Cheese recipes

Penne arrabbiata with a vodka cream sauce: tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, and vodka simmered with heavy cream and tossed with penne and Parmesan.

Cheesy broccoli cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet, with cottage cheese and cheddar for a moist, rich crumb and tender broccoli and onion throughout. A savory, veg-loaded twist on classic cornbread.

Minestrone pasta salad with kidney beans, chickpeas, carrots, bell pepper, and Parmesan tossed in Italian dressing. Served warm or cold in 25 minutes.

Flank steak slow cooks with peppers, onions, and Mexican spices in this set-it-and-forget-it fajita filling where the crockpot turns tough meat into shredded, tender strands ready to pile into warm tortillas.

Crispy phyllo triangles stuffed with seasoned ground chicken, rice, spinach, ricotta, black olives, and toasted pine nuts. Mediterranean flavors wrapped in shattering golden layers.

Peanut Butter Pie with Buttery Graham Cracker Crust recipe

Easy paella-inspired casserole layered with Cajun rice, diced turkey or chicken, shrimp, peas, and a four-cheese blend. A weeknight shortcut that skips the saffron and delivers the comfort.

Mediterranean stuffed meatballs hide blanched vegetables inside seasoned beef with Parmesan and nutmeg, breaded and deep-fried, served over spaghetti with ratatouille sauce.

Curry dip with Granny Smith apple, crushed pineapple, cashews, and blue cheese in a creamy mayo base. No-cook appetizer with sweet, tangy, and savory layers in every bite.

Flaky phyllo strudel stuffed with shrimp, white fish, mushrooms, and creamy ricotta. Inspired by Cape Cod's seafood tradition, this golden, buttery roll is an elegant main course.

Chicken breasts marinated in white wine, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, then roasted until crispy with a golden Parmesan crust. Served over spinach and rice for an Italian feast that feeds a crowd.

Baked ziti casserole loaded with ground beef, green beans, corn, chunky tomatoes, and melted sharp cheddar in a creamy mushroom soup base. Feeds six and comes together in about an hour.

Creamy chicken with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and celery baked under a flaky crescent roll crust topped with shredded cheese and slivered almonds. A crunchy, bubbly crowd-pleaser.

Sicilian meat roll stuffed with ham and shredded mozzarella, seasoned with oregano and garlic, then baked and topped with melted cheese. An Italian-American stuffed meatloaf for Sunday dinner.

Italian meatball subs stuffed with mozzarella centers, simmered in pizza sauce, piled into hollowed French rolls, and broiled melty. A gameday or weeknight crowd favorite.

Ground beef meat crust pizza pie with tomato paste, cheddar, parmesan, oregano, and optional pepperoni. The meat becomes the crust in this low-carb, protein-packed twist on pizza night.