10,000 cheese recipes

Austrian cheesecake made with sieved cottage cheese, whipped egg whites, golden raisins, and lemon zest on a shortbread crust. Lighter than New York style, with a soufflé-like crumb.

Salmon asparagus manicotti: pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta, poached salmon, and fresh asparagus, baked in cream of asparagus sauce. A comforting seafood pasta dinner.

Rich no-bake chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, semi-sweet chocolate cream cheese filling, and folded-in whipped cream for an airy texture. Set with gelatin, no oven needed.

Ripe avocado halves stuffed with a bold Roquefort cheese, olive oil, and parsley mixture, garnished with sliced olives on a bed of Boston lettuce. A 5-minute French-inspired appetizer.

Deep dish pizza with a no-yeast cottage cheese crust, seasoned tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Romano. A lighter, Weight Watchers-friendly pizza ready in 45 minutes.

Quick asparagus or spinach lasagne with ham, mozzarella, and a garlic-thyme white sauce, finished in the microwave. A versatile weeknight pasta bake ready in 35 minutes.

Low cal crab dip blended from reduced-fat cream cheese, light sour cream, sharp cheddar, fresh crab meat, and a kick of horseradish. The lighter take on a party staple, no oven required.

Crab and spinach quiche loaded with Swiss and Parmesan in a flaky crust, kissed with nutmeg. Makes two full pies, so there's plenty for brunch guests and leftovers.

Flaky crescent rolls stuffed with a cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and chicken filling with chopped olives, brushed with butter and Parmesan. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or finger-food dinner.

The best stuffed red snapper recipe that keeps the snapper super moist. Simply seasoning ensures this main dish fish remains the star of the show.

Creamy fettuccine tossed in a butter, sour cream, and heavy cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. A rich, 30-minute pasta dish with just 6 ingredients and one skillet.

Pork chops and cheesy potatoes layer sliced potatoes, onions, and cheddar with cream of mushroom soup, then crowns it all with browned pork chops. A nostalgic Sunday-supper casserole baked until fork-tender.

Light Pennsylvania Dutch cheesecake with low-fat cottage cheese and beaten egg whites for cloudlike texture. Sinks in the middle to cradle fresh berries or peaches.

Open-faced crab and melted cheddar sandwiches on English muffins with tomato sauce and sliced olives. Mix, chill, broil, and serve in minutes for a retro seafood lunch or quick appetizer.

Retro Jello salad layering apricot gelatin with cream cheese, pineapple, and Cool Whip for a make-ahead side that sets in stages.

Delicate phyllo pastries filled with chopped apples, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives, pinched into kiss shapes. These golden bundles bake in 20 minutes. Serve warm as appetizers.