France

Brie

Brie is a soft, creamy cheese with a white rind and a mild, earthy flavor. It is often served at room temperature, baked, or grilled, and is a popular choice for cheese plates and wine pairings. Brie can be used in dishes such as baked Brie with fruit, Brie and prosciutto sandwiches, and Brie and spinach stuffed chicken breasts.

Roquefort

Roquefort is a strong, pungent blue cheese with a distinctive veiny pattern. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in salad dressings, sauces, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Roquefort can be used in dishes such as Roquefort dressing, Roquefort and pear salad, and Roquefort and walnut crackers.

Italy

Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano)

Parmesan is a hard, granular cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often grated over pasta dishes, salads, and soups, and is a popular choice for snacking. Parmesan can be used in dishes such as spaghetti carbonara, Caesar salad, and Parmesan and basil bruschetta.

Mozzarella

Mozzarella is a soft, white cheese with a mild flavor. It is often used on pizzas, in caprese salads, and as a snack on its own. Mozzarella can be used in dishes such as margherita pizza, caprese salad, and mozzarella and tomato skewers.

Switzerland

Emmental

Emmental is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Emmental can be used in dishes such as fondue, Emmental and ham sandwiches, and Emmental and apple tart.

Gruyère

Gruyère is a firm, yellow cheese with a rich, creamy flavor. It is often used in fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Gruyère can be used in dishes such as fondue, Gruyère and ham sandwiches, and Gruyère and mushroom quiche.

Netherlands

Gouda

Gouda is a semi-hard to hard cheese with a smooth flavor. It comes in several types, depending on its age. Gouda can be grated, sliced, cubed, and melted. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Edam

Edam is a semi-hard cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often sold at different ages, with younger Edam being milder and older Edam being stronger. Edam can be used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads.

United Kingdom

Cheddar

Cheddar is a firm, yellow cheese with a sharp, tangy flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and cheese sauces. Cheddar can be aged for different lengths of time, with older Cheddar being stronger and more crumbly.

Stilton

Stilton is a strong, pungent blue cheese with a distinctive veiny pattern. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in salad dressings, sauces, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Stilton can be used in dishes such as Stilton dressing, Stilton and pear salad, and Stilton and walnut crackers.

Spain

Manchego

Manchego is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as tapas, salads, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Manchego can be aged for different lengths of time, with older Manchego being stronger and more crumbly.

Cabrales

Cabrales is a strong, pungent blue cheese with a distinctive veiny pattern. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in salad dressings, sauces, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Cabrales can be used in dishes such as Cabrales dressing, Cabrales and pear salad, and Cabrales and walnut crackers.

Greece

Feta

Feta is a soft, white cheese with a salty, tangy flavor. It is often used in dishes such as salads, pasta dishes, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Feta can be used in dishes such as Greek salad, pasta with feta and olives, and feta and olive skewers.

Kefalotyri

Kefalotyri is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Kefalotyri can be aged for different lengths of time, with older Kefalotyri being stronger and more crumbly.

Germany

Limburger

Limburger is a soft, creamy cheese with a strong, pungent flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Limburger can be used in dishes such as Limburger and mustard sandwiches, Limburger and potato soup, and Limburger and onion tart.

Allgäuer Emmentaler

Allgäuer Emmentaler is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Allgäuer Emmentaler can be used in dishes such as fondue, Allgäuer Emmentaler and ham sandwiches, and Allgäuer Emmentaler and apple tart.

Denmark

Danish Blue (Danablu)

Danish Blue is a strong, pungent blue cheese with a distinctive veiny pattern. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in salad dressings, sauces, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Danish Blue can be used in dishes such as Danish Blue dressing, Danish Blue and pear salad, and Danish Blue and walnut crackers.

Havarti

Havarti is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, buttery flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Havarti can be used in dishes such as Havarti and ham sandwiches, Havarti and tomato soup, and Havarti and spinach quiche.

United States

Monterey Jack

Monterey Jack is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Monterey Jack can be used in dishes such as Monterey Jack and avocado sandwiches, Monterey Jack and tomato soup, and Monterey Jack and spinach quiche.

Colby

Colby is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Colby can be used in dishes such as Colby and ham sandwiches, Colby and tomato soup, and Colby and spinach quiche.

Portugal

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Serra da Estrela can be used in dishes such as Serra da Estrela and ham sandwiches, Serra da Estrela and tomato soup, and Serra da Estrela and spinach quiche.

