The official Uncheese and Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook review (to be updated).
I had some help from Erin on this one, and I will need help with your reviews, too. I'm not sure if the same named recipes (in Uncheese and Ultimate) are the exact same recipe. If they are, I will delete it from one of the lists. Just let me know, and be sure to specify variations.
The Uncheese Cookbook
Cheezes, spreads, and dips
Betta feta
Boursin cheeze
Brie
My favourite thing I've made from this book so far! I used the wheat germ as the topping. It came out great! It's amazing sliced thin inside of a grilled cheez sammich or on a pizza. (dannibazaar)
Chunky Roquefort dip and dressing
Colby cheeze
Cold tomato cheeze dip
Fresh mostarella
I used it in lasagna to feed my SICILIAN!!! grandmother, and she loved it. crazy. (kelsi)
Garbanatto
Garbanzo gruyère
Garbanzo havarti
Gee whiz spread
Gooda
Herb and tomato cheeze spread
Not very herby or tomatoey, but pretty good and easy to whip up. It doesn't call for any cashews or tahini, which I like. If I make this again I might use tomato paste instead of ketchup and up the thyme or add some Italian seasoning. The aftertaste of this reminded me of eating pizza, which is a good thing to me (berryraw)
Hot parmesan artichoke dip
Kefir cheeze
Light tofu creme cheeze
Liptauer kase
Muenster cheeze
Onion, dill, and horseradish cheeze
Parmazano
Pecan cheeze
Port wine uncheese
Rich tofu creme cheeze
Swizz cheeze
Tofu cottage cheeze
Tofu ricotta
The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook
Spreads, Dips, Pestos, and Sprinkles
All Season Blend
Besto Pesto
Betta Feta
Thumbs down. Not really bad but mushy and didn't really taste like feta. (veggydog)
More like paneer (think indian) than feta- but really it's own breed. It was not feta, but unique and different. We liked it in stir fry and indian dishes. I used brown rice miso paste. (wiggly)
Cashew Sesame Bean Cheez
Chick Cheez
Smoked
it was enjoyed by all. Of course, it's not as smooth as the tofu Crock Cheez; I had to add a tablespoon of water to moisten it up a bit. As far as I can recall, though, the flavor is pretty much the same as the tofu kind--a really good sharp flavor. The color is not particularly beautiful, but it's easy to get past that when you taste it. Definitely make it at least a day before serving; the flavor gets better as it ages. (veggydog)
Chickpea Havarti Spread
very good! Even my omnivore DH thinks so. (tintexas)
Creamy Cottage Cheez
I made this after reading an Amazon review that said this was amazing. It is essentially tofu and mayo, which might have promise as some kind of tofu salad, except one is expecting cottage cheese, and the end product of this recipe is not something you'd want to eat with fruit for breakfast. Actually, it doesn't bear any resemblance to cottage cheese except in color. No one liked it very much. (jkl)
Crock Cheez
his is OK on its own as a dip for pretzels & crackers. It is better spread on a sandwich of toasted bread with avocado & carrots. It is excellent mixed with salsa, warmed up and used as a nacho cheez dip. If I served this as nacho cheez dip to omnis, I don’t think they would know it was not real cheese. (purpledancer)
Bugsy's Crock Cheez
Crock Cheez Gone Meshuga
Derby Sage Cheez
Fiery Crock Cheez
Horseradish Crock Cheez
Plum Good Crock Cheez
Smoked Crock Cheez
I used roasted cashew butter, because I didn't have raw on hand. It was really good. It also gets better with age (tastes less and less tofu-y as the days go by). (veggydog)
Gee Whiz Spread
Eh, too mustardy for me. It had a funky taste and mine turned out a bit too thick. (berryraw)
Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip
A really good recipe but still tastes a lot like white beans. (wiggly)
Hot spinach artichoke dip
Made this for when the omni in-laws came over, because they always order spinach artichoke dip when we go out to restaurants. I thought it was pretty good, and apparently they loved it. Everyone kept going back up for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc. I made it with the silken tofu and you couldn't even tell it was tofu-based. Next time I might throw in some daiya to get more of a melty cheesy effect. (kristinv)
