Portuguese cheese

Roquefort, Manchego, Stilton—these are household names for American cheese lovers. And if I get my way, Zimbro, Serpa, and other Portuguese cheeses will soon be as well.

Want to learn about cheese options in Portugal? Check out this guide to the twelve best Portuguese cheeses.

This Azores style fresh cheese recipe is delicious. It's a soft cheese with a touch of salt. Often served as an appetizer or for breakfast in the Azores.

Seen in season two, we enjoyed fresh goat cheese in Sagres Restaurant. Since goat milk isn't readily available, regular fresh cheese is a perfect substitution! Also known as queijo fresco, Portuguese fresh cheese is a light, creamy, and healthy option when you’re craving a small snack. When I was younger, my mom taught me exactly how to make queijo fresco perfectly. You want to make sure you keep an eye on your milk throughout the entire process, this will allow for the perfect cheese. The…

Whether you're a self-confessed cheese connoisseur or you just go ga-ga for the gooey stuff melted all over your food, these Portuguese cheeses are perfect for quelling those cheese-seeking cravings.

Roquefort, Manchego, Stilton—these are household names for American cheese lovers. And if I get my way, Zimbro, Serpa, and other Portuguese cheeses will soon be as well.

Learn about the softer, more approachable styles of Portuguese cheese!

Fresh, creamy, or chewy, Portugal’s cheese constellation has something for everyone, with many small towns famous for their own cheese.

France and Italy may get all the attention, but there's a lot to love about Portuguese cheese as well. Here are 10 of our favorites to get you started.

In my two previous posts, we’ve explored Portugal’s most renown and cherished artisanal cheeses, learning the basic flavor profiles, as well as common Portuguese terms when buying and selecting cheese.