Salty, umami, buttery, sharp, nutty. These are just some of the flavour profiles that cheese can enhance or bring to a dish. This year, National Cheese Day falls on June 4, making it the perfect excuse to try out one (or more) of these delicious recipes. Whether you’re looking to use mascarpone, goat cheese, feta, parmesan, halloumi, aged cheddar or even vegan mozzarella, we have you covered.
Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza
Add some Northwest flair to your dinner table with this crowd-pleasing vegetarian pizza. The sauce is a pesto made from pumpkin seeds, and is topped with two different cheeses一 goat and mozzarella.
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Classic French Onion Soup
Who doesn’t love a comforting bowl of french onion soup? With its rich caramelized base, toasty baguette and of course, lots of cheese. This recipe uses a delicious mix of emmenthal and gruyère.
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Ricotta Gnocchi With Tomato-Butter Sauce
This delicious pasta recipe comes courtesy of Saskatoon-based chef Dale MacKay. Tangy, fresh, with a silky smooth sauce, one bite and you’ll instantly understand why this dish is so popular.
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Grilled Halloumi Skewers With Cucumber
If you’re looking to try a new recipe on the grill this summer, look no further. This appetizer is perfectly balanced, from the crunchy cucumber to the salty halloumi cheese, with a vibrant zesty sauce.
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Beer Bread with Cheese
Simple yet satisfying, this recipe comes from Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer’s cookbook Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts: Wholesome Everyday Recipes Made With Love. With some simple substitutions, this recipe can easily be made vegan and gluten-free too.
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Strawberry, Tomato and Burrata Salad
This dish comes together quickly, but tastes so dynamic. The natural sweetness of the fruits pairs perfectly with the creamy burrata cheese, coming together to create a totally sophisticated summertime salad.
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Goat Cheese, Honey and Rosemary Filo Parcels
Shaped like little presents, this vegetarian starter is almost too good to eat. The filo dough shatters satisfyingly in your mouth, and explodes with creamy goat milk cheese, seasoned with crushed peppercorns and rosemary.
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Lamb Burgers With Feta
Inspired by lamb kofta kebabs, this Middle Eastern/Mediterranean-inspired burger is seasoned with cumin and coriander. Nestled inside the ciabatta buns alongside the juicy patty are grilled cherry tomatoes and a generous dollop of herby whipped feta sauce.
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Decadent and comforting, it’s clear why broccoli and cheddar are a tried-and-true winning combination. And to make this soup pack an extra flavourful punch, make sure you use aged cheddar instead.
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Pull-Apart Cheese Garlic Bread
This crowd-pleasing dish is perfectly paired with a piping hot bowl of soup, a creamy pot of pasta or just on its own, straight out of the oven. For even more hosting ease, prep the dough in advance and just pop them in the oven as your guests arrive.
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Baklava Cheesecake
Have someone to impress? Try this deceptively simple baklava cheesecake recipe, that includes mascarpone cheese. It is crunchy and nutty, yet also creamy and rich一 truly the best of both worlds.
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One-Pot Cheesy Chipotle Quinoa Bake
For a filling and flavourful main dish, try this quinoa bake with pinto beans, chipotle peppers and corn in a Mexican adobo sauce. It all comes together in a Dutch oven, topped with aged cheddar cheese and quick pickled red onions.
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Hannah Sunderani’s Vegan Grilled Cheese
Whether you’re looking for new vegan dishes to add to your established rotation or want an easy introduction to vegan cheeses for the first time, this is the recipe for you. Sandwiched between two slices of sourdough, this simple vegan mozzarella sandwich may just surprise you.
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Cacio e Pepe
This simple and classic pasta dish, which roughly translates to “cheese and pepper,” comes together with just three ingredients. The star, of course, being the cheese; traditional pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano, the choice of Marzapane’s Alba Esteve Ruiz.
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Halloumi Fries With Chili-Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Halloumi cheese is typically made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk, and through its production process, turns into a delicious squeaky cheese. This dish will be the perfect party snack for your next gathering.
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Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin
Rich and filling, this classic side dish is elevated with the inclusions of aged cheddar and parmesan. We recommend it be paired with a roasted meat dish like Easter lamb or Oven Roasted Ham with Maple Glaze.
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Caprese Quiche With Asiago
This recipe has been served at Mildred’s Temple Bar restaurant in Toronto for over 20 years. Easy, cheesy and highly customizable, it’s not hard to see why customers kept coming back for more.
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Baked Brie With Cranberries
While this dish conjures up memories of Christmas for many, we believe it’s too good to be limited to just one season. This baked brie is topped with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and pecans, all lathered in a warm and sticky maple syrup.
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Cheesy Gluten-Free Brazilian Pão de Queijo Buns
Soft and chewy (thanks to the tapioca starch), these Brazilian buns are so satisfying to eat. It’s also deliciously cheesy thanks to the parmesan and aged cheddar cheese in the dough.
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Cantaloupe, Feta and Fig Salad
Sweet and salty, this salad has it all. Juicy cantaloupe and figs are topped with slices of feta cheese and dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. Sometimes, simple really is best.
