Cooking Recipes Articel

Just about everybody loves cheese. Loaded with calcium and protein
the "real thing" makes so many dishes more appealing
and mellow
nutty
smooth-melting Norwegian Jarlsberg-America's most popular specialty cheese-is particularly versatile
a family favorite.

Made from part-skim milk
it's naturally low in calories
sodium and fat-newer Jarlsberg Lite
also great for snacking and cooking
has 50 percent less fat than regular Swiss.

Try this super simple Asparagus Rolls recipe-a surefire party idea. Here are a few other easy
creative
absolutely delicious uses for either classic Jarlsberg or Jarlsberg Lite.

• Roll cheese slices around fresh fruits or raw vegetables.

• Add cubes to salads and pastas-warm or cool.

• Shred on vegetables and into sauces.

• Enhance stuffings for meat
poultry or fish.

• Enrich egg dishes.

• Shred into mashed or "smashed" potatoes.

• Grill with peppers
squash
potatoes.

• Top burgers-beef
turkey or salmon.

• Make hors d'oeuvres
wraps and sandwiches galore.

2006 marks the 50th anniversary of Jarlsberg cheese-and the 125th of its source
Tine B.A. Norwegian Dairies
a farmers cooperative. One way to celebrate is to discover tasty new ways to give your menus pizazz-and a nutritional boost.

Asparagus Rolls With

Ham and Jarlsberg

12 clean asparagus spears

12 thin slices lean ham

1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese

Boil asparagus in lightly salted water 1 minute. With slotted spoon
dip spears in ice water to preserve color; drain on paper towels. Wrap a slice of ham around each spear and place on baking sheet lightly sprayed with oil. Sprinkle spears liberally with Jarlsberg and brown in 450ฐ oven about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Serving suggestions: Place on grilled country bread brushed with olive oil and garlic and topped with chopped tomatoes plus a bit of sea salt
if desired.

Cheese
glorious cheese is just delicious when included in this Asparagus Rolls With Ham and Jarlsberg recipe.