Cheese Recipes

Bean and pasta soup with kidney beans, elbow macaroni, spinach, and stewed tomatoes in vegetable broth. A one-pot Italian-style soup with Parmesan on top in 30 minutes.

German stuffed cabbage rolls (Gefullt Krautroladen) filled with brown rice, dill seed, marjoram, and paprika. Baked in a tomato-vermouth sauce and best made a day ahead for deeper flavor.

Seafood quiche squares are a party favorite: a flaky crescent-roll crust topped with shrimp, crab and two cheeses, baked in a custard and cut into bite-size squares. Easy, crowd-feeding finger food, served warm.

Classic risotto alla Milanese with saffron, Marsala wine, and prosciutto. Arborio rice stirred to a creamy finish with Parmesan and butter.

Crawfish enchiladas from Gabrielle's restaurant, rolled in corn tortillas with a creamy cheddar-chili sauce and melted Monterey Jack. Where Cajun crawfish meets Tex-Mex soul.

Baked macaroni and cheese with canned tomatoes, basil, mustard, and a crunchy cornflake topping. A simple, small-batch casserole for two with a bubbly, golden crust.

Tropical mango-pineapple-lime cheesecake on a gingersnap and macadamia nut crust with crystallized ginger, topped with fresh mango, kiwi, and pineapple slices.

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.

Overnight tuna casserole assembled the night before with rotini, canned tuna, cheddar, mixed vegetables, and cream of mushroom soup. Microwave or bake the next day for a no-stress dinner.

Easy crescent Danish rolls with sweet cream cheese filling, fruit jam centers, and a vanilla glaze drizzle. A bakery-style breakfast pastry shortcut using refrigerated crescent dough.

Martha Washington devil's food cake made with unsweetened chocolate and buttermilk for a deeply rich, moist two-layer chocolate cake. A classic from-scratch recipe with old-fashioned technique.

Ground beef and potato chowder with carrots, celery, and cheddar cheese soup for a creamy Midwestern comfort bowl. A hearty, simple chowder with pantry staples.

Veal chops Italienne: seared veal chops finished in a quick microwave tomato, oregano, and red wine sauce with a parmesan crust. Italian-style weeknight veal in under 30 minutes.

Creamy spinach and tangy feta baked in a flaky crust with eggs, cream, and a squeeze of lemon. This savory quiche works warm or at room temperature for brunch or dinner.

Whole wheat pasta with ricotta, walnuts, walnut oil, butter, and Parmesan in a creamy herb sauce. A quick vegetarian dinner with rich, nutty flavor ready in 35 minutes.

Make-ahead spaghetti and meatball casserole that assembles in 15 minutes with uncooked pasta. Refrigerate overnight, bake the next day, and enjoy bubbly, cheesy comfort food.