Cheese of Italy
Italian Cheese Quadrello di Bufala
Meaty and full-flavored, but not funky and stinky
Italian Cheese Castelrosso
Aged cow's milk with a creamy texture
Italian Cheese La Tur
A creamy blend of goat, cow and sheep's milk
Italian Cheese Pecorino Romano
A hard cheese to grate over pasta and less-expensive substitute for Parmigiano-Reggiano
Italian Cheese Asiago
Typically blended with other cheeses, Asiago rarely gets to be the star - this is too bad, because it's a delicious cheese
Italian Cheese Mozzarella
I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like mozzarella. Soft, creamy, mild and versatile...what is there not to love?
Mozzarella Recipes
Learn about the different styles of mozzarella, how to cook with it, and how to make mozzarella at home
Smoked Mozzarella
Smoky and a bit sweet
Italian Cheese Rocchetta
Italian Cheese Rocchetta
Italian Cheese Piave
Sweet and savory - slightly similar to Parmigiano-Reggiano
Italian Cheese Brunet
Soft, pasteurized goat cheese with attitude
Italian Cheese Fontina D'Aosta
Mild and good for cooking
Italian Cheese Sottocenere
Decadent and aromatic
Italian Cheese Provolone Picante
A flavorful cheese for cooking
Ricotta Infornata (baked ricotta) Italian Cheese
Fresh ricotta that has been baked and aged
Ricotta Cheese Recipes
Learn how to make your own ricotta cheese and use it to cook both sweet and savory dishes
Ricotta Salata Italian Cheese
This cheese is an aged version of fresh ricotta
Italian Cheese Gorgonzola
Italy's famous blue
Italian Cheese Pecorino Ginepro
Rubbed down with balsamic vinegar and juniper berries
Italian Cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
Often called the King of Italian Cheeses
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano Recipes
Grana Padano
Often overshadowed by Parmigiano-Reggiano, this cheese is has a flavor and texture that is just as satisfying
The Regions of Italy
Wherever you travel in Italy you will find different types of cheeses used in recipes. These cheeses are tied to the land, wine, and culinary traditions of each region.
Italian Cheese Robiola Rocchetta
A creamy, tangy blend of three milk types
Pepato Italian Cheese
Hard sheeps milk cheese studded with black peppercorns
Bocconcino di Langa Italian Cheese
Creamy, mild goat cheese
Carboncino Italian Cheese
Soft, medium flavored mix of three milks