Chillies and cheese

Cooking with chillies and cheese is almost musical in its way. Whether combined in pasta, sandwiches, seafood or curries, this combination is definitely a hit. The piquancy of Chilli and smooth, tangy, sharp and sweet notes of the cheese come together in a harmony of absolute beauty. Luckily, you do not have to be Beethoven to take advantage of this great match. All it takes is following a couple of simple guidelines, and you find your friends and family to become huge fans of your work.

This section explores recipes that will help you do exactly that.

Almost every cheese goes with Chillies. Obvious cheese matches with Chillies like Feta, Mozarella, and Halloumi come to mind. I mean, just imagine a spicy Pizza, baked feta or grilled Halloumi without chillies. It just can't happen! The list doesn't stop there. Baked Camembert or Brie, goats cheese, cheddar, and a host of others are all really tasty in a similar vein.

Like most things, however, some are just better matches than others. In this section, we will explore which cheeses are really the best when served with Chillies.