Cheese to be melted on top of food should be added near the end of cooking time. To achieve a brown, crusty surface, add cheese at the beginning of cooking. Mix grated hard cheese with bread crumbs as a savory coating for sauteed or broiled meat, poultry and fish. Salads Toss julienne, cubed, shredded, crumbled or grated cheese with other ingredients. Use sliced, shredded or grated cheese as a garnish.
Snacks Serve cheese foundue with bread cubes, vegetables or fruit for dipping.
Mix soft and shredded cheeses with other flavorings to make cheese logs or cheese balls. Serve cheese slices or cubes with pieces of fruit. Soups and Sauces Cheese incorporates very well in soups or sauces that have been thickened with flour or other starches. Semi-soft cheeses don't shred well but can be cut into tiny cubes for this procedure. Add cheese slowly in small amounts.