Parmesan Sesame Crackers
These rustic-looking crackers are crispy, crunchy and topped with cheese and plenty of seeds. Perfect for parties, they’re missing only...
Lemon Parmesan Orzo
A splash of lemon and a shower of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most requested springtime...
Athenian Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Mozzarella and feta cheese make one delicious duo in this upscale grilled cheese that also features tender Athenian chicken and...
Braided Onion-Potato Loaf
Ever wonder why a bread recipe includes mashed potatoes? The potato's starchy quality absorbs liquid during the kneading stage, and...
Parmesan-Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
I think mashed potatoes are a little bland—so I came up with my own version, adding cheese, garlic and rosemary....
Slow-Cooker Meatballs
Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of these slow-cooked meatballs. They work as an appetizer and can step up as a...
Portobello & Basil Cheese Tortellini
With portobello mushrooms and satisfying cheese tortellini, this earthy, elegant dish is perfect for either a quick, casual dinner or...
Zucchini-Parmesan Bake
When my garden is overflowing with zucchini, I turn to this recipe as a tasty way to use it up....
Cheese-Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes
This is the first recipe I made when I initially became interested in cooking. No one can resist the creamy...
Cheese & Crab Brunch Bake
Who doesn't love an easy, cheesy seafood casserole that can be pulled together in 30 minutes, refrigerated overnight and baked...
Sweet Pea Pesto
I made a healthier spin on pea pesto by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going...
Creamed Spinach with Cream Cheese
Creamed spinach is an underrated side dish, and this recipe with garlic chive cream cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan has a...
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Dinner is served almost as soon as you finish reading this recipe with these Parmesan crusted pork chops, easy to...
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia
Even picky families will change their minds about eating fish with this toasty, cheesy Parmesan-coated entree. I serve it with...
Parmesan Butter
Basic butter is fine for everyday dining. But when I want to serve guests something a little nicer, I reach...
Olive Focaccia
When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe—including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers—the...
Herb Parmesan Loaf
Take frozen bread dough to a new level when you try this good-for-you recipe.
Parmesan Chicken Bites
For tailgates and after-game parties, we dip these crisp, tender chicken bites into marinara, ranch dressing or barbecue sauce. They're...
Cheese-Trio Artichoke & Spinach Dip
No appetizer spread is complete without one amazing dip, and this is it. Creamy, cheesy and chock-full of veggies, it...
Gruyere Mac and Cheese
Creamy with a crispy baked crust, Gruyere mac and cheese offers a rich, nutty flavor you can't quite get from...
Tender Garlic Cheese Breadsticks
Garlic breadsticks complement so many dishes. These tender ones pair well with Italian dishes, salads and soups. —Ann Volner, Maryville,...
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar pasta salad is like the Goldilocks of lunch ideas. It’s perfect when you’re too hungry for a salad,...
Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
For special occasions (like my husband’s birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine...
Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls
These low-fat hot rolls are flavored with garlic, dill and cheese—they’re yummy even without butter! Or stuff with your favorite...
Garden Vegetable Bake
With every spoonful of this vegetable bake, I drift back to a simpler time in my mom’s garden. We weren’t...
Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce
To make light and airy gnocchi, work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. You'll be pleased with...
Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese
I came up with the recipe for this creamy and comforting macaroni and cheese with a ranch-flavored twist. My husband...
Crunchy Italian Snack Mix
Every time my son visits, he asks me to make "the snack mix." It has become a requirement when we...
Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms
Juicy shrimp, caramelized vegetables and soft cheese make these shrimp-stuffed mushrooms the perfect party appetizer.