{"id":1618494,"date":"2024-10-11T14:54:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T18:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1618494"},"modified":"2024-10-11T14:56:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T18:56:33","slug":"meal-planning-made-easy-with-this-simple-havarti-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/meal-planning-made-easy-with-this-simple-havarti-hack\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal Planning Made Easy with this Simple Havarti Hack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mealtime will never be the same again thanks to this cheesy and delicious hack \u2013 simply replace the cheddar in your favourite recipe with Havarti and we guarantee those plates will be spotless!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help Canadians spice things up in the kitchen, makeover king Steven Sabados created a series of Havarti makeovers that require little effort and will take the stress out of meal planning. But why Havarti?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Havarti is for so much more than sandwiches \u2013 the creamy, subtle and versatile taste of Havarti makes it perfect for a variety of recipes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try replacing cheese curds in your poutine with Smoked Havarti for that epic cheese pull with every bite! Or swap Dill Pickle Havarti into your grilled cheese for a taste that will have the kids asking for seconds.\u00a0 And why not smother your nachos with Jalapeno Havarti for some added heat? This one simple swap elevates so many meals!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steven recommends Castello Havarti because there are seven different flavours to choose from: Dill, Roasted Garlic, Jalapeno, Herbs &amp; Spices, Garden Vegetable, Smoked and the Original Creamy. And, it\u2019s made with 100% Canadian dairy with no artificial ingredients, so Canadians can feel good about feeding it to their families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out some of Steven\u2019s favourite reimagined cheesy dishes with his favourite Havarti flavours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"keep-calm-and-queso-on\">Keep Calm and Queso On:<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1618498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1618498\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1618498\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Queso_Top-View.jpg\" alt=\"Havarti: Keep Calm and Queso On top view\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Queso_Top-View.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Queso_Top-View-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Queso_Top-View-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1618498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Castello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your queso from drab to fab with jalapeno-flavoured Havarti.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ingredients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups shredded Castello Jalape\u00f1o Havarti<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/2 cups milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup pico de gallo (tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro) or chunky salsa (drain any juice)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jalape\u00f1os, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx 1 tsp onion flakes, garlic powder, ground cumin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Season with salt and black pepper, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"directions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour and incorporate until lightly golden in colour. (stir in garlic, onion and cumin, to incorporate the spices)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually whisk in milk, bring to boil, then reduce heat until thick. Add the Havarti gradually until incorporated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from heat and stir in the pico de gallo. Let come to room temperature, garnish with chopped jalape\u00f1os and serve with taco chips. Enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"cristo-gone-couture\">Cristo Gone Couture<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1618502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1618502\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1618502\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Monte-Cristo_Cheese-Pull_Top-View.jpg\" alt=\"Havarti: Castello Cheese packages with a pull of a Monte Cristo Sandwich\" width=\"600\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Monte-Cristo_Cheese-Pull_Top-View.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Monte-Cristo_Cheese-Pull_Top-View-320x220.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_Monte-Cristo_Cheese-Pull_Top-View-560x385.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1618502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Castello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the perfect crowd-pleaser, Steven\u2019s reconstructed Monte Cristo features two swaps in one: Swiss cheese for Creamy and Smoked Havarti, and waffles instead of bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ingredients-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castello Creamy Havarti, grated<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castello Smoked Havarti, grated<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup plum, or apricot preserves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 waffles (store-bought or homemade)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 slices of fresh deli turkey meat<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 slices of fresh deli ham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 strips of cooked crispy bacon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slices of tomato, optional<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handful of Micro Greens, optional<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"directions-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat a large skillet or griddle. Spread preserves over 4 waffles, then layer with turkey, ham, bacon, and a generous amount of the Havarti mixture. Option to add in slices of tomato and a handful of micro greens. Place the waffle on top and transfer to a lightly buttered griddle pan. Grill for 4-6 minutes or until golden and the cheese has melted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve with maple syrup on the side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"french-toast-affair\">French Toast Affair<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1618505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1618505\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1618505\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_French-Toast_Front-View.jpg\" alt=\"Havarti: French toast on a skillet with Castello Cheese\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_French-Toast_Front-View.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_French-Toast_Front-View-320x183.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CastelloHavarti_French-Toast_Front-View-560x320.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1618505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Castello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From brunch to lunch, Steven takes French Toast to the next level with seasonal fruit and Creamy Havarti cheese stuffed inside, instead of on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ingredients-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castello Creamy Havarti, thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 pears, peeled and thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 slices of French or Brioche-style bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-4 tablespoons butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icing sugar, maple syrup\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliced strawberries, optional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large skillet, saut\u00e9 the pears in butter and cinnamon until tender (5-8 minutes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk together eggs and milk and place in a shallow bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a sandwich with the cooked pears and a generous amount of Castello Creamy Havarti. Option to add in sliced strawberries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dredge the sandwiches in the egg\/ milk mixture and place on a buttered skillet on medium heat, and cook each side until golden brown and crispy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightly dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>For the Kids: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steven gave grilled cheese, pizza, poutine, mac &amp; cheese, and nachos a <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/this-holiday-season-give-the-gift-of-cheese\/\">Havarti<\/a> makeover and received rave reviews from the kids (and adults) who tested it! He used dill pickle Havarti for the grilled cheese, roasted garlic Havarti for the pizza, jalapeno Havarti for the poutine, herbs and spices for the nachos, and creamy Havarti for the mac &amp; cheese.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more fun and delicious Havarti recipes visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castellocheese.com\/en-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.castellocheese.com\/en-ca\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check out your local grocery store to grab your favourite Havarti flavour!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Mealtime will never be the same again thanks to this cheesy and delicious hack \u2013 simply replace the cheddar in your favourite recipe with Havarti and we guarantee those plates&hellip;<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/meal-planning-made-easy-with-this-simple-havarti-hack\/\" class=\"button button-primary button-effect\"><span>View Post<\/span><span><i class=\"cs-icon cs-icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":1618509,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[10475,15039,15035,12350,15037,12351,15038,12349,15036],"powerkit_post_featured":[2,10391],"class_list":{"0":"post-1618494","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food","8":"tag-castello-cheese","9":"tag-french-toast","10":"tag-havarti","11":"tag-havarti-cheese","12":"tag-havarti-cheese-canada","13":"tag-havarti-cheese-recipes","14":"tag-havarti-cheese-vs-cheddar","15":"tag-havarti-recipes","16":"tag-steven-sabados"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1618494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1618494"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1618494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1618511,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1618494\/revisions\/1618511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1618509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1618494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1618494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1618494"},{"taxonomy":"powerkit_post_featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/powerkit_post_featured?post=1618494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}