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It's Friday! At solfarmers we are going to celebrate it with a delicious appetizer that combines the intensity of Manchego cheese with the sweetness of quince. 🧀

All you need is manchego cheese, quince and bread or crackers.
To do this, cut the queso Manchego and quince or membrillo into slices or cubes. Place the cheese and quince on a plate, we put it on top of the bread.

A tip: Pair with light red wine for a special touch. 🍷
Ready! An easy and delicious appetizer to share. 

Discover how to prepare delicious Iberian cheese, peppers and capers skewers, the perfect gourmet appetizer for any occasion. This recipe combines the intense and creamy flavor of the Iberian cheese with the crunchy freshness of the peppers and the salty touch of the capers. Ideal for serving at elegant dinners, parties or informal gatherings, these skewers are not only easy to make, but also add a sophisticated touch to your table.

Ingredients:

• Iberian Cheese La Celestina 
• Wood-fire roasted peppers Delicias de Campomar
• Capers nonpareils Organic MasVell 
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Las Valdesas 
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by breaking the Iberian cheese into small, thin squares.
2. Separate the strips of Wood-fire roasted peppers.
3. Start assembling the skewers, first place a strip of pepper, then the caper and, finally, the cheese, which will serve as the base of the skewer.
4. Drizzle the skewers with a little olive oil and salt to taste.

Tip:
For a more attractive result, you can place a sprig of parsley at the beginning of the skewer, which will give originality to the appetizer.

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Cured cheese in olive oil is a Spanish tradition that is one of the best ways to preserve Manchego or some other cheeses. Also, this technic turns the product into an even tastier delight, Covering the food completely with oil prevents contact with air, which helps to make cheeses last longer.

INGREDIENTS:

• Corcuera Manchego cheese
• Altius Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Glass jar (preferably).
• Optional: thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, garlic or/and cayenne.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 (It is important that both the cheese and the oil are of high quality, the products we recommend above are perfect for this procedure.) 

1. Cut a wedge of cheese into small pieces, about the size of a bite.
2. Place in a clean glass container with an airtight seal.
3. Pour the Olive Oil into the jar and cover the cheese pieces with it. Cover tightly and store in a cool, dark place, or in the fridge.
4. To preserve the cheese in a flavored oil, you can add fresh or dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary. Also, a good option is peppercorns, a clove of garlic and a pinch of cayenne for a spicy touch.

Preparing cheese with quince is a classic and delicious combination that combines the softness of cheese with the sweetness of quince.

Ingredients:

• Cured or Manchego cheese
• Quince paste (also known as dulce de membrillo)
• Walnuts or almonds
• Bread

Instructions:

1) Prepare the ingredients.

• Cheese: Cut the cheese into thin slices or small pieces, as you prefer.
• Quince: If the quince comes in a large piece, cut it into thin slices. If it is already sliced, no further slicing is necessary.

2) Assemble the dish: Place the cheese slices on a serving plate, add the quince slices next to the cheese, or on top of the cheese if you prefer to combine them.

3) Garnish: You can add some chopped walnuts or almonds for a crunchy touch and additional flavor.

4) Serve: Serve the dish at room temperature so that the cheese is at its best texture and flavor.

Tips

• Pairing: Cheese with quince jelly is ideal with a good red wine or even with a sweet wine, such as port.
• Variations: You can try with different types of cured cheese and adjust the amount of quince according to your taste.

Enjoy this traditional and delicious combination that never goes out of style!

Tired of winter and snow? Try out this warm salad with our extra flavourful moscatel vinegar, and pretend summer is still here! 🌞

🥗 Ingredients:

• Delicata squash (or your favourite squash) cut into thin slices
• Feta cheese, diced
• Walnuts, chopped
• Your favourite salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula...)
• Monte Blanco Vinegar
• Organic Oro Del Desierto Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt to taste

 

🥗 Instructions:

1. Grill the slices of delicata squash until they're nice and toasted

2. Wash and cut the salad greens

3. Assemble the salad with all the ingredients

4. Dress the salad with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt and vinegar to taste

TIP: We reccomend you to add some nuts or almonds

Buen provecho! 🍽