharp, dry texture or a smooth and creamy one. And where there is no complement there is delightful contrast; the sweetness of some beers is an ideal foil for cheese’s saltiness. And beer’s scrubbing bubbles work to whisk away the mouth-coating richness of cheese.” - continues  Michael Agnew.

With the wide variety of domestic, imported, and craft beers now available, selecting the right one can be just as overwhelming as choosing an appropriate wine.  Fortunately Mr. Michael gave us a few suggestions for our next gourmet cheese and beer tasting! Check out all his smart suggestions in his “Drinks. Serious Eats Blog“.

And here’s our French cheese and beer pairing suggestions: Cheers!

Refreshing beer and cheese

Summer beer and cheese pairings

Fall seasonal beers and cheese

Brew the perfect winter beer cheese pairings

 

 

 

Host a delicious & cheesy weekend brunch party!

July 18th, 2012

The weekend is the  best part of the week, isn’t it? As the week starts, we’re all looking forward to those two days to rest, have fun and savor meals! And nothing beats spending time with friends and family. One great way to combine all the best parts of the weekend is to host a sumptuous Sunday brunch!

Some of our recipes are perfect for brunch get togethers – check them out and get started planning a cheesy brunch menu!

Brunch Brie Strata

Grilled Mixed Fruit with Goat Cheese and Honey

Grilled bagels with Blueberries, Roquefort and Walnuts

Homemade cheese and chocolate truffles

Matching Cheeses with White Wines

Chocolate-Covered Brie Bites

July 12th, 2012

Chocolate is a favorite dessert all over the world! People add it everywhere and combine it with everything. And cheese is not an exception! Cheese and chocolate go perfectly together! They both are rich, savory and surprisingly delicious when paired.

Whether you prefer soft or hard cheese, milk or dark chocolate, you’re certain to find a combination that suits your taste. The only thing remember: when it comes to pairing melted chocolate and cheese, use your imagination!

Here is an awesome Chocolate-Covered Brie Bites Recipe at about.com for you to get started with! Decadent squares of Brie cheese covered in rich chocolate and crunchy sea salt will undoubtedly impress your taste buds.  Also check out our website to find out a few more ideas how to create irresistible melted chocolate and cheese pairings at home!

Truffls with your favorites

Chocolate-dipped berries with Etorki Cheese

Chocolate-glazed St. André

 

Bastille Day Daily Draw

July 10th, 2012

Attention cheese lovers! Here is a new chance to win FREE cheese from Ile de France! Celebrate France’s Independence of the birthplace of America’s favorite Brie Cheese and win FREE gourmet French fromage!

We’ll pick one winner each day from June 9 to July 15. Enter daily for a new chance to win a delicious prize!!

Join us on Facebook and Twitter – for even more free Bastille Day Cheese!

 

How to eat stinky cheeses without getting bad breath

June 26th, 2012

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t eat cheese, especially in the United States. Think of common favorite foods: pizza, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches and even classic salads all feature cheese. However, eating some cheeses can sometimes come with a price: bad breath.

A recent article at TheraBreath.com provides great rules for eating cheese and avoiding halitosis (bad breath). Follow Harold Katz’s advice and always keep your breath fresh no matter how stinky you favorite cheese is!

Fro example, main rule is simply using a breath freshening product after eating. The two best tools for the job are: an oxygenating toothpaste, which banishes bacteria or an alcohol-free mouthwash, which can flush away proteins and odor compounds.

So now that we’ve eliminated bad breath, let’s remember all the health benefits of eating cheese! Check out our health topics:

Calcium and other benefits of cheese

Vitamins in cheese

Cheese helps fight tooth decay

Video Recipe: Ile de France Single Serve Brie Crispy Spring Rolls

June 25th, 2012

Today we’re happy to present one of the most delicious finger food recipes from our video recipe collection.

If you are looking for a gourmet cheesy delight – take a look at this delicious Brie wrapped in spring rolls, slightly fried and dipped in honey mustard dressing recipe prepared by Chef Gwen in New York City.

The main ingredients you need are: single serve Brie, spring roll shells, some Boston lettuce and a homemade honey-mustard dip.

Start out by making a homemade honey-mustard dip for your spring rolls. Simply mix the Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar and olive oil all together in a small bowl. Also add a bit of water if you find it too thick for dipping rolls.

Now we are good to make the main part of the recipe – Crispy Spring Rolls. First of all separate a spring roll layer, avoid ripping, and lay it on a flat surface. After that place the mini Brie halves in the middle of spring roll layer.

Sprinkle with fresh pepper. Fold the shell around the cheese, then roll, then fold and roll again, for an even distribution of the pastry.

Deep fry the spring rolls at 350°F for about 3 minutes (until golden brown). Drip off excess oil onto paper towel.

Set the lettuce on the bottom of the plate, cut the spring rolls in halves, and serve with the honey-mustard dip.

To watch whole video please follow this link http://bit.ly/LnWDwQ

Bon Appetit.

Who is in for Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

June 19th, 2012

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese sandwiches? From little kids to seniors everyone loves this cheesy treat! That’s way it’s not a surprising you could find this rich creamy delight on almost any restaurant’s menu prepared in a variety of ways.

A recent article in  huffingtonpost.com ”The Big Cheese: Ultimate Grilled Cheese” describes a number of fabulous grilled cheese sandwich spots in the states, including Outerlands, San Francisco; Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Seattle and New York Cit; Pinewood Café, Houston; Butcher & Bee, Charleston, SC and others.

Also check out the amazing Slideshow: Best Grilled Cheese in the U.S.  at foodandwine.com

For those who prefer to enjoy homemade food we’ve got a variety of amazingly delicious original grilled cheese recipes that feature French fromage from goat cheese to Brie.

Bon appétit.

Ile de France Jam Session Giveaway & Ile de France Coupons

June 18th, 2012

Summer is a perfect time to savor your favorite cheese along with a variety of delicious fruit preserves, especially if it’s Bonne Maman Preserves and Ile de France cheeses.

That’s why we partnered with Bonne Maman Preserves to offer you a fabulous prize packs that include five jars of Bonne Maman fruit preserves and an assortment of Ile de France Cheese coupons each!

Enter our Jam Session Giveaway every week through June 27 for a chance to win a refreshing gourmet prize pack!

Also check out our cheese and preserves pairing guide to get started with!

Good luck!

 

Happy National Cheese Day!

June 4th, 2012

Today is National Cheese Day! The perfect day to eat, cook with or discuss your favorite cheeses! To celebrate National Cheese Day the right way check out some of our best recipes featuring different fromages!

-       Provencal vegetable grill with toasted Goat cheese nut rounds

-       Brie and Cherry Kolaches        

-       Batter-Coated Camembert Cheese Loaves

-       Glazed Fruited Winter Squash with St. Andre Cheese

-       Ile de France Roquefort and Apples Lasagna         

-       Oranges with Balsamic Caramel and St Agur

What cheese are YOU having today?