Get the latest Philly recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/philly What is Caerphilly Cheese? Caerphilly cheese is a semi-firm white cheese made from raw cow’s milk, which was developed in the region of Caerphilly, Wales, sometime around 1830. Caerphilly cheese is moist and pale, with a mild and salty paste. It is now produced in southwestern England as well as Wales. The English preference is for fresh Caerphilly cheese, eaten after only a few weeks (from two to eight) of aging. At this stage, the paste has a fresh, tangy flavor. Traditionally aged, from twelve to twenty weeks, Caerphilly cheese has a milder, smoother flavor. The rind, which is natural, is thin, dry to the touch, and pale. Occasionally, the wheels, which are typically about 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter and weigh about 8 pounds (3.6 kg) are waxed. Waxed Caerphilly cheese tends to have a milder flavor than the cheese in its natural rind. Caerphilly cheese will continue to age once purchased and care should be taken to ensure that flavor and texture are preserved. Artisanal cheese breathes and sweats—don’t smother it with plastic wrap. Instead, use waxed paper to wrap small pieces of cheese. Larger pieces, like a wheel with wedges cut out of it, can be left uncovered except for the cut surfaces, which can be covered with plastic wrap. This way, the cheese will not lose moisture through its cut surfaces but will still be able to breathe. Caerphilly cheese benefits from a bit of humidity to prevent cracking. If storing a large piece in the refrigerator, keep it in the vegetable crisper or snack drawer. If the drawer has a separate temperature control, set it to be less cool than the rest of the fridge. Place a slightly damp dish towel or paper towels over the surface of the rind to keep it from drying out. Whole cheeses or partial wheels of Caerphilly should be turned over on a weekly basis. This distributes moisture evenly within the cheese and keeps it from developing cracks. Be sure to bring the cheese up to room temperature (about 55 degrees F [13 degrees C]) before eating. Caerphilly is delicious served alone on dark bread with sliced tart apples. It is popularly grated into scones, melted into fondue, and it is one of the chief ingredients of the curiously vegetarian Welsh Glamorgan Sausage, which is essentially a panfried formed cheese stick. http://www.grouprecipes.com/107769/spinach-chevre-crepes.html A different take on a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. Great when you are in a time crunch, or for game day. Serve with french fries, potato salad, chips or coleslaw. http://www.grouprecipes.com/99122/philly-style-meatball-cheese-subs.html Please, I know... this is not authentic... but it's how we like them! http://www.grouprecipes.com/98101/my-philly-cheese-steak-sandwiches.html This is a wild spin on the old philly favorite. It's flavorful, easy, and no cleanup. But use the lawrys teriyaki meat marinade it really makes it. this dish requires 24 to 48 hour marinate time http://www.grouprecipes.com/91906/venison-philly-steak-sandwitches.html Love this appetizer it is most different than most spring roll fillings but delish!!!........................ courtesy of Davio’s northern Italian steakhouse in Philadelphia http://www.grouprecipes.com/90755/philly-cheesesteak-spring-roll.html This is a short cut soup using a can of onion soup added to the the rest of the ingredients but taste very good .......so for a quick fabulous meal here you go!!!................ courtesy of 400 soups ............ http://www.grouprecipes.com/90754/philly-cheese-steak-onion-soup--for-2.html If you like the Philly Cheese steak sandwich, you must try this soup. All the flavors of the famous sandwich come together in this unusual soup. http://www.grouprecipes.com/81370/philly-cheese-steak-soup.html My hubby loves this! NOTE: Though the recipe states 16 servings, cut the servings in any size you like! http://www.grouprecipes.com/74315/philly-smoothie-no-bake-cheesecake.html I got this out of a small newsstand recipe "book" for Philly Cream Cheese http://www.grouprecipes.com/61601/wave-your-flag-cheesecake.html I had never tasted a Philly Cheese steak sandwich until about 2 years ago. I couldn't believe how amazingly delicious they are. This is my version that I'm passing along. I hope you like it. http://www.grouprecipes.com/34143/philly-garlic-mayo-cheese-steak-sandwiches.html