São Jorge

São Jorge is a semi-hard cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. São Jorge can be used in dishes such as São Jorge and ham sandwiches, São Jorge and tomato soup, and São Jorge and spinach quiche.

Austria

Bergkäse

Bergkäse is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Bergkäse can be used in dishes such as fondue, Bergkäse and ham sandwiches, and Bergkäse and apple tart.

Vorarlberger Alpkäse

Vorarlberger Alpkäse is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Vorarlberger Alpkäse can be used in dishes such as fondue, Vorarlberger Alpkäse and ham sandwiches, and Vorarlberger Alpkäse and apple tart.

Belgium

Limburger

Limburger is a soft, creamy cheese with a strong, pungent flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Limburger can be used in dishes such as Limburger and mustard sandwiches, Limburger and potato soup, and Limburger and onion tart.

Herve

Herve is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Herve can be used in dishes such as Herve and ham sandwiches, Herve and tomato soup, and Herve and spinach quiche.

Mexico

Queso Fresco

Queso Fresco is a soft, white cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as salads, pasta dishes, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Queso Fresco can be used in dishes such as Mexican salad, pasta with Queso Fresco and olives, and Queso Fresco and olive skewers.

Oaxaca

Oaxaca is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Oaxaca can be used in dishes such as Oaxaca and ham sandwiches, Oaxaca and tomato soup, and Oaxaca and spinach quiche.

Norway

Gjetost (Brunost)

Gjetost is a firm, brown cheese with a sweet, caramel-like flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Gjetost can be used in dishes such as Gjetost and ham sandwiches, Gjetost and tomato soup, and Gjetost and spinach quiche.

Jarlsberg

Jarlsberg is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Jarlsberg can be used in dishes such as Jarlsberg and ham sandwiches, Jarlsberg and tomato soup, and Jarlsberg and spinach quiche.

Sweden

Västerbottensost

Västerbottensost is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Västerbottensost can be used in dishes such as fondue, Västerbottensost and ham sandwiches, and Västerbottensost and apple tart.

Prästost

Prästost is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Prästost can be used in dishes such as Prästost and ham sandwiches, Prästost and tomato soup, and Prästost and spinach quiche.

Australia

King Island Brie

King Island Brie is a soft, creamy cheese with a mild, earthy flavor. It is often served at room temperature, baked, or grilled, and is a popular choice for cheese plates and wine pairings. King Island Brie can be used in dishes such as baked King Island Brie with fruit, King Island Brie and prosciutto sandwiches, and King Island Brie and spinach stuffed chicken breasts.

Tasmania Blue

Tasmania Blue is a strong, pungent blue cheese with a distinctive veiny pattern. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in salad dressings, sauces, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Tasmania Blue can be used in dishes such as Tasmania Blue dressing, Tasmania Blue and pear salad, and Tasmania Blue and walnut crackers.

New Zealand

Whitestone Blue

Whitestone Blue is a strong, pungent blue cheese with a distinctive veiny pattern. It has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in salad dressings, sauces, and as a topping for crackers or bread. Whitestone Blue can be used in dishes such as Whitestone Blue dressing, Whitestone Blue and pear salad, and Whitestone Blue and walnut crackers.

Kapiti Aorangi Brie

Kapiti Aorangi Brie is a soft, creamy cheese with a mild, earthy flavor. It is often served at room temperature, baked, or grilled, and is a popular choice for cheese plates and wine pairings. Kapiti Aorangi Brie can be used in dishes such as baked Kapiti Aorangi Brie with fruit, Kapiti Aorangi Brie and prosciutto sandwiches, and Kapiti Aorangi Brie and spinach stuffed chicken breasts.

Canada

Oka

Oka is a semi-soft cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Oka can be used in dishes such as Oka and ham sandwiches, Oka and tomato soup, and Oka and spinach quiche.

Quebec Cheddar

Quebec Cheddar is a firm, yellow cheese with a sharp, tangy flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and cheese sauces. Quebec Cheddar can be aged for different lengths of time, with older Quebec Cheddar being stronger and more crumbly.

Argentina

Reggianito

Reggianito is a firm, yellow cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as fondue, grilled cheese sandwiches, and as a snack on its own. Reggianito can be used in dishes such as fondue, Reggianito and ham sandwiches, and Reggianito and apple tart.

Provolone

Provolone is a semi-hard cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and salads. Provolone can be used in dishes such as Provolone and ham sandwiches, Provolone and tomato soup, and Provolone and spinach quiche.