Incredible Almond Creme Cheez
This did not work out for me. It had the consistency of slime. I don’t think I will attempt it again. I would like to know how this recipe turned out for anyone else who tried it. (purpledancer)
THis was sooooooo good. It reminded me of a mild dairy cream cheese. The key is to make sure you beat it before you refrigerate it, and stir it A LOT before serving it. (fufu)
Parmezano Sprinkle
Thumbs up, but I've always used cashews instead of almonds. (veggydog)
so easy and so good. (kelsi)
using sesame seeds and I absolutely adore it. I've put in on my spaghetti and sprinkled over a salad. I actually like it better than the shredded parmesan cheese that my DH buys at the deli section. I am in love! (tintexas)
This is one of our favorites- have used organic hemp seeds, cashews, blanched almonds and sesame seeds. It's always good. (wiggly)
Simple to make and tasty. I used the white sesame seeds. Tastes a little funny by itself but worked great in the spinach-artichoke dip. (kristinv)
Port Wine Uncheese
Rich Tofu Creme Cheez
Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Spread
Sofcheez Crumble
This worked pretty well for a quick pizza cheez. I omitted the salt since miso is already pretty sodium-laden and added a tablespoon of nutritional yeast. Not my favorite, but good for something fast and when I am tahini-less. (berryraw)
Spicy Herb and Tomato Cheez Spread
Tofu Pate
Tofu Ricotta
White Bean Boursin
It was nothing to write home about. (veggydog)
White Bean Liptauer
Uncheese
Sauces, Pestos, and Dressings
All season blend
Cheezy vegetable bechamel sauce
Chiles, corn, and jack cheeze
Cold mostarella sauce
Creamy pesto dip, topping, and spread
Egg free mayonnaise
Eggplant pecan pesto
Green goddess ranch dressing
Instant cheeze sauce
Marinara sauce
Mornay sauce
Simply cheezy sauce
Southwestern beer and longhorn sauce
Soy cheeze gravy
Spinach tomato pesto
Tangy chedda sauce
Tofu sour cream
Tomato con queso sauce
Unprocessed cheeze sauce
Walnut chevre dressing
Walnut gjetost sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Zucchini fontinella sauce
Ultimate Uncheese
Cheezy Hot and Cold Sauces
All American Cheez Sauce
this was so averagely average. TBH I wasn't expecting too much because the ingredients weren't anything great/unusual. It was ok. It was way way way too thick on heating. As in so thick it would have been classed as a spread (or a lump) and not a sauce. I had to add quite a bit of water (not sure how much) to give it a sauce consistency. Overall it just lacked something. My meal was saved by the fact I added lots of freshly ground pepper, and by the 'chorizo' chunks I added to the mac n cheeze I was making. I wouldn't bother with it again, although I did quite like the addition of carrots to give the (tiny amount of) colour - a good way of adding a bit if extra veggies without noticing it in the final dish. (shelloid)
Amazing Mac N Cheez Sauce
A good yellow sauce. I had it on a casserole and it browned nicely. (dannibazaar)
Cashew Cheez Sauce
Cashew Sour Cream Sauce
Chick E Cheez Sauce
made this and wasn't sure but it was very very tasty! we put it on hashbrowns and scrambled tofu and it was all eaten up. yum. (bp)
Made this as the cheese sauce for a gluten-free mac 'n' cheese I took to a potluck. Omitted the miso due to questionable GF status. Tastes good and got lots of compliments at the potluck. Chickpea flour makes this sauce have a bit of a grainy texture to it...so might be better off with a different recipe if you want a super smooth sauce. (kristinv)
Hot or Cold Tangy Chedda Sauce
I Can't Believe It's Not Cheez Sauce
Instant Cheez It
Luscious Low Fat Cheez Sauce
This was good. I honestly can't tell much difference in taste between a lot of the sauces. All good, but all similar. (dannibazaar)
Melty White Cheez
Good. It tasted a lot like the low fat sauce... (dannibazaar)
Chedda cheez
Eh, it's okay. It didn't end up as cheddary as the block uncheez or like other "cheddas" I've made. I like it but have had better. Maybe adding more nooch would improve it. (berryraw)
This didn't taste very cheesy to me. The primary flavor I tasted was onion powder. Good texture and consistency...easy to make. I'd be willing to give it another try with less onion powder. I thought overall it was okay, but my hubby thought it was really good. (kristinv)
