981 cheese recipes

Gory Gorilla Tonsils are Brussels sprouts drizzled with melted cheese "pus" and paprika "blood specks" for Halloween. A fun, gross-out way to get kids eating their veggies.

Layers of tender leeks and firm tomatoes baked under golden bread crumbs and melted cheese with a splash of red wine vinegar. A rustic, customizable vegetable casserole ready in 45 minutes.

Stuffed snow pea pods filled with a ricotta and cream cheese filling with shredded radish and chives. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that's low-calorie and elegant.

Smashed "tortured" tomatoes topped with crumbled blue cheese drizzled to look like bird droppings. A gross-out Halloween hit kids absolutely love. No cooking required.

Fruit soups provide a nice way to cool off and only take about 10 minutes to prepare. Fruit soups can play the role of appetizer or dessert.

Light spinach dip made with low-fat cottage cheese and yogurt instead of sour cream. Fresh spinach, lemon juice, and green onions in a creamy, tangy base.

Wheat berry veggie melt with steamed butternut squash, carrots, and yellow squash tossed with soy sauce and broiled under melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian casserole.

Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh thyme, tarragon, and green peas in a broth-based sauce. Low-fat, full of flavor, and loaded with six cloves of garlic.

Pimento-stuffed olives wrapped in sharp cheddar dough with a kick of cayenne, baked until golden and puffed. A retro cocktail party appetizer that never goes out of style.

Manicotti shells stuffed with water-packed tuna, nonfat cottage cheese, lemon, and dill, topped with a creamy yogurt-cottage cheese sauce and Parmesan. A high-protein, low-fat spin on stuffed pasta that's ready in an hour.

Light fiesta shrimp dip with reduced-fat cream cheese, picante sauce, horseradish, and cumin. A creamy, zesty cold dip with real chopped shrimp served with vegetable dippers.

Neapolitan spaghetti alla pummarola with plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and a splash of red wine. Authentic Southern Italian comfort food ready in 45 minutes.

Savory Spam crescents stuffed with a bacon, Spam, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard filling rolled in crescent dough. Golden, flaky, and packed with salty, smoky flavor.

Homemade all-purpose seasoning blend with parmesan, sesame seeds, paprika, and poppy seeds. Shake it on fish, meat, vegetables, or salads for instant savory depth.

Lightning-fast angel hair tossed with sweet roasted pimientos, Parmesan, and fresh chives for an elegant 10-minute side dish with barely any effort.

Four-ingredient stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan, chopped stems, green onions, and butter, broiled until golden and bubbly. Ready in 20 minutes, makes 30 bite-sized appetizers.