Cheshire cheese

Cheshire cheese is one of the oldest English cheeses, invented during the 12th century. There are three types of Cheshire: White, Red (colored with annatto) Cheshire is ripened for two to three months, more aged than a typical Double Gloucester but less than most Cheddars.

If you don't have Cheshire cheese then the best substitutes include:

• Your first choice would be Wensleydale cheese (the white version)
• OR - A good cheddar cheese.  Both of these are particularly good for shredding or melting.