Summer
is almost here and the living is easy – and cheesy! Adding cheese
to your summer menu is a perfect way to include flavor, calcium, and
Vitamin D in your diet. Plus, cheese is an all-time favorite for
almost everyone. Consider these five cheesy ways to enjoy summer
soirees. Make sure to add wine as well as red and white grape juice
for the kids and those who don't imbibe!
1. Grilled
Cheese Minis
Nothing
is more tasty than a tiny grilled cheese sandwich. Use a block of
cheese, such as American or cheddar. The squares fit perfectly on
snack-sized bread. Add a slice of bacon or tomato on top of the
cheese then grill until the cheese melts. These little sandwiches are
a perfect finger food to serve with wine, beer, and summer cocktails
by the pool.
2. Cheese-Topped
Salads
Salads
are cool, fresh, and low-calorie for summer parties. A big bowl of
tossed salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Mix a
variety of greens including spinach and kale. Include sliced
tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. Add your favorite types of cheese.
This can include grated Parmesan, feta cheese, or chunks of cheddar ,
Colby or Swiss.
3. Cheese,
Grapes and Crackers
Add a
touch of class to your next backyard party. Put out a tray filled
with summertime favorites. Include hard and soft cheeses with a fancy
spreader and cheese knife. Add bunches of white and red grapes served
next to the cheese. Include a variety of crackers such as saltines,
water crackers, whole grain crackers, and Melba toast. Encourage
people to share their favorite wine and cheese combinations to make
the party even more fun. You can even ask them to bring their
favorite cheese, crackers, and bottle to wine to mix it up.
4. Cheeseburgers
Deluxe
Start up
the backyard grill and get ready to make summertime cheeseburgers
deluxe. Nothing tastes more like the summer than a burger off the
grill. Use quality sirloin with spices such a garlic, onions, and
dried red peppers. This creates a spicy burger that is perfectly
topped with cheese. Put out whole grain, potato, and white buns with
an array of different cheese slices. Include fixings such as tomato
slices, iceberg lettuce, fresh sliced onions, and pickles as well as
condiments such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, and mustard. Everyone can
create their own dream burger!
5. Crunchy
and Cheesy
Easy-going
parties include fashionable foods and drinks such as premixed shots
and crunchy CheeseSticks and CheeseCrisps. These cheesy snacks don't
spoil so you can also bring them to beaches, parks, and sporting
events to nibble on while you have summer fun. They add a delightful
crunch to your backyard food table. It is an ideal appetizer that
doesn't require cooking or preparation. For an equally easy dessert,
put out a tray of John Wm. Macy's SweetSticks and watch everyone grin
with delight! They taste wonderful when they are served with a glass
of iced chai tea or iced coffee with your fave creamer.
