Cheese/4 recipes

Delicious! And simple to make in a large batch for appetizers. As made in Thrace, the soft-dough may be spread into a sheet and cut in squares before baking, or each shaped individually into daintly "bastounakia" (little canes or sticks). The word "trifti" identifies the texture - crisp and crumbly in the mouth.

Zuppa di asparagi is a rustic Italian asparagus soup thickened the old way: beaten eggs and Parmigiano stirred into garlicky broth, then ladled over toasted Italian bread. Stracciatella technique meets spring vegetables.

A scrumptious dish made with jumbo pasta shells, savory ground beef, spinach and marinara sauce.

A show-stopping crescent roll ring stuffed with ham, Swiss cheese, broccoli, and mustard, baked golden brown and topped with Parmesan. Potluck gold that takes just 50 minutes.

Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both the vegetables and the crust. This easy grilled pizza is spread with basil pesto as the base, topped with grilled fresh summer vegetables and feta cheese, yum, yum!

Savory cornbread muffins loaded with cheddar, Parmesan, and properly boiled poke salat, an Arkansas Cornbread Festival recipe. A Southern wild-greens twist on cheesy cornbread.

Loaded potato and buffalo chicken casserole piles spicy roasted potatoes with hot-sauce-marinated chicken, then a loaded topping of cheese, bacon, and green onion. A bold, hearty bake that eats like buffalo wings and loaded fries in one dish.

Hot baked mushroom dip loaded with golden sauteed mushrooms, cream cheese, and pepper Jack. A make-ahead party dip that bakes up creamy and garlicky, ready for crackers or crusty bread.

Tired of bringing the same thing to every party or event? Break out of your rut with this delicious festive herring spread!

Traditional Danish spandauer pastries with a smooth pot cheese filling, cherry preserves, and a glossy corn syrup glaze. Authentic Scandinavian baking at home.

Crispy breaded sirloin stuffed with Danish ham and melty Svenbo cheese, pan-fried golden in butter. This Scandinavian-style beef cordon bleu is ready in under 30 minutes.

Mouth-watering chicken and savory dumplings cooked in the convenience of your crockpot.

Lemon poinsettia cookies decorate buttery lemon shortbread with cream cheese spread, sliced strawberries, and mint leaves arranged like holiday flowers.

Savory no-bake Danish blue cheese pie on a pumpernickel crumb crust, topped with fresh green grapes. A bold, tangy appetizer that doubles as an elegant cheese course.

Tuna cheese salad with cubed cheddar, sweet gherkins, celery, and light mayonnaise. A protein-packed cold salad served on crisp lettuce with colorful pepper strips.

One-skillet chicken cacciatore with cheese ravioli simmered in garlic-basil tomato sauce. A hearty Italian dinner on the table in under an hour with minimal cleanup.