Cheese Recipes

Grilled veal chops marinated 6-8 hours in balsamic vinegar, rosemary, shallots, and garlic, then finished with a balsamic reduction drizzle and basil oil. A restaurant-quality main course.

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.

Savory bread machine cheddar bread with sharp cheese throughout and a tender, golden crumb. Set it and forget it for fresh homemade bread with minimal effort.

Slow cooker spaghetti meat sauce with blended vegetables hidden in the base. Ground beef, canned tomatoes, carrots, and onions simmer 8-10 hours for a deep, rich, thick sauce.

Scallop and green bean terrine is a French mousse of pureed scallops and creme fraiche folded with blanched green beans, baked in a water bath and served with tomato coulis.

Layered spaghetti casserole with a ground beef meat sauce, ricotta and parsley layer, and melted mozzarella on top. A baked pasta dish thats like lasagna with spaghetti noodles.

Fiesta rice baked in two big pans with tomatoes, olives, green peppers, chili powder, and oregano, topped with melted cheddar. A hands-off crowd-sized side dish.

Chocolate caramel pecan cheesecake on a buttery graham crust, with a hidden layer of melted caramels and toasted pecans under a chocolate cream cheese filling.

Red snapper parmigiana marinates snapper fillets in white wine, garlic, and herbs, then gives them a savory parmesan-flour crust and a quick pan-fry. A light, low-fat fish dinner finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Reese's peanut butter cake stacks two peanut-butter-and-brown-sugar layers with a cream cheese peanut butter filling and a warm pour-over chocolate glaze. The candy bar in cake form.

Wine and cheese bread made in a bread machine with white wine, shredded cheddar, and applesauce. A savory loaf with subtle fruit sweetness and sharp cheese flavor.

Chocolate terrine with cream cheese, milk chocolate, and a hint of amaretto. No baking required. Just chill, slice, and serve this silky make-ahead dessert for 10.

Cheddar ham chowder loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn in a thick cheese sauce. A hearty one-pot soup that uses leftover ham and comes together fast.

Penne with sauteed mushrooms, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, and oregano topped with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. A bold Italian pasta dish ready in 25 minutes.

Italian Easter pie with layers of ricotta, mozzarella, smoked ham, spinach, sweet red peppers and fresh basil between two flaky pie crusts. A hearty holiday centerpiece served warm or room temperature.

Homemade Nuts and Bolts party mix with almonds, three cereals, pretzels, and cheese crackers baked in a Worcestershire-bacon dripping sauce. Makes 5 quarts for a crowd.