Y

Yoghurt, or Yogurt
U.S.A.

Made with Bacillus bulgaricus, that develops the acidity of the milk.  It is similar to the English Saint Ivel.

York, York Curd and Cambridge York
England

A high-grade cream cheese similar to Slipcote, both of which are becoming almost extinct since World War II.  Also, this type is too rich to keep any length of time and is sold on the straw mat on which it is cured, for local consumption.

Yorkshire-Stilton
Cotherstone, England

This Stilton, made chiefly at Cotherstone, develops with age a fine internal fat which makes it so extra-juicy that it’s a general favorite with English epicures who like their game well hung.

York State
U.S.A.

Short for New York State, the most venerable of our Cheddars.

Young America
U.S.A.

A mild, young, yellow Cheddar.

Yo-yo
U.S.A.

Copying pear-and apple-shaped balls of Italian Provolone hanging on strings, a New York cheesemonger put out a Cheddar on a string, shaped like a yo-yo.

Z

Ziegel
Austria

Whole milk, or whole milk with cream added.  Aged only two months.

Ziegenkaese
Germany

A general name in Germanic lands for cheeses made of goat’s milk. 
Altenburger is a leader among Ziegenkaese.

Ziger

I. This whey product is not a true cheese, but a cheap form of food made in all countries of central Europe and called albumin cheese, Recuit, Ricotta, Broccio, Brocotte, Serac, Ceracee, etc.  Some are flavored with cider and others with vinegar.  There is also a whey bread.

II.  Similar to Corsican Broccio and made of sour sheep milk instead of whey.  Sometimes mixed with sugar into small cakes.

Zips see Brinza.

Zomma
Turkey

Similar to Caciocavallo.

Zwirn see Tschil.

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Index of Recipes

American Cheese Salad, 128
Angelic Camembert, 120
Apple and Cheese Salad, 130
Apple Pie a la Cheese, 119
Apple Pie Adorned, 119
Apple Pie, Cheese-crusty, 119
Asparagus and Cheese, Italian, 110
au Gratin
  Eggs, 125
  Potatoes, 125
  Tomatoes, 125

Blintzes, 111
Brie or Camembert Salad, 128

Camembert, Angelic, 120
Champagned Roquefort or Gorgonzola, 122
Cheddar Omelet, 135
Cheese and Nut Salad, 128
Cheese and Pea Salad, 130
Cheese Cake, Pineapple, 117
Cheese Charlotte, 133
Cheese-crusty Apple Pie, 119
Cheese Custard, 118
Cheese Pie, Open-faced, 118
Cheese Sauce, Plain, 131
Cheese Waffles, 112
Cheesed Mashed Potatoes, 137
Chicken Cheese Soup, 127
Cottage Cheese Pancakes, 112
Christmas Cake Sandwiches, 120
Cold Dunking, 133
Custard, Cheese, 118