Make 2021 a Yummy One!

When we wake up to a new year, many of us resolve to make dietary changes in the name of health.  After a long holiday season consisting of sweets, cheese, beer, wine and more cheese, many people use the month of January as a time to reset.  Here at Caves of Faribault, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite healthy(ish) recipes we’ve found that still incorporate our favorite food, cheese.  We’re sharing some of our favorite finds on this month’s blog and will also be sharing photos of these meals featuring Caves of Faribault cheese on our Instagram!

A Salad to Swoon Over

If you are choosing a lighter fare like a salad in the name of health, you can make it exciting with cheese!  There are always the classic salads that highlight Blue cheese like a Cobb or Wedge salad, but we love Beet salads. Not only do you get a kick of natural sweetness from the beets but word on the street is beets are good for the liver!  Check out this recipe for one of our favorite Beet and Blue Cheese Salads from Martha Stewart Living.  If beets aren’t your thing, try this tried-and-true Cobb salad recipe from The Kitchn.  Another way to make a salad more exciting is to dress it up with dressing!  We love this recipe for Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing.  It’s actually a bit dense which makes it a great dip, so if you want to use it on a salad, we suggest thinning it out with a bit of water.

Goodbye Sweets, Hello Sweet Potatoes

If you’re looking to adopt more healthy eating habits but you still have a sweet tooth, check out these spiffy spud recipe finds that incorporate highly nutritious sweet potatoes and cheeses from our affinage line.  If you want to cook with our Gouda, we suggest the Chipotle Gouda Scalloped Sweet Potatoes from Ambitious Kitchen. When cooking this dish, we like to use the St. Mary’s Gouda or Cherubic Gouda.  Both are quality melters.  This is the perfect side dish for cold January nights.  If you’re craving Cheddar, grab a hunk of Fini and make this Cheddar-Stuffed Sweet Potato BBQ Turkey Meatloaf.

Bring on the Broccoli

A winter in Minnesota isn’t a winter in Minnesota without a hot dish. But if you are looking to modify your meal to include more veggies, check out this Broccoli, Beef & Tater Tot Hotdish from Eating Well. It still has the beloved tater tot layer, but is also packed with nutrient-dense broccoli.  Our Fini makes a fantastic sauce in this beloved comfort food.

We know these recipes may not be the epitome of healthy eating but they can be small ways to ease into healthier habits with the help of cheese!