Cheese

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Recipe Photo: Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Source of Recipe
cookscountry.com
Serves/Makes/Yields
4

You might not think you really need a recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich, but the technique and the ingredients you choose can make all the difference between a good sandwich and a great sandwich. We wanted to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Here’s what we discovered:

Queso

Recipe Photo: Queso
Source of Recipe
Whole Foods
Serves/Makes/Yields
Makes about 2 2/3 cups, enough for about 8

A thick, rich, delightfully gooey cheese dip or sauce. Try it over nachos, as a dip for vegetables or tortilla chips, or as a sauce for steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

 

Foolproof Thin-Crust Pizza

Recipe Photo: Foolproof Thin-Crust Pizza
Source of Recipe
Published January 1, 2011. From Cook's Illustrated
Serves/Makes/Yields
Makes two 13-inch pizzas

Kneading our pizza dough’s ingredients in the food processor was quicker and just as efficient as using a stand mixer. To keep our Thin-Crust Pizza recipe from puffing as it cooked and to infuse it with flavor, we let it proof in the refrigerator for up to three days. Finally, placing our pizza stone as close to the upper heating element as possible crisped our Thin-Crust Pizza and browned it.

Baked Shrimp with Feta and Orzo

Recipe Photo: Baked Shrimp with Feta and Orzo
Source of Recipe
The Boston Globe, December 29, 2010, By Katie Workman
Serves/Makes/Yields
6

Tangy feta cheese creates a melted blanket of flavor over shrimp in tomato sauce and orzo (rice-shaped pasta). It makes a hearty supper.

 

Italian Peasant Soup with Cabbage, Beans & Cheese

Recipe Photo: Italian Peasant Soup with Cabbage, Beans & Cheese
Source of Recipe
From EatingWell: Fall 2003, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
Serves/Makes/Yields
8 servings, 1 cup each

A well-stocked pantry is a good starting point for making a hearty homemade soup like this one. Just add some fresh vegetables, bread and cheese and you've got dinner (and tomorrow's lunch).

Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint

Recipe Photo: Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint
Source of Recipe
SELF | July 2009 Chef Jimmy Shaw Loteria Grill
Serves/Makes/Yields
4

Fiber-rich jicama is crunchy and refreshing; its texture is similar to an apple's. Sub chef Shaw's salad for classic Waldorf at your next picnic. No mayo means less fat, while chile powder and cheese add major flavor.

Spinach, Pesto, and Fontina Lasagna

Recipe Photo: Spinach, Pesto, and Fontina Lasagna
Source of Recipe
Bon Appétit | June 2010 by Jeanne Kelley
Serves/Makes/Yields
8 servings

Layers of homemade mixed herb pesto lend a fresh brightness to this vegetarian main.

Western Omelet with Cheese

Recipe Photo: Western Omelet with Cheese
Source of Recipe
www.ziploc.com
Serves/Makes/Yields
1

Ziploc® Zip’n Steam® Microwave Cooking Bags combine the taste and nutritional benefits of steam cooking with all the convenience of your microwave. 

 

Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps with Chocolate and Sea Salt

Recipe Photo: Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps with Chocolate and Sea Salt
Source of Recipe
Whole Foods
Serves/Makes/Yields
24 crisps

We asked our Whole Story blog readers to submit their best Parmigiano Reggiano recipes. Here's the winner, from Barbara E., who baked grated Parmigiano Reggiano with chopped almonds into round crisps and then dipped them in melted chocolate for an incredible sweet-savory combo made from just five ingredients. This innovative recipe can be served as an appetizer or dessert with a glass of red wine or prosecco.