The term GOUDA RELATIVE refers to the cheese EDAM, which is a Dutch cheese made from cow's milk. It is a semi-hard cheese that has a mild flavor and is usually sold in round balls with a red wax coating. EDAM is related to Gouda cheese, which is also a Dutch cheese made from cow's milk. Gouda is a semi-hard cheese that is aged for a longer period of time than EDAM, giving it a stronger flavor.