Cheese recipe collection

Homemade pepper vodka infused with hot chili peppers for at least a week, plus a creamy vodka pasta sauce recipe with tomatoes, butter, cream, and Parmesan.

Flaky buttermilk biscuits made with frozen shortening rubbed into quadruple-sifted flour. The freezer trick and gentle handling are what make these tall and tender.

Open-faced pesto, tomato, and melted cheese sandwich on a roll, broiled until bubbly. Five-minute lunch with bright basil pesto and gooey cheese.

Layered potato and leek casserole with cottage cheese baked until golden and tender. A simple four-ingredient side dish with a creamy, savory filling between every layer.

Homemade pickled asparagus spears with garlic, hot chile peppers, and pickling spice in a tangy brine. Crisp, spicy, and shelf-stable for months.

Cornmeal pie shell made with flour, cornmeal, and shortening. A sturdy, subtly sweet crust ideal for savory Southwest pies, quiches, or fruit tarts.

Traditional British pikelets made from a yeasted batter cooked on a hot griddle. Like crumpets without the ring, with a bubbly surface that soaks up butter and honey.

Southern pimiento cheese sandwiches with sharp New York cheddar, mashed pimientos, cayenne, and Worcestershire. Hand-grated cheese makes all the difference in this classic spread.

Pita pizza wedges with smoked turkey, tomato, fresh basil, diced cucumber, and melty cheddar. A clever split-pita sandwich that travels well in a lunch box.

Pita pizzas: individual chicken and vegetable pizzas on pita bread with spinach, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and mozzarella. A fast weeknight dinner for six in 40 minutes.

Slow cooker pizza beans with pinto beans simmered in tomato, oregano, and rosemary, then topped with melty mozzarella and grated romano. A vegetarian crockpot dinner that tastes like pizza in a bowl.

Pizza roll-ups made with pizza dough spread with ground turkey, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning. Sliced pinwheels baked until golden. Freezer-friendly and perfect for lunch boxes.

Pepperoni pizza sticks made with refrigerated breadstick dough, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, baked golden and served with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Plantation-style catfish fillets: crisp pan-fried catfish served over garlicky sauteed spinach and tomatoes, finished with parmesan and a pass under the broiler. A Southern supper with Creole flair.

Port-soaked dried figs stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with a whole almond. An elegant make-ahead appetizer or dessert bite that needs overnight chilling.

Port wine and cheese bread made in a bread machine with sharp cheddar spread and Parmesan. A savory yeast loaf with a subtle boozy warmth you can taste in every slice.