Do you Manchego?

No, it's not a dance or a frightful disease, it's a wonderful, semi-soft, rather nutty cheese from Spain. I don' t know where I discovered it. Perhaps the crowded confines of Costco or the hallowed aisles Whole Foods. Regardless, this cheese is a total gem certainly worth searching for. I liken it to a softer, less sharp Parmesan or a nuttier Monterey Jack. It slices, it shreds, it melts. What more could a gal ask for?

So far I have enjoyed Manchego in a caramelized onion (see an older post for the recipe) and Manchego cheese omelet, or on a cheese tray with cornichons, roasted almonds, savory crackers and fig jam. I'm willing to bet that once you try it, you will be mad at me for introducing you to something you would rather not live without. I'm willing to take one for the team. Indulge and enjoy.