I always hated the lumpy texture of cottage cheese — until I discovered a hack to make it smooth, creamy, and totally ...

To prevent the cheese oozing out of the center, avoid high-moisture varieties like ricotta and brie. Instead, opt for their low-moisture counterparts such as cheddar, gouda or part-skim mozzarella.

Every Thursday in Omaha Dines, we will feature a special, staff-tested and recommended snack from a metro-area business. This week's snack are Smoked Gouda Cheese Curds from Tap House.