Cheese recipe collection

Spaghetti aglio e olio in its simplest form: long noodles tossed with slow-bloomed garlic, fruity olive oil, fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and a snowfall of Parmigiano-Reggiano. A pantry dinner ready in twenty minutes.

Bite-size pepperoni pizza bites made on English muffins with pizza sauce, green pepper, and melted mozzarella. Microwaved in 1 minute for a 5-minute snack.

Black-eyed pea cakes with smoky adobo cream and melty Monterey Jack. An 18-minute vegetarian main that fries up crisp on the outside with a tender, cumin-spiced center.

Tangy bleu cheese spread blended with cream cheese, white wine, and Worcestershire. Served with sliced California dried figs and crackers for an elegant cheese plate appetizer.

Blue cheese spinach salad with a creamy homemade dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, oregano, and garlic oil. Chunky, tangy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Blue cheese cold souffle dip whips tangy blue cheese with cream cheese, butter, and Dijon into a billowy gelatin-set mousse. Serve with crackers and crudites for entertaining.

No-bake blueberry banana pie with a sweetened cream cheese layer, fresh banana slices, blueberry pie filling, and whipped cream in a pre-baked shell.

Chocolate chip cheesecake on a graham crust with whipped egg whites folded in for lift, layered with chips top and bottom. Bake short for gooey New York style, longer for a souffle-fluffy rise.

Brandied cheddar spread blends sharp aged cheddar with brandy, butter, and cream for a smooth, boozy cocktail spread. Hints of nutmeg and cayenne add warmth. Makes about two cups for crackers.

Sophisticate your dinner party with this dip that contains blue cheese and a hint of brandy.

Bread pizza made on white bread with ketchup, American cheese, sliced hot dog, and oregano. Toaster oven ready in 10 minutes. Kid-friendly and dead simple.

Garlic Parmesan bread sticks made from pizza dough, brushed with garlic butter and baked crispy at high heat. Four ingredients, no pan needed, ready in minutes.

This is a fantistic breakfast bagel, vegetables, egg with whole wheat bagel, really a very nice start of the day.

Microwave breakfast potatoes layer sliced potatoes and onions with cheddar cheese for a 10-minute single-serving breakfast side. No skillet needed.

Breakfast sausage cheddar casserole layers cubed bread, browned sausage, and sharp cheese under a custard of eggs, milk, and dry mustard. Make-ahead overnight brunch strata for holiday mornings.

Broccoli-pasta toss with fettuccine, Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and garlic. One pot, 20 minutes, low calorie, and just 6 ingredients for a quick vegetarian side or light meal.