Hard Cheese

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  Leicester

  Similar to cheddar, this cheese can be eaten young, or aged for a more pronounced flavor.

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  Southwestern Spicy Cheese Curds

  Make delicious Southwestern Spicy Cheese Curds.

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  Montasio

  This is a hard, grating cheese that can be made with skim milk.

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  Spicy Gouda

  Gouda is a mild, smooth cheese, but it really comes alive with the addition of some spicy peppers!

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  Simple Jack Cheese

  Make delicious simple jack cheese at home!

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  Fontina

  This is a great example of a natural-rind cheese. It can be eaten young (called Fontinella), or left to age for a few months for a more sharp, mature taste.

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  Traditional Manchego

  "Manchego is a Spanish cheese from the La Mancha region. Some people will tell you that the only real Manchego cheese is those wheels which are aged in the caves of its originating climate, but this is up to personal opinion.

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  Edam Boule Cheese

  Edam Boules are brined, waxed and aged cheese. This recipe makes homemade hard cheesemaking easy, with step-by-step instructions.

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  Haloumi Cheese

  Haloumi is a brined hard cheese of Greek origin. Make it at home for a particularly fresh-tasting cheese that does well in hot weather.

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  Derby Cheese

  Derby cheese originates in Derbyshire, England. It is similar to cheddar, but milder in flavor and with a higher moisture content than traditional cheddar.

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  Simple Parmesan Cheese

  Make delicious parmesan cheese at home using skim milk.

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  Homemade Swiss Cheese

  Learn to make traditional Swiss cheese with our easy-to-follow instructions and recipe.