Cheese recipes

Cubed turkey and broccoli in savory gravy with marjoram, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes studded with pimento and baked until golden. A comforting shepherd's pie that puts leftover turkey to brilliant use.

Herbed cheesy popovers with cheddar, thyme, sage, and basil baked in a cold-start oven until puffed and golden. Light, hollow, and crispy with a savory cheese flavor throughout.

Classic Italian lasagna with homemade meat sauce from Italian sausage and ground beef, ricotta filling, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A from-scratch Sunday dinner.

California ricotta cake: devil's food cake layers brushed with orange liqueur, filled and frosted with sweet ricotta whipped with cream, orange zest, almonds, and chocolate chips.

Light chocolate mousse made with ricotta cheese and cocoa. A creamy, low-fat dessert that sets with gelatin and comes together in 30 minutes.

Shrimp pasta aglio e olio with garlic, dill, basil, and parsley tossed in a light butter sauce. Ready in 30 minutes start to finish. A quick weeknight Italian-style dinner for two.

Cinnamon-apple cheesecake with a shortbread crust, creamy filling, overlapping apple slices on top, and a warm orange marmalade glaze. A fall cheesecake that's more fruit tart than dense New York style.

Sauteed chicken breasts in a lemon cream sauce with dry vermouth, Parmesan, and chicken broth. A one-skillet dinner served over egg noodles in 30 minutes.

Sausage muffins combine cornbread batter with crumbled breakfast sausage and Parmesan cheese for a portable savory breakfast. Freezer-friendly and great on the go.

Classic cheesecake supreme with a cinnamon-walnut graham cracker crust and a creamy lemon-vanilla filling, plus four variations: low-fat berry marble, sour cream, chocolate, and chocolate swirl.

Diet pizza loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and fresh tomatoes topped with non-fat mozzarella on crushed tomato sauce. A veggie-heavy, lower-fat homemade pizza.

Microwave broccoli and mushroom scallop with sharp cheddar cheese sauce. A 30-minute one-dish side that cooks entirely in the microwave. No oven required.

Rotel chicken spaghetti with diced tomatoes and green chiles, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. A Southern potluck classic that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Loved the browned onions and mushrooms that really added tons of flavor, also enjoyed the tender-crunch and freshness from the asparagus. The toasted walnuts just added enough nutty touch and brought everything together.

Hearty German cabbage soup with bacon, potatoes, rutabaga, and carrots simmered low in chicken broth. Finished with grated Parmesan for a savory, warming bowl.

Apple cheddar muffins with oats, pecans, and a butter-dipped cinnamon-sugar apple slice pressed into each top. A savory-sweet breakfast muffin with sharp cheese in every bite.