: a blue-veined cheese with wrinkled rind made of whole cows' milk enriched with cream
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The savory pasties, stuffed with irresistible fillings like steak and Stilton cheese or veggies and cheddar, make for a great walking lunch.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
As noted, Sauternes goes splendidly with blue cheeses, but then, so would many sweet wines named above, not least Port, which has long been considered requisite with English Stilton.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
However, eventually, in 2020, Anthony relented, and the couple picked up Aussie dog Stilton—who then joined them in the big move from France to their new home in the United States.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
American prosciutto can’t compare with the Italian original from the region of Parma or blue cheese with English Stilton.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Robust red wines can stand up well to the intensity of firm blue cheeses like Stilton or Gorgonzola Piccante.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Ruby Port, whether LBV or Vintage, goes great with pungent cheese such as Stilton or Époisses.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2023
Some blue cheeses to consider include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
Foods like cheeses—including Italian Parmesan and British Stilton blue cheese—are also restricted by similar naming rules.
—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 26 May 2023
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
As noted, Sauternes goes splendidly with blue cheeses, but then, so would many sweet wines named above, not least Port, which has long been considered requisite with English Stilton.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
However, eventually, in 2020, Anthony relented, and the couple picked up Aussie dog Stilton—who then joined them in the big move from France to their new home in the United States.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
American prosciutto can’t compare with the Italian original from the region of Parma or blue cheese with English Stilton.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Robust red wines can stand up well to the intensity of firm blue cheeses like Stilton or Gorgonzola Piccante.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Ruby Port, whether LBV or Vintage, goes great with pungent cheese such as Stilton or Époisses.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2023
Some blue cheeses to consider include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
Foods like cheeses—including Italian Parmesan and British Stilton blue cheese—are also restricted by similar naming rules.
—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 26 May 2023
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“Stilton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Stilton. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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