The Tillamook Cheese Cookbook: Celebrating Over a Century of Excellence

224 Pages·2013·108.798 MB·English

by  Kathy Holstad

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CELEBRATING OVER A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE
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Text © 2009 by Tillamook County Creamery Association
All photographs except for those listed below © 2009 by Tillamook County Creamery Association, all rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission.
Photos on pages 6,38,58,92,104,144,148,152,156, 158, 166, 170, 172, 176, and 180 © 2009 by Rick Schafer
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission
of the publisher.
The Tillamook Cheese Cookbook: Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence was originally published by Arnica Publishing, Inc., Portland,
Oregon, in 2009.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Holstad, Kathy, 1961-
The Tillamook cheese cookbook: celebrating over a century of excellence / [compiled by Kathy Holstad].
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-88240-912-2
1. Cookery (Cheese) 2. Cheese-Oregon-Tillamook County. 1. Tillamook County Creamery Association. II. Title.
TX759.5.C48H65 2009
641.3'73-dc22
2008026856
Cover and interior design: Aimee Genter-Gilmore and Emily Garda
Photos on pages 2, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 42, 46, 50, 54, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 96, 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128,
132, 136, 140, 162, and 182 were taken by Polara Studios.
See page 193 for additional photography credits.
Published by WestWinds Press·
An imprint of Graphic Arts Books
P.O. Box 56118
Portland, Oregon 97238-6118
503-254-5591
www.graphicartsbooks.com
Printed in China
To the past and present farmer owners and the employees of the Tillamook County Creamery Association who have
worked diligently for more than 100 years to make Tillamook Cheese the best tasting, highest quality cheese you can buy.
Their commitment to quality, consistency and taste is second to none •••
Tillamook tastes better because it's made better.

