The main concept behind cheese pairings is how certain elements in a cheese and any chosen accompaniment react differently to each other.
The Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook demonstrates that by matching a mouthwatering cheese with the perfect cracker, a stunning chutney, the right fruit or charcuterie, an exceptional wine, or any other beverage, the results can be extremely rewarding.
This sumptuous and detailed 'cheese bible' written by 'The Queen of Cheese' includes fascinating insights and flavours from around the world, seasonal pairing guides, carefully curated pairing boards with both classic and unique combinations, and a range of delicious cheese-based recipes suitable for all occasions.
Morgan says: “If you're anything like me, being presented with a plate of delicious cheeses is simply an invitation to dive in, no questions asked. However, it's time to hold back: learning how to taste cheese properly, so that you can decipher all the layers that make it taste so good, will help you make great choices when it comes to pairing. Mastering the art of tasting cheese in a structured way gives you a deeper appreciation of the cheese and a confident understanding of what other morsel of deliciousness might best go with it.”
The Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook is a must-have for any cheese lover looking to expand their repertoire and elevate an entire dining experience and is the only cheese guide you'll ever need for entertaining friends, family, guests, colleagues, and yourself!
Morgan McGlynn Carr is the UK's leading cheese expert and owner of Cheeses of Muswell Hill, an award-winning independent cheese shop in North London.
She is also the resident Cheese Expert on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch and a top judge at the World Cheese Awards.
Having had the shop since age 21, she was Britain's youngest female cheesemonger and has spent the subsequent years traveling the UK and the world, working with celebrated mongers and makers and learning to make, mature and sell cheese professionally. She is also a cheese consultant for leading retailers and the author of two other highly acclaimed books, The Modern Cheesemaker and The Modern Cheeseboard.
The Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook is released 6th June 2024 (White Lion Publishing, rrp £26)
Photography by Jamie Orlando Smith
PRESS EVENT: Morgan will be hosting a series of 'cheese shop lates' at Cheeses of Muswell Hill to showcase some of the pairings from the book ahead of publication. These will be intimate evenings for up to 6 people w/c 15th April 2024. If you would like to register your interest, please get in touch.
Praise for The Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook
'All hail the Queen of Cheese.' -- Simon Rimmer
'From the undisputed Queen of Cheese comes a book that's not only informative, but full of modernist recipes and ground-breaking ideas..' -- Gizzi Erskine