Cheese Recipes | Oldways

Looking to incorporate your favorite cheeses into delicious meals? Find recipe inspiration below!

Whole Grain Pasta with Cheese

Einkorn Mac and Cheese	Mac & Cheese is a classic, an old favorite prepared in diﬀerent ways in many European countries for centuries. It’s pretty simple to make and the nice, nutty whole grain ﬂavor is perfect – and very satisfying – with the creamy sauce. Now that’s comforting!
Whole Grain Rotini with Cauliﬂower and Pecorino Cheese	Sautéed cauliﬂower adds a delicious sweet ﬂavor and creamy texture to this whole grain pasta dish. Seasoned with fresh mint, red chili pepper ﬂakes, and Pecorino Toscano cheese, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Pasta Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Carmelized Red Onion and Goat Cheese	This summer pasta salad recipe, like many Italian recipes, is easy to make and relies on quality ingredients. Caramelized onion and roasted asparagus add a rich, nutty ﬂavor, and fresh goat cheese lightens it up. Leftovers make a great lunch for work or school.
Spinach Lasagna with Walnut Pesto	This easy, colorful lasagna uses the rich taste of spinach and walnut pesto to deliver fresh, light ﬂavor.
Whole Grain Rotini with Zucchini and Parmigiano Cheese	Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner option? This classic pasta dish is just that.

Soups with Cheese

Pasta and White Bean Soup	Save the rind from a wedge of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and use it to ﬂavor your next batch of soup. Making the olive crostini is an extra step, but it’s well worth the eﬀort.
Pasta E Fagioli	This traditional Italian soup is very hearty and satisfying, loaded with pasta, beans, and vegetables. Use any vegetables you like, or try red beans instead of white. Small pasta shapes such as ditalini or macaroni work well.
Springtime Soup	This clever soup uses the asparagus spears for full ﬂavor and saves the pretty tips for a salad or garnish. The lemon, spinach and asparagus announce “Spring is here!” Serve this beautiful jade soup for dinner with crusty French bread.
Radicchio Soup	Like most Italian dishes, this soup is simple to make and relies on a few quality ingredients for a great taste. The rich, slightly sweet ﬂavor of Parmigiano-Reggiano pairs perfectly with radicchio, a bitter, leafy, Italian chicory.
Chicken Tortilla Soup	Historically, the tortillas are cut into strips and then fried. In this version, the ﬁnished soup is instead topped with an optional handful of whole grain tortilla chips, to mimic that traditional crunch and starchiness. The corn and pinto beans are an American Southwest twist we added, and the additional calories and ﬁber from these ingredients make this dish more of an entrée, rather than an appetizer.

Appetizers

Chicken, Feta Cheese, and Olives Salad	A very easy, yet delicious recipe with simple Greek ingredients we use every day, such as olives, feta cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A delightful chicken recipe that will leave you wanting more!
Barley-Stuﬀed Bells	Barley goes Italian with these bell peppers stuﬀed with ground turkey (or beef), barley and your favorite spaghetti sauce.
Manhattan Millet Cakes	Serve these cakes hot, on a bed of mixed greens, topped with mustard, guacamole, and/or edamame hummus.
Fresh Tomato Basil Tart	This tart is the perfect way to celebrate the ﬁrst tomatoes of summer! It’s a wonderful meatless dish that highlights fresh garden or farmer’s market ingredients. Try it as an appetizer or main dish. You can top the ﬁnished dish with additional basil for a pretty presentation.
Street Corn Succotash with Brussels Sprouts	Succotash is a summery corn and bean dish dating back to Native American cuisine. It is easy to recreate these ﬂavors in the depths of winter when canned or frozen corn and beans are in your pantry. Salty cheese, corn, spices, and lime juice add a Mexican inspired street corn twist, while the brussels sprouts are a seasonal pick that adds additional heartiness. If you have sliced scallions or fresh herbs on hand, feel free to add a handful at the end

Unique Ideas

Whole Wheat Cheddar Scones with Zucchini and Herbs	Hearty whole wheat ﬂour anchors these scones, but if you’re looking to experiment with a new ingredient, we also highly recommend whole grain spelt ﬂour. Look for a grass fed Cheddar.
Lemon Cake with Extra Virgin Olive Oil	This cake is packed with citrus: the zest and juice of two lemons go into the batter, extra lemon zest is used to make the frosting, and glazed lemon slices are an optional, impressive garnish on top. That’s three lemons total! The recipe calls for extra virgin olive oil in place of butter, adding another Mediterranean ﬂavor to the mix.
Parmesan Herbed Walnuts	This is a simple recipe for savory, seasoned walnuts that are delicious as a quick snack, or a welcome change from croutons when tossed on a green salad.
Caprese Egg Muﬃns	This recipe turns the ﬂavors of an Italian Caprese salad—tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil—into a delicious breakfast. Make these egg muﬃns in advance for an easy and portable breakfast throughout the week.
Oat and Amaranth-Crusted Ham and Cheese Quiche	This unusual cracker-like, protein-rich crust oﬀers the pleasing sweetness of oats, and amaranth’s hint of corn.