Spring is simply a great season for vegetables. With asparagus, artichokes, ramps and more all coming into their peak, there are just so many delicious dishes to be made.
What better way to take advantage of that prime seasonal produce than by pairing it with some creamy, rich cheese? Finding a perfect cheese pairing for your spring dish is a more than easy, plus the search for the best pairing is pretty tasty on its own.
Spring also being the season for fresh cheeses, it is a great idea to play with this genre when pairing with your fruits and veggies. Look for cheeses like ricotta, un-aged mozzarella, fresh goat cheeses and Chevre, though any local fromager can advise you on the best seasonal cheeses at any time.
In case you need inspiration on pairing, we've gathered our favorite spring veggie and cheese dishes here. Read on for the recipes and be sure to tell us how you serve up springtime produce in the comments below.
Ricotta- and Walnut-Stuffed Artichokes Photo by PORNCHAI MITTONGTARE, Bon Appétit This dish is inspired by the marriage of ricotta and walnuts that makes Ligurian pansotti (triangular "pot-bellied" ravioli) with walnut sauce a timeless favorite. Serve the artichokes as a plated first course or quarter them and offer as part of an antipasto platter along with prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and marinated olives and mushrooms.
Fill large bowl with cold water; add lemon juice. Cut off stem and top 2 inches from 1 artichoke. Using scissors, cut off pointy ends of outer artichoke leaves. Using melon...
View Recipe at Epicurious.com Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 16-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 18 tablespoons walnuts
- 6 large artichokes
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 3/4 cup water
What wines go with this recipe?
Pinot Grigio Wines from
Italy The Sommelier Says:
These medium bodied white wines are rich and fruity, which allows them to work well with this dish See more wines
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