Spicy
wasn't too impressed with it though. It tasted good with the stuff we ate it with (soyrizo concoction), but on its own it was kind of blech. (berryraw)
Minute Man Cheez Sauce
Awesome and quick. I needed a cheez for a pizza and made this, omitting the salt for soy sauce and a little miso and also adding a few drops of liquid hickory smoke. It made just enough for my little pizza and tasted great. (berryraw)
I seriously had to make a quick dinner for 10...I used it on a lasagna with an equally quick homemade marinara, mushrooms, artichokes, and cut up Tofurkey Sausages. The Cheez Sauce was great! And quick, like promised. It came together in the blender and that was that. (babysgotsauce)
Nacho Cheez Sauce and Dip
This is a good sauce to make when you're all out of daiya and want a cheesy sauce for your burrito. I actually had all the ingredients on hand except for the fresh cilantro but subbed dried instead. Easy to make and tastes great over refried beans. This would be better if it had some minced tomatoes and jalapenos stirred in, and I will definitely try it that way next time. (kristinv)
Nippy Tomato Non Queso Sauce
Quick and Creamy Non Queso Sauce
Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce
Salsa Cilantro Cheez Sauce
Say Cheez Gravy
This was actually pretty good, I just didn't like it very much; if that makes any sense at all. I was looking for a low-fat gravy to use with biscuits and tempeh sausage. My hfs used to make really good nooch gravy and I thought this would be similar. I tasted it without the optional sherry and it was lacking something, so I added some sherry. Even though I did not add the full 2 tbsp, the sherry taste was still very strong. I added about 1/2 cup extra nutritional yeast to cut it a bit. Cams liked it enough to eat three biscuits. It just didn't really suit my tastes. (lotus)
Unprocessed Cheez Sauce
I've been making the unprocessed cheese sauce about 1-2 times a week, I totally love it!!! I've been eating it as mac and cheese, or just adding steamed brocolli...I always end up licking it up with my fingers. (babysgotsauce)
I like it both ways (tofu and beans), the tofu makes it cremier so if you can eat soy i would go with that, (my daughter is allergic so I've made it with beans too, which is still very good, although she doesn't really like it.) I use chickpea miso, its yellowish/mild (I think thats the only way chickpea miso comes, but not totally sure.) It came in a refridgerated jar and was around 5.99-6.99, so yes kind of expensive...but I've had it for at least 5 months and theres still more than half left (babysgotsauce)
Veggie-based cheeze sauces (this one has potato, onion and carrot) are my favorites, so of course this appealed to my tastebuds. It is also nooch- and miso heavy which I like, but I know that a lot of people don't. As usual, I couldn't help but adding a few extra ingredients to the sauce: A tablespoon of tahini to boost the creaminess, some tomato paste to deepen the flavor, and some dijon mustard. I had it over pasta and broccoli one day, and in a burrito with beans and veggies the next. Liked it best when it had cooled down and thickened a bit. (eldsjal)
Warm Cheez Wiz Sauce
All American Cheez Sauce
this was so averagely average. TBH I wasn't expecting too much because the ingredients weren't anything great/unusual. It was ok. It was way way way too thick on heating. As in so thick it would have been classed as a spread (or a lump) and not a sauce. I had to add quite a bit of water (not sure how much) to give it a sauce consistency.
Overall it just lacked something. My meal was saved by the fact I added lots of freshly ground pepper, and by the 'chorizo' chunks I added to the mac n cheeze I was making.
I wouldn't bother with it again, although I did quite like the addition of carrots to give the (tiny amount of) colour - a good way of adding a bit if extra veggies without noticing it in the final dish.
Lusicous Low Fat Sauce : This was good. I honestly can't tell much difference in taste between a lot of the sauces. All good, but all similar.
Amazing Mac and Cheez Sauce : A good yellow sauce. I had it on a casserole and it browned nicely.
