Cheese

Question 1

asiago

Answer 1

semi-firm Italian cheese with a rich, nutty flavor

yellow interior has small holes

Question 2

five cheese blend

Answer 2

romano, parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta, fontina

Question 3

gorgonzola

Answer 3

one of Italy’s great cheeses

cow’s milk cheese that is rich and creamy with a savory, slightly pungent flavor

Question 4

italian cheese blend

Answer 4

parmesan, romano and parsley

Question 5

mascarpone

Answer 5

delicious, creamy dessert cheese made from cow’s milk

Question 6

mozzarella

Answer 6

mild, white fresh cheese

Question 7

OG cheese

Answer 7

mozzarella, romano and parmesan

Question 8

parmesan

Answer 8

hard, dry cheese (with a pale golden rind and straw-colored interior) that has a rich, sharp flavor

Question 9

parmigiano-reggiano

Answer 9

king of Italian cheeses, aged longer than parmesan, resulting in a complex flavor and extremely granular texture that melts in the mouth

Question 10

ricotta

Answer 10

rich, white moist cheese that has a slightly sweet flavor, slightly grainy but smoother than cottage cheese

Question 11

romano

Answer 11

pale, yellow, very firm, sharp and tangy

mostly used for grating

Question 12

smoked mozzarella

Answer 12

soft cheese, a variation of the Italian classic carefully smoked to enhance its natural flavor