Cheese recipe collection

New York-style persimmon cheesecake with a buttery shortcrust pastry, dense cream cheese filling swirled with persimmon puree, and an overnight chill. A seasonal showstopper for fall.

Nicoise Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Black Olives recipe

Budget-friendly chicken noodle casserole with fresh spinach, cottage cheese, cheddar, and pimiento. Works with turkey, ham, or tuna for a flexible weeknight dinner.

Apple cheddar soup with curry, ginger, and dry mustard pureed silky smooth and topped with sharp cheddar. A warming autumn soup that balances sweet apples with spicy, nippy heat.

Crustless artichoke quiche with marinated artichoke hearts, sauteed mushrooms, and Muenster cheese in a savory egg custard. A low-carb gluten-free brunch ready in an hour.

No-crust Easter pie made with ricotta and cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. An Italian-American crustless ricotta cheesecake baked in a springform pan.

No-fat cheesecake with nonfat cream cheese set with gelatin, topped with a warm berry compote with cinnamon. A crustless, guilt-free dessert that sets in the fridge in 2 hours.

Low-fat brownies made with cottage cheese instead of butter, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and real unsweetened chocolate. Fudgy and rich with far less guilt.

No mess lasagna skips boiling the noodles entirely, layering dry pasta with meat sauce and a cottage cheese filling, then baking covered so the noodles cook right in the sauce. Weeknight lasagna without the colander mess.

No-bake fresh fruit tart with an orange-scented cream cheese filling in a crumb crust, topped with seasonal fruit. A cool, creamy summer dessert with zero oven time.

No-bake pineapple cheesecake: a lightened version using nonfat cream cheese, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt folded with crushed pineapple, set with gelatin on a graham and Grape-Nuts crust. Creamy tropical dessert without the oven.

No-cook tofu cheesecake with a Grape-Nuts crust sweetened by apple juice concentrate and honey-vanilla filling. Dairy-free, vegetarian, and richer the longer it chills.

No-fry eggplant Parmesan baked with a mayonnaise coating trick that replaces eggs and frying. Breaded rounds bake crisp, then layer with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

It tastes very good and gives a thicker consistency similar to buttercream.

Noodle and mushroom souffle layered with ground beef, leeks, tomatoes, and melted cheese, then set with an egg-cream custard. Hearty German-style nudelauflauf for a family dinner.

Single-serving noodle bake with cooked noodles, green beans, and melted cheddar cheese, finished with a sprinkle of paprika. A budget-friendly diabetic-friendly weeknight bake.