Cheese

Fancy French toast! This recipe, with camembert, vanilla, figs and berries, is just right for a special breakfast.

This tasty dish is perfect for those following a Paleo diet or trying to watch their carbohydrate intake. We've swapped classic pasta for carrot pappardelle and tossed it with perfectly cooked pork, crumbly feta and fresh basil.

This sweet moist log made with hazelnut liqueur infused sponge, soft sweet apricots and crunchy nuts, is absolutely divine and perfect for a decadent weekend dessert.

Individual nacho bowls topped with avocado, melting cheese and sour cream make an excellent starter, share plate or meal in their own right.

Pull-apart cheesy scrolls are a hearty afternoon snack straight from the oven, or an ideal lunchbox addition.

These quick and tasty pastries will convert easily to a vegetarian dish by leaving out the bacon.

This cheesy chicken and vegie bake can be made in individual dishes or one big one. It's a budget family meal that is packed full of flavour and goodness.

Coffee lovers will enjoy making these creamy no-cook cheesecakes. They take no time at all and can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until needed.

This vegetarian version of traditional lasagne is so flavoursome that even the family carnivores won't notice it's meat-free.

Packed full of flavour, this Italian eggplant and ricotta pasta dish is easy-to-make and perfect for dinner with the family any night of the week.

Basil pesto is the perfect light sauce for pasta. In this recipe, silken tofu gives the sauce a wonderful creamy texture.

A traditional Indian dessert, Gulab jaman combines fluffy golden spiced milk balls with a sweet cardamon and rosewater syrup to create a moist and irresistible dish.

Whip up your own antipasto plate with two variations of marinated feta, plus delicious marinated mushrooms. These are the perfect combination of flavours to enjoy with a glass of wine and some crusty bread.

Serve these mini chicken pizzas with salad for a tasty lunch. They'd also make great party and picnic food

These savoury shortbreads are perfect for morning and afternoon tea, lunchboxes or as a snack. They can be served warm, stored in an airtight container or popped into the freezer for another day.

With chunks of chorizo this lasagne is creamy, cheesy and just a little bit spicy.

This vegetarian recipe is perfect finger food for your next party, barbecue or family gathering. If you have many mouths to feed, this will make enough for 10 or more people.

Pizza with a twist! Pile your base high with veges that are packed with nutrients.

My favourite nifty nibbles are just perfect for parties.

Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.

Soup’s on and this is so simple to make.

Toppings could include pickled peppers, gherkins, Swiss cheese or herby butter.

We can't get enough of these classic savoury nibbles! You might be safer making a double batch; these ones disappear quickly!

A perfect way to use up any left-over pasta, these are great to pack in lunchboxes or take on picnics.

Experience the best of both worlds with this divine dessert that will comfort your body and soul. The sweet, stick date pudding base is beautiful topped with a creamy cheesecake slice and a rich butterscotch sauce.

Toss together this flavoursome pasta dish in under ten minutes - packed full of nutrients and fresh, beautiful produce

Tender asparagus, salty prosciutto, crunchy garlic crumbs and rich blue cheese make this easy pasta dish a winner.

Create a delicious, nourishing one-pot meal in no time at all. Packed with melted cheese, tasty shaved ham and perfectly cooked eggs, these mini breakfast ramekins are wonderful for any day of the week.

Zucchini and parmesan are a wonderful flavour combination. This quick and creamy soup can be served by itself or accompanied by crusty bread.

Large flat mushrooms are a tasty and nutritious meal in themselves. Cooked with garlic and topped with cheese and this herby green sauce, they make for a colourful and flavoursome light lunch, a side or a dinner-party starter.

The humble Hawaiian pizza is a flavour combination loved all over the world. Delight your friends and family with a fluffy, golden pizza topped with crispy ham, sweet, juicy pineapple and oozy melted cheese.

Cream and cheese tossed in fettucine create a delicious pasta alfredo.

Tossed shards of parmesan with prosciutto and mushroom, drenched in cream. Pasta boscaiola is a legendary Italian pasta dish.

Golden crumbed pork fillets are stuffed with melted swiss cheese and crispy pancetta in this beautiful French style dish. Served here with a fragrant homemade tomato relish, you will delight your family and friends with this meal.

A dish worthy of being eaten breakfast, lunch or dinner; these delicious roast vegetable and pesto polenta stacks are beautiful served straight out of the oven with fresh baby spinach leaves.

We've mixed up your standard lasagne recipe and you'll be coming back for more! Deliciously cheesy, this chicken and agnolotti lasagne is the ultimate comfort food for your family.

This delicious summer salad is packed full of delicious, fresh ingredients. Even better, it can be on the table in under twenty minutes!

