Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Let us help you serve a tasty spread—because you don't have to live in Wisconsin to bring a warm, Midwest welcome to your table. Set a feast of flavor with side dishes featuring award-winning cheeses, each crafted with bold, unexpected twists. Savor ultra-creamy
blue cheese spiked with juniper berries atop a classic wedge salad and in the dressing. Then, round out the meal with roasted veggies adorned with rich, peppercorn-rubbed BellaVitano® and a comforting cheddar risotto with a cranberry-chipotle kick. These flavor- packed dishes with
artisanal cheeses are sure to create lasting holiday memories.
Deer Creek® The Blue Jay® won Gold in the Blue-Veined category at the 2018 L.A. International Dairy Competition. It’s an utterly decadent quintuple crème delight with a rich texture and pronounced buttery notes. Wonderfully creamy and bold, this exceptional blue cheese is infused with crushed juniper berries, lending a delicately piney bouquet that blossoms on the palate.
Make it: Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
The accolades for Sartori Black Pepper BellaVitano® are impressive: It won Grand Champion at the 2017 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest and Gold Medals at the 2017 and 2019 World Cheese Awards. Hand-rubbed to peppery perfection, coarsely ground premium black pepper surrounds a base of nutty, fruity and creamy Original BellaVitano® for a gorgeous cheese inside and out.
Make it: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
A Carr Valley original, this artisanal white cheddar is blended with cranberries and chipotle peppers for a distinctive sweet and smoky heat on the finish that’s reminiscent of the best Texas barbecue sauce. Handcrafted by North America’s most decorated cheesemaker, Sid Cook, Carr Valley Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar won Gold at the 2023 L.A. International Dairy Competition.
Make it: Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar-Pumpkin Risotto
