Cheese recipe collection

Tomato cheese soup made with oven-roasted tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, fresh herbs, and cream cheese stirred in for a velvety, rich finish.

Tomato cheese tart with provolone, Parmesan, fresh basil, and thick tomato slices baked in a blind-baked pastry shell. A savory Italian-style tart best with peak-season tomatoes.

Tomato rarebit with mature cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne on toast with sliced tomato, grilled until golden and bubbling. A 10-minute British classic.

Microwave tomato soup made from canned condensed tomato soup, finished with grated Parmesan. Ready in 8 minutes for a tureen or 3 minutes per mug, the easiest hot lunch in the recipe box.

Sun-dried tomato tapenade blends rehydrated tomatoes with black olives, capers, garlic, and lemon zest. A bright Provençal spread for bread, crackers, or grilled chicken.

Creamy tomatillo and green chile dip with melted cream cheese, fresh coriander, and heavy cream. A rich, tangy Mexican-style cheese dip ready in under 30 minutes.

Tomato, artichoke, and feta salad tosses marinated red onion and feta with canned artichoke hearts and ripe tomatoes in a red wine and herb vinaigrette. Classic Mediterranean summer side.

Tomato, basil, and mozzarella salad (insalata caprese) with thick-sliced ripe tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, fresh basil strips, and a drizzle of olive oil. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, Italian perfection.

Easy appetizer, and tastes very well too. Everyone loves it.

Tomato-cheese pie with a buttery breadcrumb crust, fresh sliced tomatoes, basil, green onions, and a Swiss cheese custard. A savory summer pie that works for brunch, lunch, or a light supper.

Sun-dried tomato stuffed peppers with rice, shallots, garlic, fresh basil, rosemary, and Parmesan. A quick vegetarian dinner baked in just 15 minutes.

Tomato-cheese calzones stuffed with melty mozzarella, tangy goat cheese, salami, and sundried tomatoes, folded into golden, individual pizza pockets. A gourmet twist on the classic calzone, baked until well-browned.

Tomato mozzarella and basil salad over fresh spinach with a lemon-olive oil dressing. A light caprese-style salad ready in 15 minutes, no cooking needed.

Microwave Parmesan tomatoes topped with butter, grated Parmesan, oregano, and parsley. A 5-minute side dish using just 5 ingredients and ripe summer tomatoes.

Caprese-style spinach salad: ripe tomato wedges and fresh mozzarella cubes tossed with a basil, lemon, and olive oil dressing, then arranged over a bed of baby spinach. Light, summery, and fast.

Loaded hot dogs topped with relish or chili sauce, diced green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded mozzarella. A fully dressed dog with crunch and cheese in 10 minutes.