12 asiago recipes

It's hard to believe a handful of spinach with a few simple ingredients can turn into something very special. You might want to make a double batch.

This cheesy and creamy dip is great with pita bread/chips or crackers. Best served hot or warm.

Roasted cauliflower with Asiago and orange zest brings bright citrus and nutty melted cheese to high-heat-roasted florets. A fast, golden side that transforms a humble head of cauliflower.

A very tasty pasta dish in a rich and creamy sauce flavoured with Asiago cheese. Easy to upgrade from an appetizer to main dish with the addition of your favourite seafood.

The dressing is so garlicky without feeling spicy or overwhelmed, because the garlic has been cooked in the oil. The dressing works deliciously well with almost any your favorite salads.

Crispy, flaky phyllo dough layered with melted butter and Asiago cheese makes the crunchiest pizza crust you've ever tried, topped with thin-sliced green and golden zucchini and fresh herbs. A fun, kid-friendly twist on pizza night.

Served this with pasta or caesar salad, and you can use scallions too, anyway it is very tasty.

Layered baked frittata with Dungeness crab, charred red peppers, blanched spinach, and Asiago cheese, cooked in a water bath for a silky, custard-like texture. Elegant brunch or light dinner.

Porcini mushroom crostini with shiitake, cream, garlic, and Asiago cheese broiled on Italian toast. A rich, earthy Italian appetizer with deep mushroom flavor from dried and fresh fungi.

Artichoke, tomato, and three-cheese pizza with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and sharp Asiago over Roma tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts. The Italian-style white pizza with bright flavor.

Smoky mushroom tart with sauteed shiitake and button mushrooms layered over smoked mozzarella in a blind-baked butter pastry shell, topped with Asiago and walnuts.

Crispy phyllo Parmesan straws layered with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a hint of cayenne, baked golden in 10 minutes. A light, low-fat cocktail snack made with pantry staples.