Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Partners with Wisconsin Chefs to Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day

WATERLOO, Wis. — Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, a Wisconsin-based farmstead cheesemaker, has teamed up with three acclaimed chefs from Madison and Milwaukee to create a collection of recipes to highlight the versatility of cheese in culinary applications and celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day on January 20th.

The collaboration brings together chefs from both cities to develop original dishes from appetizer to dessert, each featuring Crave Brothers cheeses as a central ingredient. The chefs were tasked with putting their own personal stamp on an original dish that uses one of the award-winning cheeses. The resulting recipes highlight how high-quality Wisconsin cheese can elevate any course of the meal. Recipes range in level of difficulty to appeal to all types of home cooks.

“Our cheeses are designed to be versatile, and partnering with three acclaimed chefs truly brings that to life as they showcase each of their culinary styles throughout the dishes,” said Roseanne Crave, sales and marketing manager at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. “This collection of recipes showcases what’s possible when talented chefs who value local ingredients put their creativity to work.”

Featured Recipes & Chefs

• Appetizer: Foie Gras Torchon with Whipped Crave Brothers Mascarpone
  • Recipe contributed by Chef Tory Miller, James Beard Award Winner, L’Etoile (Madison)
• Entrée: Spinach Tagliatelle with Smoked Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine, Wild Mushroom Cream, Roasted Butternut Squash & Crispy Prosciutto
  • Recipe contributed by Chef Suzzette Metcalfe, Best of Milwaukee Award Winner, The Pasta Tree Restaurant and Wine Bar (Milwaukee)
• Dessert: Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake
  • Recipe contributed by Chef Evan Dannells, Madison Magazine Chef of the Year, Cadre Restaurant (Madison)

“This collaboration was a great opportunity to work with a local producer whose products are incredibly versatile,” said Evan Dannells, chef at Cadre Restaurant in Madison. “The chocolate mascarpone allowed me to create a dessert that feels elevated, approachable and true to my style.”

The full recipes are available at www.cravecheese.com/recipes.

About Crave Brothers

The Crave family farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm and cheese factory. Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC utilize sustainable practices in their everyday operations. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Chocolate Mascarpone, Oaxaca, and Farmer’s Rope String Cheese.