Cheese recipe collection

Don't let the combination of ingredients scare you off -- the texture created by the feta cheese combined with the smallest hint of cucumber makes this a wonderful bread. This is definitely a bread to accompany a hot meal. It's recommended with char-grilled marinated lamb chops or your favorite lamb kabobs.

Greek spanakopita with a savory spinach and feta filling layered between sheets of buttered phyllo for shatteringly crisp tops and bottoms. The classic Mediterranean pie cut into squares for sharing.

Greek spanakopita triangles with spinach, feta, and cream cheese wrapped in buttery phyllo dough. Crispy, flaky appetizers that freeze beautifully for make-ahead entertaining.

Greek-style red snapper bakes fillets under red onion, fresh tomatoes, oregano, lemon juice and crumbled feta. A foil-covered Mediterranean fish dinner that flakes apart in 30 minutes.

Greek-style macaroni pie (pastitsio) with feta cheese, cinnamon, oregano, mint, and tomatoes, topped with a creamy yogurt-egg-feta bechamel. A vegetarian baked pasta casserole cut into squares.

Green banana gratin with chicken broth, cheddar cheese and breadcrumb topping. Savory Caribbean-style baked banana casserole in 60 minutes.

Green bean and turkey casserole bakes leftover turkey, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar under a layer of mashed potatoes, finished with crispy fried onions. Holiday leftover one-dish dinner.

Crustless green bean pie with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and a Bisquick batter that forms its own crust as it bakes. A savory vegetable main dish.

Chiles rellenos stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, dipped in a cornmeal batter, and fried golden brown. The cornmeal coating adds a crispy crunch that traditional egg-only batters can't match.

Grilled eggplant provolone brushes eggplant halves with balsamic and oregano, chars them on the grill, then melts provolone on top and finishes with smoky grilled salsa. A simple, savory vegetarian plate.

Grilled pork tacos with tropical papaya and pineapple mixed into the filling, folded with Monterey Jack cheese, and baked until golden. Served with fresh papaya salsa for a sweet-savory taco night.

Meaty portobello caps soak up tangy marinade before grilling until tender, then get layered with roasted peppers and melted cheese on toasted rolls.

Grilled portobello mushrooms over angel hair: meaty grilled portobello caps sliced over fresh angel hair pasta in a quick garlic cream sauce. A vegetarian main in about 45 minutes.

Crab and artichoke flautas: crispy rolled flour tortillas stuffed with crab meat, artichoke hearts, Monterey Jack, and sour cream, pan-fried golden and served with roasted tomato sauce.

Grits fiesta pie with a cheesy grits crust filled with taco-seasoned ground beef, Monterey Jack, tomatoes, olives, and green pepper baked in a custard.

Layered ground beef casserole with noodles, cabbage, cottage cheese, sour cream, and melted cheddar. A hearty, Eastern European-inspired bake with creamy and meaty layers.