Cheese Course Recommendations

[LazyEngineer]

I'm throwing a 40th anniversary party for my parents on Thursday. I was thinking about starting with a cheese course. Maybe 4-5 cheeses and whatever interesting things to serve with them (honey, dates, bread, whatever).

Anyway, I'm interested in some suggestions. I would like to have a broad spectrum of cheeses since most of the people will not be into the strongest stuff.

 

[GakFoo]

one of my favorites is manchego with sliced pear

i also like to melt goat cheese onto french bread slices and top with marinated jalapeno/carrot relish (hell of a relish). sounds odd but everyone i've served it to has loved it

i'm interested to hear some other's reccomendations. i love me some cheese

 

[scottsins]

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manchego with pear popped into my head immediately. you stole my thunder.

also, at malaga, they serve a non-sugary raspberry compote with their manchego and it is outstanding.

 

[Brisketexan]

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[EB22]

Castelrosso, Dubliner Cheeses are great, swiss gruyere

 

[Mrmyke709]

Try the manchego with quince paste. You can get both at Central Market.
Serve a nice brie with an asian pear.
Plain goat cheese with raspberry chipotle sauce.

 

[1990txgirl]

*manchego with quince
*a veined cheese such as gorgonzola or roquefort
*an aged yellow cheese, such as mimolette
*a triple cream brie (such as Belle Etoile or St. Andre)
*something fun (such as Tartufo Bianchetto-Italian truffle cheese, or Clisson-a goat's milk cheese washed in Sauternes)

Serve with nuts and a variety of fresh and dried fruit.

Mmmm... cheese...

 

[scottsins]

if you can find sage derby, people will think you are some kind of genius. it is very interesting looking and unique. NOT a weird taste. go to CM and buy a little to sample.

 

[LonghornDan]

Hell, the new Kroger in the Spring area (off of Rayford) carries sage derby cheese - it's pretty good.

 

[Agent007]

I can also swear by manchego with quine from Central Market.