Cheese recipe collection

Homemade vegetable hummus stuffed into whole wheat pita pockets with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomato slices, and alfalfa sprouts. A quick vegetarian sandwich ready in 25 minutes using the microwave.

Blanched vegetables stir-fried in a rich almond-cashew paste with paneer, potatoes, and fresh mint. A vibrant Indian jalfrezi that's vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.

Rustic Italian vegetable soup with cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes and peas simmered in beef broth, finished with garlic-parsley and served over toasted bread.

Slow cooker stuffed round steak rolled around grated carrots, zucchini, and cheddar cheese, then braised in spaghetti sauce until fork-tender. Hands-off comfort food.

Hearty vegetarian stew with kidney beans, brown rice, and cabbage simmered with Southwest spices. Stovetop or slow cooker meal ready for Tex-Mex toppings.

Cheesy vegetarian tamale filling loaded with sharp cheddar, pine nuts, black olives, corn, green chilis, and plenty of garlic and cumin. Makes 7 cups for a big batch.

This veggie garden loaf was oh-so-yummy and full of good-for-you ingredients. I froze the leftover slices, and they were definitely freezer-friendly. Will be making more of this veggie loaf.

Toasted vermicelli simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato broth with oregano and garlic. This Mexican-style sopa seca is a one-pot side dish with serious smoky heat.

Homemade crepes filled with a vanilla ricotta and cream cheese filling, baked golden, and topped with fresh mixed berries. These lighter cheese blintzes are brunch royalty.

Creamy walnut sauce with garlic, Parmesan, butter and olive oil tossed with egg tagliarini. A rustic Italian pasta ready in 30 minutes flat.

White chicken chili with great northern beans, green chiles, and cumin in a creamy Monterey Jack broth. The Tex-Mex alternative to red chili, slow-simmered to silky.

Silky white chocolate cream cheese filling topped with fresh raspberries in a flaky baked pie crust. This no-bake white chocolate berry pie comes together in 20 minutes and chills to creamy, fruity heaven.

Hearty New England white clam chowder made with fresh quahogs, salt pork, potatoes, and cream, finished with crispy fried leeks. A from-scratch chowder that's thick, briny, and worth every minute.

Savory vegetarian nut loaf with cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, and poultry seasoning baked until golden on top. A hearty meatless main dish that's a hit at Thanksgiving or any weeknight supper.

Homemade ravioli filled with seasoned chicken, sage, mace, and Parmesan, topped with a quick tomato basil sauce. An Italian classic with a lighter white meat filling and a splash of brandy for depth.

Austrian Wiener Schnitzel seasoned with Worcestershire, mustard, and Parmesan, then breaded and pan-fried in butter. Served with a velvety tomato-cream sauce that steals the show.