10,000 cheese recipes

Loaded vegetable frittata packed with peppers, onion, mushrooms, broccoli and squash, set on the stovetop and finished in the oven for a tender, golden egg bake. An easy way to clear out the crisper drawer.

Classic veal parmigiana with double-dipped, breadcrumb-crusted cutlets fried crisp and baked under marinara and bubbly mozzarella. Works with chicken, turkey, or fish too. Ready in 40 minutes.

Inside out ravioli casserole: a baked layer of spinach, macaroni, cheddar, and bread crumbs topped with beef and tomato sauce. All the flavor of ravioli, none of the folding.

Vegetarian lasagna layered with caramelized Vidalia onions, portobello mushrooms, ricotta-spinach filling, and a goat cheese white sauce topped with walnuts and fresh basil.

Reduced fat version of the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. Use low-fat milk, whole wheat bread and skimmed milk Swiss cheese. Still big on flavor.

Layered enchilada pie with seasoned ground beef, green chiles, two cheeses, and flour tortillas baked in enchilada sauce. Cut into squares and topped with sour cream.

Rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, smothered in a chili-bean and green enchilada sauce, then baked bubbly. Freezer friendly and ready in one hour.

Loaded crockpot stuffed peppers with ground beef, corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and tomato sauce for a complete comfort meal ready in 7-9 hours on low.

Bay scallops poached in white wine with a bouquet garni, then draped in a velvety Dijon mustard and butter sauce with capers. A refined French classic from the Savoie region.

Parmesan-crumbed chicken breast pan-fried in olive oil and butter with a crispy breadcrumb, Parmesan, and parsley crust over Dijon mustard. A golden, crunchy breaded chicken cutlet.

Stuffed beef patties with Swiss cheese and ham sealed inside lean ground beef. Ice water in the meat keeps the burgers juicy while the cheese melts into a gooey center.

Southern fish casserole from The Times-Picayune with trout or snapper fillets topped with creamy Italian dressing, melted butter, crushed potato chips, and Velveeta cheese.

Low-fat broccoli and mushroom dip made with cottage cheese, plain yogurt, garlic, and sauteed mushrooms. A lighter vegetable-packed party dip with creamy texture and no sour cream or mayo.

Strawberries Elegante pairs ripe sliced strawberries with orange liqueur and a silky brown-sugar cream cheese sauce. A 10-minute no-cook dessert that tastes like more work.

Slow-simmered wildfowl stock from game bird pieces with wild celery, onions, carrots, and watercress. A patient, traditional method for a deeply flavored base.

Homemade whole wheat pizza dough with cheddar and caraway baked into the crust, topped with broccoli, mushrooms, and mozzarella. A hearty, fiber-rich pizza.