Regardless whether you buy your parmesan cheese in block form or pre-grated, it's worth knowing how long it will last after it's been opened.

2. Meanwhile, in a large heavy-based saucepan or flameproof casserole, heat the evaporated milk and half and half until the liquid begins to simmer. One handful at a time, stir in the smoked and young ...

Any hard cheese will work well in these scones ... Glaze with the reserved egg mixture and grated Parmesan. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden-brown. Place on a wire rack to cool.

In terms of what cheese to leave out, its recommended that mild, grated cheddar or other hard cheese is selected. But, brie and blue cheese should not be left out due to its high salt content.

Decorate with grated truffle. To make the cheese sticks cut the hard cheese into strips eight centimetres long and one and a half centimetres wide. Put breadcrumbs and flour into separate bowls.