Melty White Cheez Sauce : Good. It tasted a lot like the low fat sauce...
Brie : My favourite thing I've made from this book so far! I used the wheat germ as the topping. It came out great! It's amazing sliced thin inside of a grilled cheez sammich or on a pizza.
I've had the Ultimate cookbook for a while and made a bunch of recipes as soon as I got it but haven't really opened it since. I don't remember which cheeses I made, but I do remember two of the other recipes I tried.
Tofu Cottage Cheez: I made this after reading an Amazon review that said this was amazing. It is essentially tofu and mayo, which might have promise as some kind of tofu salad, except one is expecting cottage cheese, and the end product of this recipe is not something you'd want to eat with fruit for breakfast. Actually, it doesn't bear any resemblance to cottage cheese except in color. No one liked it very much.
Tofu Tettrazini: This was not bad. Bland but in that comfort food way. I would have made it again except my kids did not like it.
I've had the Ultimate cookbook for a while and made a bunch of recipes as soon as I got it but haven't really opened it since. I don't remember which cheeses I made, but I do remember two of the other recipes I tried.
Tofu Cottage Cheez: I made this after reading an Amazon review that said this was amazing. It is essentially tofu and mayo, which might have promise as some kind of tofu salad, except one is expecting cottage cheese, and the end product of this recipe is not something you'd want to eat with fruit for breakfast. Actually, it doesn't bear any resemblance to cottage cheese except in color. No one liked it very much.
Tofu Tettrazini: This was not bad. Bland but in that comfort food way. I would have made it again except my kids did not like it.
I added your reviews to the ultimate uncheese part, but the recipes are by different names. Are they for uncheese or ultimate? I want to get it right! : )
Classic Quiche: Oh so good. I never even liked non-vegan quiche but this was very creamy and delicious. Pure comfort food. I made a combination of the variations using spinach, scallions, and some vegan bacon bits. Husband says it's a winner:)
Gooda Block uncheez: I really like it but don't know if it's gooda-like or not. It tastes like a lot of the other blocks.
Fritata: Delicious. I used white beans instead of tofu and omitted the potato and bell pepper but added some fresh asparagus. It turned out so yumtastic.
Cheezy Rice and Broccoli Casserole:
I made this using broccoli and was disappointed because the broccoli was way overdone (brown and soggy). I think the rice tasted good though. If I do ever make it again I will not use broccoli.
Colby Cheez, Chedda Cheez Variation
I used agar powder and dijon mustard, reduced the tahini to 1 tablespoon, and used canned roasted red pepper (with skins still attached). I added about an additional 1/4 cup extra nutritional yeast, 2 mounded tablespoons miso, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder. Had I been thinking, I would have replaced the salt with seasoning salt. I blended it in my Vitamix for a minute, then poured it into mini loaf pans, after which it immediately began to set. It shreds like Follow Your Heart - you can finely shred it, but it's moist and sticks together. I made another batch with more intense seasoning (cayenne pepper, liquid smoke, etc.) and it tasted better on salad. The less intense flavor was bland on salad. I also tried it on bread to replicate pizza. On a piece of bread, I placed the cheese and brushed it with oil, heated it, spread the cheese out, and then put on toppings. It'd work on pizza, too.
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eta: I finely grated and standard-size grated some of the cheese, then dehydrated it to make it more transportable.
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wow double H that looks great!!
That looks amazing!
Sofcheez Crumble: This worked pretty well for a quick pizza cheez. I omitted the salt since miso is already pretty sodium-laden and added a tablespoon of nutritional yeast. Not my favorite, but good for something fast and when I am tahini-less.
Chickpea Flour Pizza: This was like a crepe and tasted a little weird to me to be eaten plain. If you used it as a wrap or something it might be better. It's definitely not like a pizza to me. I have chickpea flour lying around and thought it was worth a try anyway.
Swiss Fondue - I heard someone on TV mention fondue, and I decided I had to have some....and it was awesome! I didn't really measure anything, just eyeballed it - and used flour instead of oats...served with cut up roasted veggies (potatoes, cauliflower and brussels), apples and bread - the apples were my favorite. The first couple of bites were iffy, but I soon became addicted! We finished the whole bowl of fondue in one sitting. Now I'm excited to try the others.
