It can be frustrating to get cheese you've spent good money on out of the fridge, only to find it's gone moldy. You probably know you shouldn't eat moldy cheese, but you might be tempted to try to kill the mold by baking the cheese at high temperature.

Cheeseburgers are often associated with stove-top cooking or frying, but there are more healthy ways to prepare your burger. Frying tends to keep the oil and grease near the meat where some is absorbed. Baking allows some fat to drain out of the patty without diminishing the flavor.

Humans have consumed cheese for millenia -- at least as far back as 4,000 years ago, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. Unfortunately, many people have a difficult time digesting cheese, primarily due to its milk content.

If eating blue cheese causes inflammation to develop anywhere in your body, make an appointment with your doctor because you may have an allergy to one or more of its ingredients. Blue cheese contains two highly allergenic substances: milk and mold.

While microwaving your eggs will cook them within a few minutes, you'll have to do so out of the shell. The good thing about microwaved hard-boiled eggs is that you won't have to peel or possibly even boil them, but they won't look the way a normal hard boiled egg would.

An egg casserole is light and fluffy, with a flavor and texture reminiscent of a well-prepared omelet. Adding meat and vegetables to the casserole complements the eggs and makes the dish more filling with the extra protein and fiber content. If you are going to be short on time, opt for a make-ahead egg casserole.

Raw milk cheese is made from cow, goat or sheep milk that has not been pasteurized to kill such harmful bacteria as salmonella, escherichia coli and listeria perhaps present.

Sour cream is often thought of as a topping for potatoes, an addition to sauces and a way to mix guacamole, but it's not often remembered as a baking ingredient. Due to its creamy texture, sour cream can be added to a variety of baked goods and recipes in order to yield moister results.

Flavored butters help add interest to a variety of dishes. You can add herbs, spices, vegetables and even fruits to regular butter to boost the flavor profile and make your food more exciting. Mango butter gives a dish a slightly tropical feel, and it pairs well with corn on the cob or roasted vegetables.

Ricotta is a fresh cheese, a by-product made from the watery whey drained off other Italian cheeses such as mozzarella and provolone. Although you can eat this sweet, smooth cheese on its own, ricotta is most commonly an ingredient in desserts and pasta dishes.

Eating a variety of food is key to optimal health. When choosing dairy products such as cottage cheese, Mayo Clinic suggests choosing low-fat and non-fat options.

Probiotics are live microorganisms with possible digestive health benefits. Probiotics are found in fermented dairy products such as sour cream and yogurt, or can also be purchased over-the-counter and added to foods as a supplement. Not all sour cream varieties contain probiotics -- look for a label that says "