Halloumi: Vegetarian Recipes Starring Your New Favorite Cheese

Zepernick, a brand manager based in Copenhagen, has produced a love letter to Halloumi, a goat’s-milk or sheep’s-milk cheese native to Cyprus and gaining in popularity Stateside. This firm and savory cheese has a high melting point, which gives it great versatility in cooking. When Zepernick decided to remove meat from his diet and embrace vegetarianism, he quickly realized that his beloved Halloumi made a perfect meat substitute and set out to create new dishes in which this cheese was the star. Throughout the book, readers tag along, learning how Halloumi can be incorporated into dishes for any meal throughout the day, from breakfast sandwiches and lunch salads to snacks and Zepernick’s delectable brand of comfort food. Along the way, Zepernick enhances recipes with global flavors, featuring influences from Greek, Italian, Thai, and Mexican cuisines. A nice surprise is the addition of easy taste-boosters featured in recipes, including sauces, dips, dressings and marinades. The minimalist photography is stunning, showing each dish in its glory, with standouts being the stroganoff, risotto, lasagna, quesadilla, and burger.