Table o f Contents
Foreword. .. xi Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms ................ 24
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Preface ..... XIII Seven .. Layer Dip 25
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Introduction . ............................... xv Risotto Fritters ........................... 27
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How to Make Cheese .......................x xvi Portobello Mushroom Cheddar Melts. . . . . . . .. 28
Cheddar Bread Sticks ........................ 29
Appetizers Crispy Wonton ..... 31
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Beer & Cheese Spread ....................... 32
Cheese T ruffies . 3
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Glamorgan Cheese Rolls ..................... 33
Aged Cheddar with Apple Wedges •••••••••••••• 4
Confetti Cheddar Log. ....................... 33
Baked Mini Cheese Puffs ...................... 5
Grilled Polenta Torta ........................ 35
Tillamook Cheese Nachos ..................... 7
Albacore Tuna & Smoked Cheddar ............ 36
Fresh Salsa .................................. 7
Baked White Cheddar & Artichoke Squares •••• 37
French Fondue Tillamook-Style ................ 9
Cold-Water Pink Shrimp Cocktail Au Gratin ••• 39
Cheese Fondue .. 9
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Cheddar & Beer Fondue ..................... 11
Soups, Salads, and Sides
Crunchy Cornsticks ......................... 12
Puff Pastry Straws ........................... 13 Savory Southwest Bread Pudding• ••••••••••••• 43
Cheddar Crisps ............................. 15 Cheddar Scallion Biscuits .................... 44
Potato Cheddar Rounds ...................... 16 Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Soup ............. .45
Italian Cheese Melts ......................... 17 Spicy Shrimp & Crouton Salad ••••••••••••••• 47
Grilled Baby Potatoes ........................ 19 Giant Cheesy Double Corn Muffins ........... 48
Aram Cheese Slices .......................... 20 Chicken & Cheese Chili ..................... 49
Smoked Salmon Dip ......................... 21 Cheddar, Pear & Walnut Salad ••••••••••••••• 51
Tillamook Cheddar & Jalapeno Dip ............ 21 Cream of Potato & Cheddar Cheese Soup ...... 52
Herbed Tomato Cheese Toasts ................ 23 White Cheddar Gourmet Crackers ............ 53
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Ice Box Crackers ............................ 53 Calzone .................................... 89
Smoked Salmon Salad ....................... 55 Roast Beef Sandwich ........................ 91
Dilled Cheddar Cheese Batter Bread ••••••••••• 56 Grilled Cheddar Apple Sandwich •••••••••••••• 93
Buttermilk Cheese Bread ••••••••••••••••••••• 57
Tortilla Chip Soup .......................... 59
Sopa de Tortilla ............................. 59 Mac & Cheese
Creamy Basil Gnocchi ....................... 60
Kicked .. Up Monterey ........................ 97
Jalapeno Cheddar Muffins .................... 61
The Everyday Macaroni & Cheese ••••••••••••• 98
Scalloped Potatoes .......................... 63
Cajun Shrimp, Shells, and Cheese ••••••••••••• 99
Tillamook Cheesy Zucchini Gratin •••••••••••• 63
Cheesy Pasta and Lobster Bake ••••••••••••••• 101
Billy Hahn's Tillamook Cheddar Beer Soup ••••• 64
Simply Italian Macaroni & Cheese •••••••••••• 102
Shrimp Cheddar Chowder ••••••••••••••••••• 65
Truffle-Scented Mac & Cheese ••••••••••••••• 103
Butternut Squash & Cheddar Gratin ••••••••••• 67
Noble Rot's Macaroni and Cheese •••••••••••• 105
Bacon and Black TrufHe ..................... 106
Sandwiches & Pizza
Ham and Pear Macaroni & Cheese ••••••••••• 107
Grilled Mexican Pizza ....................... 71 Apple White Cheddar & Gruyere •••••••••••• 109
Cheddar Dijon Salad Pizzas •••••••••••••••••• 72 Irresistible Macaroni & Cheese ••••••••••••••• 110
Tillamook Pizza Bianca ...................... 73 Jumbo Shell Pasta •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111
Grilled Pizza ............................... 75 Tex .. Mex Mac & Cheese ..................... 113
Grilled Tuna Sandwich ••••••••••••••••••••••• 76 Mega-Cheesy Mac & Cheese ••••••••••••••••• 114
Shrimp with Melted Cheese Sandwich ••••••••• 76 Mi Casa Chicken Pasta• ••••••••••••••••••••• 115
Smoked Salmon Panini ...................... 77 Tillamook Three-Cheese Shells •••••••••••••• 117
Pork Burger on Focaccia ...................... 79 Mushroom Lover's Mac & Cheese •••••••••••• 118
Southwest Chili Burger •••••••••••••••••••••• 80 Autumn Comfort Mac ...................... 119
Crab Melts ................................. 81 Chicken Florentine Tortellini •••••••••••••••• 121
Classic Tillamook Cheeseburger •••••••••••••• 83 Pacific Northwest Macaroni & Cheese •••••••• 122
Gourmet Tillamook Grilled Cheese •••••••••••• 83 Pepper Jack & Mac Roasted Rellenos •••••••••• 123
Shrimp Ceviche Quesadillas •••••••••••••••••• 84 Tillamook Crab & Macaroni Bake •••••••••••• 125
Vegetarian Quesadillas ••••••••••••••••••••••• 85 Prosciutto Mushroom Macaroni & Cheese ••••• 126
Grilled Cheddar & BBQ Pork Sandwich ••••••• 87 Roasted Peppers, Chicken & Cheese •••••••••• 127
Tuscan Cheese Melts ........................ 88 The Ultimate Comfott Food ••••••••••••••••• 129
The Tillamook Cheese Cookbook
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Main Course White Cheddar, Sage & Bacon Biscuits ........ 167
Skillet Breakfast. 168
Cheesy Chicken Penne ...... .133 + • + • + • + • + • + • + • + • + • + • + • + • + + +
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Tillamook Breakfast Crepes •••••••••••••••••• 169
Baked Orzo 134
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Pacific Salmon Gravlax Benedict. ............. 171
Shrimp & Tillamook Cheese Linguine •••••••• 135
Crabmelt with Tillamook Cheddar Cheese ••••• 173
Grilled Chicken Breast. 137
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Cheesy Baked Ziti. 138
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Tillamook Cheese Manicotti ••••••••••••••••• 138 Desserts
Green Chile Enchiladas ..................... 139
Hazelnut Praline Meringue Beehives •••••••••• 177
Twice-Baked Cheese Souffle ................. 141
Cheddar Apple Dandy ...................... 178
Shredded Pork Enchiladas ••••••••••••••••••• 142
Tillamook Dessert Pears .................... 179
Polenta & Roasted Vegetable "Lasagna" ........ 143
My Mother's Comfort Pie ••••••••••••••••••• 181
Creamy Cheese & Seafood Enchiladas ........ 145
Cherry Almond Biscotti ..................... 183
Roasted Salmon. .146
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Savory Tomato Tart ........................ 147 Back Matter
Chicken Pot Pie. 149
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Shepherd's Pie ............................ . 150
Award-Winning Cheeses .................... 187
Tillamook Bay Cheese Bake. ................. 151
Credits .................................... 190
Hazelnut .. Crusted Salmon .. .153
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Breakfast & Brunch
Banana Bavaria Smoothie .................... 157
Banana Fruit Shake ......................... 157
Srrawberry Fling Smoothie •••••••••••••••••• 157
Peach Mellow Smoothie ..................... 157
Zefiro Frittata ............................. 159
Cheese & Egg Tartlets •••••••••••••••••••••• 160
Eggs Florentine ............................ 161
Morning Cheddar Polenta ................... 163
Sun-Dried Tomato & Cheddar Cheese Souffle ••• 164
Breakfast Sandwich ......................... 165
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