Four-Cheese Baked Penne
This cheesy pasta dish is comforting, hearty, delicious and—surprise!—meatless. Filling whole grains, low-fat protein and a touch of heat make...
Shrimp Enchiladas
These wholesome shrimp enchiladas feature a delicious spinach-and-cheese filling.
Grilled Italian Potato Salad
Living in California, we grill year-round and tend to get tired of the same old thing. My family loves this...
Bacon Caprese Salad
In summer, I am always looking for ways to use the fresh basil and tomatoes that grow in my herb...
Grilled Italian Burgers
When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good...
Apple-Gouda Melts
Grilled cheese is a go-to meal in our family for an after-school snack, quick lunch, and even a fun treat...
Mozzarella Appetizer Tartlets
These little cups are so easy to make, but it looks like you spent a lot of time in the...
Caprese Skewers
Light, satisfying and healthful in one impossibly easy-to-make dish? Yes, please! Enjoy these Caprese skewers as an app, side dish—truly perfect...
Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Napoleons
Vegetarian or not, your guests will savor this meatless entree at your next summer soiree. —Joan Meyer, New York, New...
Pepperoni-Sausage Stuffed Pizza
For 30 years, friends have been telling me to open a pizzeria using this recipe. It even freezes well. —Elizabeth...
Potato Veggie Quesadillas
I am always looking for recipes that will encourage children to eat vegetables and this one has been a huge...
Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella
My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers...
Polenta Lasagna
Using polenta instead of pasta gives you an amazing twist on lasagna. We love the easy assembly. —Yevgeniya Farrer, Fremont,...
Eggplant & Zucchini Rollatini
Someone at the table is bound to praise your rollatini dish, then ask what the heck it is. Your simple...
Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches
To create a more “grown-up” grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a...
Lasagna Cups
These lasagna cups are the easiest way to turn cheese and red sauce into dinner. They're mini, crispy, cheesy and...
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...