featured Höşmerim: Turkey's Fresh Cheese Dessert (Recipe)
A guide to höşmerim, the Turkish dessert made by melting fresh unsalted curd cheese with semolina and sugar until it strings. Covers which cheese to buy in the US, how it differs from halva, a stovetop recipe and troubleshooting.
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Kaşar vs. Cheddar: What's the Difference, and Which Melts Better?
A side-by-side comparison of kaşar and cheddar: how each cheese is made, how young and aged kaşar differ from mild and sharp cheddar, what happens when each melts, which dishes suit each, and which substitutes work.
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Lor vs. Çökelek: Turkey's Fresh Curd Cheeses Explained
Lor is the soft, milky whey cheese left after cheesemaking. Çökelek is the dry, tangy curd left after churning butter. Here is how they differ in production, fat, salt and...
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