Cheese recipe collection

Fresh pear halves filled with raspberry liqueur cream cheese, topped with crushed pistachios and mint. An elegant no-cook appetizer or light dessert ready in 15 minutes.

Roasted red pepper spread with cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Vidalia onion, cumin, garlic, and cilantro. A smoky, creamy no-cook appetizer blended in the food processor and served chilled with crackers.

Peppered cheddar dip blends sour cream with shredded cheddar, green chiles, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for an easy 5-minute party dip. Tangy, sharp, and made for corn chips.

Classic cheese pierogi filling made with cottage cheese or farmer's cheese, eggs, butter, and sugar. A traditional Polish-style sweet cheese filling with optional raisins and cinnamon.

Creamy spinach pesto dip with Parmesan, walnuts, basil, and garlic blended with sour cream. No cooking required, ready in 5 minutes flat.

Winter pesto made with fresh parsley and dried basil when fresh basil is out of season. Pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil blended smooth for pasta, soups, or bread.

Spinach pesto with pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and Romano cheese blended with olive oil into a vibrant green sauce. A milder, year-round alternative to basil pesto.

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

Lower-fat Philly cheesesteak with thinly sliced flank steak, sauteed peppers and onions, and reduced-fat cheddar on hoagie rolls. Broiled until bubbly in 20 minutes.

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

Pineapple ham sandwich roll-ups with pineapple cream cheese, toasted walnuts, ham, and crisp lettuce rolled in warm tortillas. A lunchbox-friendly cold wrap with sweet-and-savory contrast.

Pineapple cheese squares baked on buttered bread until the cheese melts around sweet pineapple rings. A fast, kid-friendly snack with only 4 ingredients.

Pineapple sandwich salad with cream cheese blended with maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries, layered between pineapple rings on lettuce. A retro no-cook luncheon salad ready in 15 minutes.

Broiled pita crisps with oregano and Parmesan, ready in 10 minutes. Split, spread with butter, season, and broil until golden and crunchy.

Pita pizzas with a fresh spinach-parsley pesto, sweet red bell pepper, and melted mozzarella. Ready in 20 minutes. Lighter and brighter than classic basil pesto pizza.

Pizza Carciofi with marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and fontina cheese over a homemade tomato sauce on crispy pizza dough.