Cheese and Anchovy Fritters
/These fabulous fritters are easy to make, although they require deep frying. Serve a little spicy tomato sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
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Clooney's Cheesy Dreamies
/Many women think George Clooney is the ultimate dreamboat, others think he can be a bit cheesy. So, in honour of George, here's a cheesy nibble that everyone will love. The key is to use challah (egg bread), as it has more taste and makes better sandwiches than many other breads.
Read MoreMini Mac and Cheese
/This is incredibly rich and cheesy. People can pick up their little gratins, sprinkle on the topping of their choice and savour the flavour combinations. Some of my family's favourite toppings include crumbled bacon, sautéed garlic breadcrumbs, chopped lobster meat, extra cheese, salsa and chopped Italian sausage. Basically, add whatever your imagination allows! I like small tubetti pasta, but any shape will work.
Cheesy Oatcakes
/When I tasted these oatcakes from a farm store on Scotland’s remote and beautiful Isle of Mull, I knew I had to try to make them myself. This is my remembrance of them. Isle of Mull cheddar is in a class of its own, but old Canadian cheddar is a good substitute.
Crostini of Fig and Truffled Cheese
/Few things are sexier than truffled cheese – it has a huge hit of flavour and an appealing muskiness. Look for a cheese that contains truffles rather than just truffle oil flavouring. I often make a little salad of mixed greens, dressed with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, to go with this as a plated first course. Otherwise, you can nibble on the crostini with a pre-dinner drink.
Dandelion and Goat Cheese Crostini
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The mushroom and tomato sauce upgrade the crostini from a nibble to an elegant first course. This sauce tastes good with pasta, too.
Read MoreIrresistible green salad with cheese hearts
/Toasted cheese sandwiches are a comforting favourite and this take, as a heart-shaped accompaniment to salad, makes a impressive first-course option. Plus, you can make it all ahead of time.
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Smoked-cheese biscuits
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For a smokier and stronger flavour, try replacing the cheddar used here with a Spanish smoked cheese. You can typically find it at specialty stores. If you have that neat gadget The Smoking Gun, you can smoke any cheese that you like. The biscuits keep well for a week.
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Savory cheese torta
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This stunning cheese pie is presented like a galette or country pie. You can make this free-form or in a baking dish. Although one is enough for eight people, I found I needed another one for seconds.
Read MoreGeorgian cheese bread
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Georgian cheese is hard to find, so I combined two cheeses to give an approximate flavour of the real thing. This dish quickly became a test-kitchen favourite.
Read MoreMarinated Feta Cheese
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This feta will keep up to two weeks refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.
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Speedy Garlic Cheese Bread
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The perfect bread to go with ribs or grilled chicken. Serve alone or butter lavishly for homemade garlic bread.
Cheese and Tomato Loaf
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My grandmother was born on St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. She loved a good loaf of bread, not so much the typical Irish soda bread but one made from heavier dough with lots of flavours added in.
Read MoreMarinated Feta Cheese
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This feta will keep up to two weeks refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.
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