Cheese recipe collection

A delicious jelly made of parsley leaves, fruit pectin and lemon juice that tastes great with crackers.

Party cheese log made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar, seasoned with Worcestershire and red pepper, rolled in pecans and parsley. A make-ahead appetizer that chills overnight.

Rotel cheese dip loaded with browned ground beef, sausage, Velveeta, and pepper jack. The crowd-favorite Super Bowl dip that disappears in minutes.

Paskha: the traditional Russian Easter cheesecake, an unbaked pyramid of sweetened farmer's cheese studded with candied fruit, raisins, and almonds, served with a madeira-rum lemon sauce. Orthodox Easter in every bite.

Pasta and kidney bean soup is a quick Italian pasta e fagioli style soup with rosamarina (orzo), canned tomatoes, red kidney beans, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Quick Italian pasta tossed with steamed broccoli, carrots, celery, and three-cheese blend. Fresh tomatoes and herbs make this healthy 15-minute vegetarian dinner satisfying and flavorful.

Shrimp pasta aglio e olio with garlic, dill, basil, and parsley tossed in a light butter sauce. Ready in 30 minutes start to finish. A quick weeknight Italian-style dinner for two.

Pasta e fagioli with pinto beans, pork chops, elbow macaroni, and tomatoes in beef broth. Half the beans get pureed to thicken the broth into a hearty Italian soup.

Pasta Fontina is a five-ingredient Italian linguine dish tossed with grated Fontina and Asiago, browned butter, and fresh parsley. Nutty, rich, and on the table in under half an hour.

Pasta Giovanni tosses fettuccine with garlicky sautéed mushrooms, chopped pecans, parsley, sliced black olives, and pimientos in olive oil, finished with grated Romano. A vegetarian pasta with Mediterranean ingredients and crunchy textural surprise.

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with whole garlic cloves, beef bouillon, and optional bacon. This classic Pasta Pomodoro cooks for 2 hours until thick and rich, tossed with elbow macaroni and Parmesan.

Pasta quiche with a vermicelli crust, Gruyere and Parmesan custard, and your choice of steamed vegetables. A clever twist on classic quiche that's endlessly customizable.

Pasta rosa: cheese tortellini tossed with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cayenne, and peppery arugula in olive oil. Finished with grated Romano. Italian-style 30-minute pasta dinner.

Tortellini and fettuccine pasta salad with blanched snow peas, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives tossed in Italian dressing with Parmesan. A colorful, crunchy potluck favorite.

Pasta salad with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and mozzarella in a white balsamic and grainy mustard dressing. A bright Italian-leaning pasta salad that travels well to picnics and potlucks.

Artichoke heart pasta sauce with marinated artichokes, Roma tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. The reserved artichoke marinade adds tangy depth to every spoonful.