Why Blue Cheese Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen

Why Blue Cheese Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen
- aka, we got curious and now we’re sort of obsessed

So here’s the thing: we didn’t grow up eating blue cheese. Honestly, we thought it was that fancy weird stuff adults put on salads at restaurants. But then one day, we tried it melted on roasted broccoli (random, we know), and everything changed. Turns out, blue cheese isn’t just stinky—it’s salty, creamy, tangy, and kind of magical when it hits the right flavor combo.

Wait, what is blue cheese exactly?

Quick science moment: blue cheese is basically regular cheese that’s been aged with Penicillium cultures (yep, the mold kind). That’s what creates the signature blue veins, funky aroma, and bold taste. There are different types—like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton—but they’re all part of the same loud, flavorful family.

It’s not everyone’s thing, but if you like foods that lean into personality (hello pickles, olives, mustard), blue cheese might be your next kitchen crush.

And because we can’t just eat cheese with a spoon (we could, but…), we started playing with it in actual meals. Plus, we found that parsley—yes, that one herb that used to be just plate decor—is actually great at mellowing things out. It’s fresh, a little grassy, and weirdly underrated.

Here’s what we tried:

1. Broccoli + Blue Cheese (The One That Started It All)

Roast broccoli with olive oil, salt, and garlic until it’s crispy at the edges. When it’s still warm, sprinkle on crumbled blue cheese and chopped parsley. Everything melts into this cozy, snacky situation. We eat it straight from the pan while scrolling.

2. Pear Toast with Blue Cheese & Parsley

Toast good bread. Add blue cheese (go light if you’re just easing in), thin pear slices, a bit of honey, and some chopped parsley. It sounds weird, but it’s that sweet-salty combo we didn’t know we needed. Would 100% serve to someone we’re trying to impress.

3. Pasta, But Chill

Cook whatever pasta you’ve got. In a bowl: mash some blue cheese with a spoon of pasta water, a bit of butter or olive oil, and a big handful of chopped parsley. Toss it all together. Add black pepper. Optional lemon zest if you’re feeling bright and breezy.

4. A Very Non-Boring Salad

We’re talking arugula, apple slices, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, and parsley mixed into the dressing. It's a salad that feels like a real meal, not a punishment. Kinda refreshing, kinda fancy.

5. Stuffed Mushrooms (Lazy Fancy)

Scoop out mushrooms. Fill with a mix of blue cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, and garlic. Bake until golden and bubbly. Eat them all while pretending you're saving them for a dinner party.

So why do blue cheese and parsley work?

We didn’t expect it, but it’s a thing. The strong, creamy saltiness of blue cheese pairs well with the clean, slightly bitter brightness of parsley. It’s like a tiny flavor reset button. Also, parsley brings actual nutrition to the table—vitamin C, antioxidants, all that jazz.

In conclusion, you don’t have to love blue cheese. But if you’re open to trying something new (and maybe kinda grown-up?), these recipes are a fun place to start. Especially if you’re just trying to eat real food between emails and life things.

Let us know if you try one