Using the Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook:
Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip (variation of Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip)
Made this for when the omni in-laws came over, because they always order spinach artichoke dip when we go out to restaurants. I thought it was pretty good, and apparently they loved it. Everyone kept going back up for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc. I made it with the silken tofu and you couldn't even tell it was tofu-based. Next time I might throw in some daiya to get more of a melty cheesy effect.
Parmezano Sprinkles
Simple to make and tasty. I used the white sesame seeds. Tastes a little funny by itself but worked great in the spinach-artichoke dip.
Chick-E-Cheez Sauce
Made this as the cheese sauce for a gluten-free mac 'n' cheese I took to a potluck. Omitted the miso due to questionable GF status. Tastes good and got lots of compliments at the potluck. Chickpea flour makes this sauce have a bit of a grainy texture to it...so might be better off with a different recipe if you want a super smooth sauce.
Cheezy Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Ridiculously easy to make and tasty too. Great for a lazy night...all you have to do is mix white rice, broccoli and seasonings, then bake. I would make this more often if I knew how to do it with brown rice. I'll have to experiment...maybe it would work with pre-cooked or partially-cooked brown rice?
Spinach and Cheez Calzones - Delicious!!!!! I used half parm, half nut yeast, used a whole onion and about 4 cloves of garlic, added red pepper flakes and omitted the nutmeg. They were fantastic dipped in marinara sauce! I have some filling left over, so I'm going to stuff it in a pita for lunch.
brie
I just got this book! this is the first thing i've made... I've never had brie as far as i know, but this stuff tasted delish :)
It was pretty straightforward to put together too...
I had it sliced on a sandwich with fake bacon and cranberry sauce... mmm :)>>>
Try it people!!
Ultimate Uncheese
Muenster Cheez
This was my first try at a block uncheese, and it went pretty well overall. I processed up my agar blocks to make flakes, but I think the flakes are lighter and fluffier than normal since the cheez didn't set up as firmly as I would have liked. It block holds together fine, but the slices kind of fall apart if you aren't careful. The flavor is way too mustardy - I substituted prepared mustard for the ground mustard (at the ratio 1 tsp ground = 1 Tbsp prepared), and perhaps the prepared is stronger? Next time I might leave it out or use only a drop. I think a little miso would not be out of place here. I learned that my blender is bad for grinding up cashews - big chunks settled to the bottom where the blades could not touch them. I strained them out, but next time I think I'll go for the food processor instead. All in all, not as difficult as I thought it would be, and the result is edible and somewhat tasty but nothing like Muenster. I'll try it again with modifications.
All American Grilled Cheez: YUM! Now I won't lie and say it was really like a grilled cheese, but it was still pretty awesome! It was good with tomato - one day I added slices of seitan pepperoni and that was good too....but I really liked it plain dipped in ketchup.
Say Cheez Gravy
This was actually pretty good, I just didn't like it very much; if that makes any sense at all. I was looking for a low-fat gravy to use with biscuits and tempeh sausage. My hfs used to make really good nooch gravy and I thought this would be similar. I tasted it without the optional sherry and it was lacking something, so I added some sherry. Even though I did not add the full 2 tbsp, the sherry taste was still very strong. I added about 1/2 cup extra nutritional yeast to cut it a bit. Cams liked it enough to eat three biscuits. It just didn't really suit my tastes.
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Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook
Muenster Cheese- I really liked this. I'm not sure what muenster is supposed to taste like, but whatever. No matter...this stuff tastes good. I like the look of the paprika on the outside, too. It's pretty easy to make, and melts pretty nicely. I wouldn't serve it to a non-vegan cheese lover, but it makes me happy.
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Ultimate Uncheese:
Nacho Cheez Sauce and Dip
This is a good sauce to make when you're all out of daiya and want a cheesy sauce for your burrito. I actually had all the ingredients on hand except for the fresh cilantro but subbed dried instead. Easy to make and tastes great over refried beans. This would be better if it had some minced tomatoes and jalapenos stirred in, and I will definitely try it that way next time. (kristinv)
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