Chicken Caprese
If you can pan-fry a chicken breast, you can upgrade to chicken Caprese with ease. It’s a quick, flavorful weeknight...
Meat Lover’s Pizza Hot Dish
I make this hearty casserole for the men who help us out during harvesttime. Every year they say it’s the...
Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
A chocolate salad dressing? How else would you dress a salad on Valentine's Day? Don't let the unusual name and...
Sausage-Topped White Pizza
I love cooking, and I learned from Nana and Mom. Pizza is easily one of my favorite dishes to prepare....
Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
Our chicken Alfredo lasagna recipe doesn’t contain any ricotta cheese or red sauce. Instead, we swap in an easy homemade...
Manicotti
Ricotta-and-Parmesan-stuffed manicotti, baked in rich marinara sauce, makes a hearty and impressive vegetarian main dish. Smart shortcuts, like using store-bought...
Herbed Cheese Sticks
We love the breadsticks we get hot from the oven at our local pizza parlor. Now I can serve that...
Sunny Strawberry & Cantaloupe Salad
My little ones absolutely love this salad and ask me to make it all the time. Fruit and cheese taste...
Personal Margherita Pizzas
This family-friendly supper is simplicity at its finest. Golden-brown, melted fresh mozzarella and a sprinkling of fresh basil give these...
Cheese-Filled Garlic Rolls
To change up plain old dinner rolls, I added mozzarella. Now my family wants them at every gathering. I don't...
Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti
Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...
Smoked Mozzarella Chicken with Pasta
Take an ordinary chicken breast into wow territory with just a few extra ingredients. Use prosciutto instead of ham to...
White Lasagna
Who says lasagna has to be made with red sauce? This white lasagna recipe proves that rich and creamy is...
Sausage Bread Sandwiches
I make these sandwiches in my spare time and freeze them so they’re ready when needed, such as for tailgating...
Antipasto Cups
Turn salami slices into appetizer shells to fill with the veggies and cheese of your choice. —Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New...
Green Chile Burgers
Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chiles. —Taste of Home...
Cheese & Mushroom Skillet Pizza
This Italian skillet toss is an awesome way to use up extra spaghetti sauce at the end of the week....
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Casserole
Grilled cheese and tomato soup casserole piles three-cheese sandwiches into a baking dish with a bold tomato paste-based soup that...
Insalata Caprese
A classic Caprese salad has colors that resemble the Italian flag. For extra zing, I add a splash of balsamic...
Pizza Monkey Bread
If you love pizza, you’ll love pizza monkey bread. This kid-friendly recipe features layers of garlic-seasoned biscuits, marinara sauce, pepperoni,...
Cheese-Stuffed Shells
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...
Baked Lasagna in a Bun
My family loves the meat sauce and cheese tucked into bread for this baked lasagna. Add a crisp salad for...
Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks
I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite...
Cheddar Cheese Soup
This rich and creamy cheese soup is easy to make and bursting with flavor. It features a blend of cheddar...
Kid-Size Pizza
This is a recipe born out of desperation. One day I couldn't think of anything to serve the kids for...
Cheesy Spinach-stuffed Meat Loaf
For an extra special treat for supper, try this meatloaf. The combination of spinach and cheese makes it fancy enough...
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Spaghetti squash casserole is a hearty, low-carb comfort food. Loaded with cheese, vegetables and ground beef, this recipe packs in...
Vegetable Cheese Salad
Here's a satisfying salad that's garden-fresh. It stars three delicious cheeses and refreshing vegetables like crisp cucumber, bell peppers and...