Cheese recipe collection

No-boil lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and jarred spaghetti sauce. Uncooked noodles soften right in the dish with a simple water trick.

Fast fruit plate with sliced bananas, strawberries, kiwi, oranges, pineapple, and peaches under a sweetened cream cheese and whipped cream topping. Ready in 20 minutes, no cooking required.

French ratatouille of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomato, onion and garlic, stewed in olive oil with thyme and bay leaf. Each vegetable cooked separately first so nothing turns to mush. Serve hot or cold.

Mushroom spanakopita: the Greek spinach and feta pie boosted with earthy sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. A savory vegetarian twist on the classic.

A feather-light cheesecake lightened with whipped egg whites for an airy texture, on a cinnamon zwieback crust, finished with a sour cream, crumb, and almond topping. Far lighter than dense New York style.

Mac and cheese stuffed hot dogs baked with extra cheddar on top. Split frankfurters filled with homemade stovetop macaroni and cheese, then broiled golden.

Fish Florentine with tender fillets poached in court bouillon, layered over creamed spinach, and topped with a Swiss cheese sauce broiled until golden.

Give your beef a French touch with this recipe that calls for french onion soup and mozzarella cheese.

Frozen chocolate cheesecake torte with cream cheese, unsweetened chocolate, whipped cream, and pecans on a chocolate wafer crust. A no-bake frozen dessert that slices like ice cream cake.

No-bake frozen coconut cream pie with cream cheese, shredded coconut, and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust. A creamy, tropical freezer dessert with just 10 minutes of prep.

Fudge-almond cheesecake on a spicy gingersnap crust, flavored with almond and vanilla extracts, then topped with a glossy semi-sweet chocolate fudge layer. Rich, creamy, no-crack method.

A great dip for shrimp or even vegetables. You might have to make extra in case you run out!

Spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes with fennel seeds, green pepper, Parmesan, and a triple tomato base of fresh, pureed, and paste. The longer it simmers, the better it gets.

This recipe was so easy! I've tried this for a number of potlucks & everyone is always impressed on how 'gourmet' it looks & tastes

Savory Gouda cheese muffins made with yogurt, butter, and a full cup and a half of shredded Gouda. Tender and rich with a subtle tang from the yogurt in every bite.

Black bean tamale pie with a cornmeal-corn crust, ground turkey, black beans, taco seasoning, and melted cheddar. A contest-winning inverted take on a Tex-Mex classic.