Cheese recipe collection

Nutty rice loaf: a vegetarian baked loaf of brown rice, zucchini, walnuts, cheddar, and herbs. A meatloaf-style supper that's hearty, sliceable, and adapts to whatever's in the fridge.

Seared chicken breast with Mexican ancho mole-orange sauce served alongside okra rice with wild rice, almonds, and cilantro-yogurt finish. Layered weeknight dinner.

Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo: shrimp sauteed in a homemade basil, garlic, and parmesan compound butter, then tossed with linguine. A restaurant-style shrimp pasta that comes together fast once the butter is made.

One-dish microwave spaghetti with ground beef, Italian tomato sauce, and Parmesan. A complete pasta dinner for two cooked entirely in the microwave in 15 minutes.

Braided onion bread with three rolled strips filled with butter, finely chopped onions, garlic, paprika, sesame seeds, and grated cheese. A showstopping savory yeast loaf.

Creamy Vidalia onion and mushroom casserole with a cream cheese sauce, topped with cheddar and cracker crumbs. A rich vegetable side dish baked until bubbly.

Crustless onion pie with sauteed onions, eggs, Parmesan, and bread crumbs baked into a savory vegetarian custard. A low-fat, 5-ingredient onion tart with no pastry shell.

Classic French onion soup gratinee: deeply caramelized onions simmered in beef broth, topped with toasted French bread and bubbling Gruyere. Pure bistro comfort.

French onion quiche with two pounds of slow-caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, bacon, and egg custard in a pastry shell. A deeply savory, golden-topped quiche Alsacienne.

Whole wheat orange pancakes layered with ricotta cheese and drizzled with orange sauce. A bright, citrusy brunch stack made with honey and fresh orange zest.

Baked cheese and spinach fondue with cubed white bread, eggs, and American cheese in a savory custard. A make-ahead brunch casserole that's part strata, part souffle.

Hot chicken salad baked in a pie shell with mushrooms, pimentos, and a creamy chicken broth sauce. A warm, comforting twist on classic chicken salad.

One-dish turkey and potato casserole with a hash brown crust, brown gravy, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar. A smart way to use leftover turkey for a fast weeknight dinner.

Homemade pizza pockets stuffed with pepperoni, pastrami, ham, mozzarella, and pizza sauce. A yeast-dough hand pie that bakes golden and travels great in lunchboxes or freezer bags.

Parmesan asparagus spears blanched crisp-tender and tossed in a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette with shaved Parmesan. Low-fat vegetarian side dish.

Broiled sweet potato slices with Parmesan and a brown sugar glaze served over spinach fettuccine. A sweet-savory pasta dish that's surprisingly light and comes together in under an hour.