From classic mature Cheddar to rich, salty blue cheese, cheese is at the hearty of so many classic meals. Try it melted on toast, mixed into salad or stirred into risotto with our tasty cheese recipes. Find even more meal inspiration with our family favourites.
This DIY bagel board is an easy idea for a laid-back brunch with friends
As comforting and delicious as it is easy to make, this creamy fish pie is the meal your dinner table has been waiting for. Dig through the bed of cloudy mashed potatoes on top to reach the creamy, garlicky seafood mix inside and you'll be in heaven in no time.
Kick off your Christmas feasting with these clever cheese bauble starters in three festive flavour combinations.
With colourful Mediterranean veg, roasted baby potatoes and crumbly Greek salad cheese, this easy chicken traybake recipe is perfect for midweek family dinners.
A quick and easy way to get in your pizza fix, this rosemary, olive and pesto pizza recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish. The homemade pizza base fares especially well under its coating of wafer-thin Parmesan slices and brackish green olives.
The base of this gorgeous cheesecake is made from fig rolls, and the jelly topping from citrus, cinnamon and dessert wine: desserts don't get more festive than this.
The warming hug-in-a-sip hot toddy was the inspiration behind these dessert canapé cakes made with honey, lemon and whisky.
Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, these lightly spiced gingerbread biscuits are the perfect Christmas baking activity. Top with spiced chai cream cheese frosting and decorate with colourful sprinkles.
Take your sprouts to the next level by roasting them in honey, chillies and walnuts for a sweet, spicy and earthy crunch. A crumble of tangy blue cheese on top and you've got an epic side dish for Christmas lunch.
This simple gnocchi traybake heroes seasonal root veg. Stir the gnocchi through a silky ricotta and roasted garlic sauce, then top with toasted hazelnuts and crispy sage for some crunch.
Take all the flavours of a tuna melt and but it in a burger! These speedy tuna patties are made with sweetcorn, mayo and lemon for a little zing, then back into buns with cheese and lettuce. We recommend serving with sweet potato fries (recipe below.)
Serve up this omelette with a handful of rocket leaves for a touch of freshness, this recipe is sure to become your go-to breakfast favourite.
A quiche with a potato crust? Don't knock it 'til you try it! Naturally gluten-free and showcasing fluffy and creamy Maris Pipers, the smashed potato crust feels both on-trend and comfortingly familiar. This makes a great lunch or centrepiece on a sharing table – everyone will want the recipe!
Simple, quick and tasty, this Med-style chicken tart has a lot going for it. For starters, it provides one of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre and protein. Secondly, it uses leftover chicken stew – see recipe below – so it's great if you like batch-cooking. Rustle this up for a deliciously different lunch or a fab family meal in just half an hour.
This no-oven combo of two classics is the perfect winter warmer
These smoked salmon and cream cheese canapés have a lovely kick thanks to the wasabi. They’re quick, simple and ideal for serving at a cocktail party
Who says cauliflower cheese is just a side? This veggie gratin with lentils and crispy sage and onion stuffing transforms this Christmas favourite into a hearty vegan main!
Traybakes are an easy way to make a tasty dinner with less stress. These veggie sausages are coated in a sticky honey-mustard glaze and baked with sweet apples and frozen butternut squash for a speedy shortcut.
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
Our festive eggs Benedict makes a delicious addition to Boxing Day brunch spread. Plus they're a great way to use up Christmas leftovers. Use whatever cheese you have in the fridge to make an easy hollandaise sauce and pour over gammon and toasted English muffins.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
Try a cheesy festive twist on meaty stuffed mushrooms for a great vegetarian Christmas Day starter that's ready in under 30 minutes and totally gluten-free
Set the scene for your Christmas lunch with this vibrant salad. Sweet red cabbage tastes heavenly matched with tangy blue cheese and roasted pecans in this festive starter.
A festive side that makes the brings plenty of flavour to the table
Make this veggie wellington ahead of time, then freeze it to enjoy on the big day. Packed full with festive flavours, this is the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for your Christmas dinner.
This is a savoury bake that will wow the crowd at your next street party
Take your guests senses to new heights with these creamy, smoky, crunchy, toasty delights.
This special fish supper takes salmon en croûte to the next level with an extra layer of king prawns and spinach in the filling
Your kids will never know that this creamy, basil-infused green sauce is made from 'hidden' courgette, peas and spinach. Sneaking veg into your family's dinner has never been so deliciously easy.
Kids will never know that this mac 'n' cheese is crammed with veg! The easy cheese sauce is made with 'hidden' cauliflower and sweetcorn, making it a deliciously simple (and clever) way to sneak extra veg into family mealtimes.
Bake a batch of vegetarian sausage rolls for a crowd-pleasing snack, whether at a Boxing Day buffet or a family picnic. With a creamy spinach and ricotta filling wrapped in crisp puff pastry, these easy bakes are sure to go down a treat.
This high-protein frittata is baked in a loaf tin so you can easily pack it for an on-the-go lunch or snack. Cottage cheese boosts the protein and olives and Parmesan add moreish, savoury flavours.