Classic Greek moussaka with layers of sautéed eggplant and slow-simmered ground beef in tomato sauce, topped with beaten eggs and grated cheese. Baked golden in 30 minutes.
Stuffed summer squash halves filled with scooped squash flesh mixed with diced cheese and cream, topped with buttered bread crumbs and baked until golden. Simple, seasonal comfort food.
Ginger cheese muffins with molasses and grated cheese folded into a spiced batter for a savory-sweet quick bread that bakes in just 15 minutes.
Quick pasta with fresh garden vegetables, herbs and shaved cheese. Simple 15-minute Italian-style penne dinner showcasing summer produce.
Jalapeno potatoes: a Southwestern scalloped potato casserole with red-skin potatoes, pimentos, red bell pepper, and a creamy jalapeño cheese sauce. Feeds eight.
Noodle salad with cheese: a hearty German-style pasta salad with spiral noodles, cubed Swiss cheese, ham, and dill pickles, all dressed with a tangy mayo-ketchup-cream sauce. A picnic and potluck classic.
Single-serving omelet with sauteed scallions, lemon thyme, and melted cheese. A simple, herb-scented breakfast that cooks in about 10 minutes.
Quick pasta with stir-fried mushrooms and zucchini tossed in melted white cheese and topped with Parmesan. A light, low-fat vegetarian pasta for two.
Crispy cheese and ham potato cakes made with mashed potatoes, egg yolk, and breadcrumbs for quick 20-minute appetizers or side dishes using leftover potatoes.
Three bean chili with chickpeas, pinto beans, and spicy chili beans simmered in tomato and gravy with green chilies. A quick meatless chili ready in under 30 minutes.
Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.
Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.
Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.
Cheesehorns: soft whole-wheat yeast rolls wrapped around cheese slices and mixed herbs, baked into crescent-shaped savory horns. A make-ahead snack or dinner-basket bread.
Shrimp and wine spaghetti in a garlicky tomato sauce with white wine, basil, and oregano. A quick Italian-style seafood pasta dinner ready in under 45 minutes.
Smoky corn salad with steamed fresh corn, cubed chicken, smoked cheese, black olives, and red bell pepper in a creamy mayo-sour cream dressing. A hearty chilled salad.