From classic mature Cheddar to rich, salty blue cheese, cheese is at the hearty of so many classic meals. Try it melted on toast, mixed into salad or stirred into risotto with our tasty cheese recipes. Find even more meal inspiration with our family favourites.
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
Five ingredients: One big pot of creamy gnocchi for four. Like fresh pasta, gnocchi is ready to eat in minutes. Whilst its cooking, fry the bacon until crisp, add the spinach and, once wilted stir in the Crème de Saint Agur cheese and milk then combine.
Incredibly versatile and high in protein, cottage cheese is being used in inventive new ways. You might have seen it whipped into pancakes, pasta sauces and even used to make homemade wraps. Here it adds silkiness to chocolate mousse. Don't skip the oil and sea salt garnish, it really lifts the flavours!
This marinated mushroom burger, filled with cheese and smoked paprika mayo and served with sweet potato wedges, will please even the most hardened meat eater.
Use leftover butter chicken – a rich, creamy and mildly spiced curry – to make these cheesy pull-apart sliders. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick dinner is a top treat meal for a Friday night in.
This clever recipe uses frozen veg and tinned new potatoes to make a hearty yet full-of-flavour dinner. Top with feta and parsley, and serve alongside garlic bread for a delicious midweek meal.
Can you believe these homemade pizzas are ready in just 35 minutes? The pizza base has a not-so-secret ingredient – cauliflower – for a creamy texture. The sauce is made from lemon, parsley and cottage cheese, then topped with sweetcorn and feta for a deliciously different and healthier pizza. All the family will tuck in and you'll grab 2 of your 5-a-day in each serving too!
Looking for a healthy yet creamy salmon pasta recipe? This high-protein spaghetti dish is vibrant, light and zesty, perfect for warmer weather. You can happily swap broad beans for peas and the tinned salmon for tuna or mackerel, if you like!
A pide is a Turkish 'pizza' topped with meat, veggies and feta. Our quick and easy version is a great way to use up leftover burgers or sausages from your BBQ. This one is topped with spinach, but you can use whatever you've got in the fridge - try peppers or mushrooms!
This braaibroodjie is the ultimate cheese toastie. Inspired by South African cuisine, our sharing version is filled with tomatoes, onions and apple chutney then barbecued over hot coals until slightly charred and melty. It's great for a casual barbecue and kids will love all the cheese pulls!
This simple salad is packed with freshness, making it the perfect barbecue side dish. Grilling the courgettes adds smokiness, which pairs perfectly with salty feta and juicy tomatoes. Drizzle over a zingy mint and mustard dressing and revel in those sunshine flavours.
Full of fresh summer flavours, these simple fritters make an interesting appetizer or side. The cherry vine tomatoes give a burst of sweetness that balances well with the zesty lemon and tangy salad cheese. Serve with new potatoes and tzatziki for a filling lunch or dinner.
All the glorious flavours of summer in one amazing salad – sweet strawberries, refreshing cucumber, fragrant mint and sweet citrus. Add crisp watercress and creamy goat's cheese and you have your new go-to summer dish right there! Serve at parties, picnics or as a light lunch.
These Greek-inspired flatbreads are loaded with crispy halloumi and homemade tzatziki for a fresh and simple summer dinner. Top with pink pickled onions for zing and a drizzle of hot honey for a moreish sweet and spicy sauce.
These fun fajitas are made with delicious stir-fried juicy steak, peppers, and shallots. Simply stir-fry in a wok, then serve with warm tortilla wraps and cheddar, guacamole, sweetcorn, salsa and sour cream. What a treat!
Packed with rich Italian flavours, this oozy meatball orzo traybake recipe is the ultimate comfort food for chilly weather. Make ahead and freeze, or prep and cook in under an hour for a simple yet super-satisfying supper.
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
Salty, cheesy and a little bit spicy, you won't be able to get enough of these dough balls. This foolproof recipe uses sourdough pizza base mix for an easy bake. Stuff with 'nduja and mozzarella and whip up a balsamic pesto sauce for dipping - check out that cheese pull!
These crispy stuffed olives are seriously worth the hype. Make a garlic and cheese sauce to fill your olives, then coat in golden breadcumbs. We like to use an air-fryer to cook these to get them extra crispy.
For a true Friday night treat, this carbonara pizza recipe beats any takeaway and it's ready in half an hour! This indulgent dinner has it all – a creamy base, caramelised mushrooms, crispy bacon and plenty of melting mozzarella.
Everyone will love this easy yet impressive spaghetti dish that's creamy, zingy and packed with flavour. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's ideal for those busy weekdays when you need something quick and healthy.
A summer party just wouldn't be complete without a selection of delicious finger sandwiches. Taking just 10 minutes to make, these savoury snacks are packed with herby cream cheese, refreshing cucumber and punchy Marmite and will keep guests coming back.
With a thick biscuity base and an indulgent creamy filling, this deep-dish cheesecake is the ultimate summer crowdpleaser. The middle is swirled with blueberry compote for a gorgeous rippled effect. Top with whipped cream, lemon zest and extra blueberries and serve up for BBQ or dinner party.
This showstopping Pride cheesecake has an ombre effect from blueberry purée stirred through the filling and is topped with crystallised ginger and fresh blueberries. Bethany is an amateur baker and nutritionist and calls this her ‘ace cheesecake’ – the blueberries give the cheesecake a purple hue which is the same colour it represents for ace on the Pride flag.
These moreish cheesecake bars are a heavenly sweet and savoury mash-up, with juicy strawberries and a salty pretzel base and topping. There's no baking involved either, just prep the base and cheesecake filling then leave to chill in the fridge – you can make the strawberry compote ahead of time too. A perfect picnic or teatime treat!
We've taken the bold and fragrant flavours of a classic Greek salad and turned it into a filling meal with baked baby potatoes. We've swapped traditional feta for reduced-fat salad cheese that's baked whole with herbs, seeds and spice – the result is a lovely, healthy summery meal you can enjoy for lunch or later.
A meaty, spicy beef burrito is the perfect hearty dinner. Wrapped in tortillas and grilled with Cheddar cheese, these easy-to-prepare burritos have a rich beef & bean filling.
These little omelette bites make ideal baby weaning food, suitable from 7+ months stage*, but toddlers will love them too. Protein-rich with some hidden veg, these are great for a quick and tasty lunch or even a picnic. You can even air-fry them if you want or bake them in the oven.
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
We've give the viral feta traybake a seasonal twist for spring! Bake asparagus, courgettes and peas with creamy feta and gnocchi all in on tray. Top with a drizzle of hot honey on top if you like a bit of spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavourful dish is perfect for a speedy spring meal.
Give tinned salmon a new lease of life in this pasta bake, with frozen peas and leeks keeping this dish tasty and affordable
Kickstart al fresco dinners with this colourful lamb and couscous salad recipe packed with fresh Greek flavours and ready in just 15 minutes