Experience a different take on the humble cheese toasty, with this classic Welsh bread dish that combines apple cider, fresh fruit and melted, oozy cheese.

Delicious pan-roasted tomatoes, crispy bacon and flavoursome artichokes are tossed through fettuccine with fresh basil to create this beautiful pasta dish.

Blue cheese and pear are a match made in heaven - pop them on some crispy bread and you have a speedy and elegant starter!

Good old-fashioned Aussie bacon and eggs get an international makeover in this recipe, served in tortillas with mozzarella and a dollop of tomato chutney.

Breakfast, lunch, brunch and even a light supper ... an omelette is a quick and easy meal.

These delicious cheese and corn stuffed potatoes are great served as a hot side dish when entertaining. Or, serve with a salad for a tasty vegetarian main meal.

These individual tortillas are packed full of brilliant flavours, and are delicious enjoyed as a starter or as a light meal. Topped with creamy, crumbly feta, salty, crispy chorizo sausage and beautifully fresh prawns, squeeze over some lime juice to create a dish that will delight all.

Top your thin crispy pizza bases with oozy, melted cheese, char-grilled eggplant and fresh basil leaves to create a brilliant gourmet dish in no time at all.

These big, meaty mushrooms topped with fetta make a delicious and protein-packed meal. Serve as a starter for a dinner party, finger food ... or treat yourself to a quick nutritious lunch.

This hearty Italian baked pasta dish is perfect for a hungry family on a cool Winter's evening. Or, make for two and enjoy the leftovers the following day. The combination of tomato, sausage and pasta is beautiful enjoyed fresh out of the oven, especially when topped with melted, oozy ricotta cheese.

Cooks can never have too many pasta recipes in their repertoire. This easy vegetarian dish gets some added nutrients with ricotta cheese and toasted pine nuts.

There are few things more enjoyable than a steak sandwich. This version has the lot ... meat, onion, egg, cheese and crunchy salad. The ciabatta bread gives the meal a touch of class but a dollop of sauce and a bowl of hot chips ensures it remains true to its roots.

So cheesy! Googly-eyed puffs and chewy, tasty scrolls go down a treat with adult guests too.

These tomtato, cheese and ham scrolls will go down a treat with the kids! Easy to assmeble, these make for a fun lunchbox idea or get the kids to help make them in the school holidays! Looking for other food ideas? Try these school holiday snack ideas, and find some lunchbox inspo for when they’re […]

Calzone originated in Naples, Italy, as a convenient form of pizza for those on the go.

Zucchini and feta are a delicious combination, your Mum will love these on Mother's Day! Warm savoury treats always go down well, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze.

Cut down the calories in your cooked breakfast.

This dish was designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

This meatless moussaka should be on the ‘to try’ list of everyone, not just vegetarians, because it really is sensational – rich, oily, creamy, filling, tasty and absolutely moreish.

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This is hardly a pie – it’s really a stew with a crusty scone topping – but it does the job of a good meat pie; that is, it fills you up with warming inexpensive food.

Light, golden and crispy, these fluffy lemon and ricotta fritters are beautiful served with a fresh berry dipping sauce for a simple sweet treat.

Perfect served as a light meal or as a tasty side dish, fresh vegetables are tossed with a zesty dijon dressing and topped with cripsy bacon and crumbled feta.

Nachos

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

Use regular red tomatoes if you can’t find orange – just make sure they’re ripe and tasty. Note

Makes 12 Note

Soak kitchen string in water for 20 minutes before using so it doesn’t burn on the barbecue. Note

Lentils make a hearty addition to this French favourite.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

This dish is sure to create a buzz when you serve it up; dried figs with sizzled haloumi and salad. It packs more punch than your average mid-week salad or vegetable dish.

This French onion soup with gruyère croutons is a favourite at our place. It’s is easy to make and full of flavour.

For a balanced but delicious midweek dinner that is sure to satisfy the fussiest members of the family serve this creamy and cheesy pasta bake with a freshly tossed green salad.

500g frozen spinach, thawed and drained, can be used in place of fresh. Be sure to press out all liquid. Note

Orange Variation: Use orange juice instead of water or lemon juice in pastry base and finely grated rind of 1 orange in filling. Bake with orange slices on top or decorate with candied orange slices after cake has cooled. If preferred, prepare pastry in a food processor. Rest for at least 1 hour. Note

Mocha Cheesecake can be made in a baking paper-lined, 23cm springform pan. Note

Cheese and walnut shortbreads

Kid-friendly tip: omit the spices and replace them with garlic. Note

If desired, toss through freshly torn parsley or basil. Note